Jetour’s JMK Traveller hardcore off-road SUV was declared on the latest catalog of the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The new car is based on the current Traveller and is expected to launch on January 28 with delivery starting in April. It is worth mentioning that the JMK Traveller may be renamed to “银龙之翼” (yín lóng zhī yì), which direct translates to “Silver Dragon Wings”, in the future.
In terms of appearance, the JMK Traveller looks more hardcore with a raised engine hood, a new grille and front bumper design, roof luggage racks, and all-terrain tires, which have a stronger grip on non-paved roads. The Jetour JMK Traveller has an approach angle of 24°, a departure angle of 28°, and a curb weight of 1934 kg, measuring 4782/2036/1960 mm, with a 2800 mm wheelbase. For reference, the current Jetour Traveller on sale measures 4785/2006/1880 mm, with the same wheelbase.
At the rear, the iconic external box design is not absent, coupled with longitudinal translucent taillights and high-mounted brake lights. Power will come from a 2.0T engine model SQRF4J20 produced by Chery with a maximum power of 187 kW, mated to a 7-speed DCT and an XWD fully automatic intelligent four-wheel drive system. The four-wheel drive mode can be automatically switched according to road conditions and can realize automatic rear-wheel torque distribution.
Other features include a sunroof, engine hood decoration, tire printing, side lettering, side steps, and luggage rack cover, etc.
Jetour Traveller
In December 2023, 13,224 units of the Jetour Traveller were sold, a month-on-month increase of 22%. Since its launch on September 26, 2023, Jetour Traveller’s cumulative sales have reached 33,312 units, making it the fastest off-road vehicle to reach the 10,000 and 20,000 sales milestones in China.
Jetour Traveller is positioned as a compact SUV and has launched a total of seven models with a price range of 139,900 – 184,900 yuan (19,400 – 25,700 USD). The car is also equipped with the XWD fully automatic intelligent four-wheel drive system and can switch between 2WD/4WD in 0.1 seconds under different road conditions, including sand, mud, and snow, according to the carmaker. Furthermore, its body has an approach angle of 28°, a departure angle of 30°, a minimum ground clearance of 220 mm, and a wading depth of 700 mm.
Source: Chinese MIIT
