Jetour T2 (Traveller) Review
2023-2026
The Jetour T2 (also known globally as the Jetour Traveller) is one of the most talked-about new entrants in the Kenyan automotive market. Featuring an aggressive, boxy off-road silhouette reminiscent of the Land Rover Defender and Ford Bronco, the T2 combines a 2.0T TGDI engine (254 hp / 390 Nm), BorgWarner sixth-generation XWD intelligent 4WD system, 220 mm of ground clearance, and a high-tech cabin with a 15.6-inch infotainment screen. It offers genuine rough-road capability and executive road presence at a fraction of European 4x4 import prices.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Striking boxy 4x4 design: Immense road presence matching luxury European off-roaders at a third of the cost.
- Sub-2,500 cc tax advantage: 2.0L TGDI engine qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket, saving millions in import duty.
- Capability & ground clearance: 220 mm clearance, 28° approach and 30° departure angles, 700 mm wading depth, and electronic rear diff lock.
- Tech-packed interior: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, 15.6-inch central touchscreen, 540° panoramic camera with transparent chassis view, and Sony 12-speaker audio.
What’s not so good
- Unproven long-term local parts network: Spare parts infrastructure in Kenya is still growing compared to established Japanese brands.
- Moderate city fuel consumption: The 2.0T turbo engine and heavy 1.8-ton boxy body consume around 9.0 km/L in stop-and-go Nairobi traffic.
- Firm off-road suspension tuning: Monocoque body construction delivers great highway stability but firmer ride over deep corrugated murram tracks.
Most popular: Jetour T2 2.0T XWD 4WD
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At a glance
- Model
- Jetour T2 (Traveller)
- Production years
- 2023–2026
- Body type
- 5-Door Boxy Off-Road SUV
- Seating capacity
- 5 seats
- Fuel types
- Petrol (TGDI Turbo)
- Engine sizes
- 1,998 cc (2.0T) / 1,498 cc (1.5T)
- Transmission
- 7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- BorgWarner XWD Intelligent 4WD / FWD
- Ground clearance
- 220 mm
- Source market
- China / UAE / Local Showrooms
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 11.2 km/L. Tank: 70 L (about 784 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 2,522 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,681 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 20,264
- Full tank (70 L)
- KES 15,887
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
Comfort / Luxury / Flagship 4WD
- Setup
2.0L TGDI turbo petrol (254 hp / 390 Nm), 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, BorgWarner XWD with electronic rear differential lock, achieving 11.2 km/L combined.
- Why it gets shipped
The definitive trim choice for Kenya, providing real 4WD capability, high ground clearance, and full off-road driving modes (Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Rock, X-Mode).
- Local consideration
Uses 95 RON premium unleaded fuel to keep the high-compression TGDI turbo clean.
Package tiers
Jetour T2 trims offer luxury, off-road equipment, and high-tech driver aids.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | Entry 4WD | 19-inch alloys, synthetic leather seats, 15.6-inch touchscreen, 360° camera, panoramic sunroof |
| Luxury | Executive | 20-inch alloys, ventilated front seats, Sony 12-speaker audio, Level 2 ADAS driver assistance, ambient lighting |
| Flagship | Off-Road Peak | Electric side steps, roof rack ladder, rear tailgate spare wheel box, electronic diff lock, 540° transparent chassis camera |
About the Jetour T2 (Traveller)
As a brand-new model introduced globally in 2023, the Jetour T2 sits well inside Kenya's 8-year age restriction window. Both brand-new showroom units and young pre-owned imports from China/UAE are arriving through Mombasa port and Nairobi showrooms.
From a customs tax perspective, the 2.0L TGDI turbo petrol engine (1,998 cc) sits strictly below Kenya's 2,500 cc threshold. This qualifies the Jetour T2 for Kenya's standard 25% excise duty tax bracket, keeping customs duties significantly lower than 3.0L or 4.0L traditional 4x4s like the Land Cruiser Prado or Land Cruiser 300.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
