The Jetour X70 Plus has launched in South Africa as one of the Chinese brand’s first models, alongside the Dashing. Here’s how much this 7-seater crossover costs…
Chinese marque Jetour has launched in South Africa, owned by the Chery Group but describing itself as an “independent brand”. We’ve already brought you local pricing for the Dashing and now we’re taking a look at exactly how much the Jetour X70 Plus costs.
The X70 Plus line-up – not to be confused with Proton’s X70 range – comprises a pair of derivatives at launch, each powered by the same turbocharged 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine employed by the 5-seater Dashing.
As it does in that model, the petrol mill in the 3-row X70 Plus delivers 115 kW and 230 Nm to the front axle via a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission as standard, while the claimed combined fuel economy comes in at 7.8 L/100 km. The Jetour X70 Plus 1.5T Momentum starts at R454 900, with the Jetour X70 Plus 1.5T Deluxe priced from R484 900.
The X70 Plus measures 4 724 mm from nose to tail and has a wheelbase of 2 720 mm. For reference, that makes it a mere 4 mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, with an extra 10 mm between its axles. Interestingly, the version of the X70 Plus offered in South Africa looks a little different from the vehicle listed on the brand’s global website. The SA-spec model appears to share styling with the “X70 Pro” offered in China, complete with a more intricate grille design and a more aggressive body kit.
The Momentum trim level includes features such as 19-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, rear parking sensors, a reverse-view camera, faux-leather upholstery, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless smartphone charging, automatic LED headlamps, an electrically operated tailgate, electric adjustment for the driver’s seat and ambient interior lighting.
Meanwhile, the Deluxe specification adds items such as a 360-degree camera parking system, a panoramic glass sunroof, electric adjustment for the front passenger seat, rain-sensing wipers and extra speakers (for a total of 6). While the Momentum grade ships standard with 4 airbags, the Deluxe adds side-curtain airbags to take the total to 6.
Standard safety features across the 2-derivative range include ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, traction control, hill-hold control, hill-descent control, ISOfix child-seat anchors and tyre-pressuring monitoring. Deluxe adds driver-assistance features such as blind-spot detection, lane-change assist and rear cross traffic alert.
The X70 Plus comes with a 5-year/150 000 km vehicle warranty, a 10-year/1-million km engine and a 5-year/60 000 km service plan. Jetour South Africa says it has already set up 40 dealerships across the country and started building up stock of spare parts at its Johannesburg headquarters.
How much does the Jetour X70 Plus cost in SA?
Jetour X70 Plus 1.5T Momentum – R454 900
Jetour X70 Plus 1.5T Deluxe – R484 900
The X70 Plus ships standard with a 5-year/150 000 km warranty (along with a 10-year/1-million km warranty specific to the engine and likely linked to the original owner) and a 5-year/60 000 km service plan.
*This article was originally published on 17 September 2024 as a pricing scoop and has since been updated with specification details and fresh images.
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