JSW Motors Limited is set to launch its first car in India by Diwali this year. This will be an SUV based on the global-spec JSW Jetour T2 i-DM. The SUV will be sold as a premium offering by the standalone JSW brand, as opposed to other models like the MG Hector and the MG Windsor that are currently sold under the JSW-MG partnership.
The international-spec plug-in hybrid T2 i-DM SUV is built on a monocoque chassis while sporting a boxy design, which gives it a rugged appeal. The T2 i-DM features both 5-seater and 7-seater layouts, based on the variants and trims. The globally sold plug-in hybrid version of the T2 i-DM is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 156.3PS at 5,200rpm and 220Nm at 2,500rpm while the two electric motors together produce 224.3PS and 390Nm.
JSW said that they will only be launching the plug-in hybrid version of the SUV, while key features like drivetrain and trims remain undisclosed as of yet. Following the SUV, a second launch is confirmed for 2027, but mystery continues to shroud this newcomer as well, since no specific details have been confirmed.
The India-spec T2 i-DM is expected to be priced between ₹15 lakh and ₹30 lakh, opening up its competition quite broadly to popular SUVs in the market. Depending on the drivetrain (FWD/4WD), it will rival the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Tata Harrier, Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV 7XO, Jeep Compass, Jeep Meridian, Volkswagen Tiguan, and the Skoda Kodiaq.
In a segment this crowded and competitive, the India-spec T2 i-DM’s price and capability will ultimately decide if it’s here to stay, or here to sway.
