Jetour G700 Confirmed for Malaysia: The 904 PS "Sailing" Off-Roader Ready to Challenge Land Cruiser & Defender

In Malaysia, the rugged off-road SUV segment has long been dominated by the Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover Defender. Now, a formidable new contender is on its way.

Jetour, Chery's premium off-road brand, has officially confirmed that its flagship model — the Jetour G700 — is heading to Malaysia.

What makes this SUV truly shocking is not just its massive 904 PS output, but its groundbreaking "Water Propulsion System" that allows it to literally sail through deep water.

Rugged Aesthetics: A Modern Tribute to Classics

The Jetour G700 adopts the "GAIA" design language. It features sharp, boxy proportions, a towering front fascia, and an externally mounted spare tyre — clearly taking aim at the Land Cruiser 300 and Defender. However, it adds a futuristic edge with full-width LED light bars and a high-tech industrial off-road kit.

Dimensions: 5,198 mm (L) × 2,050 mm (W) × 1,956 mm (H), with a 2,870 mm wheelbase — a true automotive beast.

Core Technology: Beyond Wading, Into Sailing

The most talked-about feature is the innovative "Water Propulsion System":

• Standard Model: Offers a factory wading depth of 900–970 mm.
• Ark Edition: Equipped with exclusive CEM-O Amphibious Technology. When deep water causes the wheels to lose traction or begin floating, power is redirected from the wheels to a dedicated electric water thruster. Combined with an IP68-rated 800V system and gyroscope stabilization, the G700 can actually navigate and steer on water like a boat.

For Malaysia's frequent flash floods, this capability is extremely relevant — and undeniably hype-worthy.

Performance Beast

Despite its bulky appearance, the G700 delivers supercar-level performance:

• Powertrain: 2.0T turbocharged engine + dual electric motors (PHEV)
• Combined Output: 665 kW (904 PS) / 1,135 Nm
• 0–100 km/h: Just 4.6 seconds
• Chassis: Ladder-frame construction with triple differential locks (front, centre, rear), Tank Turn, and Crawl Control

Luxury Interior: A Mobile 5-Star Fortress

Inside, the G700 is anything but utilitarian. It offers true luxury:

• Massive triple-screen setup: 35.4-inch wrap-around display, 15.6-inch central infotainment, and 17.3-inch rear entertainment screen
• Premium Nappa leather upholstery
• 18-speaker Lexicon audio system
• "Queen" co-driver seat and rear seats with 145-degree recline, massage, ventilation, and heating

Market Outlook

The Jetour G700 is poised to disrupt the RM300k–RM500k rugged luxury SUV segment. While it lacks the long-term resale reputation of the Land Cruiser or the British heritage of the Defender, it counters with extreme tech, blistering performance, and unique amphibious capability.

With an electric range of approximately 100 km and 6.6 kW V2L power export for camping, it is perfectly suited for the modern overlanding lifestyle.

Summary

The Jetour G700 is not just another Chinese SUV — it represents a new pinnacle for new energy off-road vehicles.

If priced competitively in Malaysia, would you consider trading tradition for this high-tech "sailing" beast?

(Note: Specifications are based on the China-market model. Local Malaysian specifications and pricing will be confirmed upon official launch.)