The Jetour Shanhai T1 is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV under Chery's Jetour Shanhai new energy vehicle (NEV) series, pitched as a "road-trip off-road SUV". First launched in December 2024, the facelifted model was introduced in May 2025 and is sold exclusively in Mainland China, with no export variants available. The 2025 lineup spans 5 variants priced between RM134,900 and RM179,900, offering both 2WD and AWD configurations across several CLTC pure-electric range options, including 100 km, 150 km, and 226 km. The original 2024 model retailed between RM154,800 and RM174,800, with the 2025 facelift delivering more kit at a lower price point. Dimensions stand at 4,706 mm long, 1,967 mm wide, and 1,845 mm tall, riding on a 2,810 mm wheelbase with a five-seater cabin; folding the rear seats flat yields a flush cargo bed of nearly 2 metres. Touting dual-purpose "city-and-trail" versatility, the Shanhai T1 clinched a Red Dot Design Award, making it the first Chinese car model invited for exhibition at the Red Dot Design Museum in Germany.
The Shanhai T1 wears a boxy, rugged exterior styling. Up front, a wide black grille seamlessly integrates into the headlight assemblies, housing four-leaf clover matrix LED headlamps with a high-beam throw exceeding 185 metres. A full-width horizon dynamic light strip puts on a welcome light show upon unlocking, blending high-tech flair with instant road presence. The crossover-style black front bumper, combined with flared wheel arches and black scratch-resistant body cladding, amplifies its go-anywhere stance. Roof rails and side steps come standard across the range, while rear privacy glass adds a discreet touch. Round the back, the styling is clean and neat without an external tailgate-mounted spare tyre, making tight city parking and boot access much more practical. Body paint options include Gilded Sand Gold, Verdant Mountain Green, among others.
Inside, the cabin takes on an "Interstellar Cockpit" wraparound architecture, anchored by a clean, layered horizontal dashboard. A 10.25-inch full digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch floating central touchscreen infotainment display come standard across the range, forming an integrated dual-screen setup. The seats feature 10-layer Cloud-Comfort construction upholstered in soft-touch cloud-skin fabric, with seat ventilation and heating standard for both front occupants, alongside an ottoman leg rest for the front passenger. The cabin boasts 45 storage cubbies, a 45-litre underfloor storage compartment in the boot, and an expansive 2-metre-deep flat load floor when the rear bench is folded flat.
The 2025 Jetour Shanhai T1 is powered across the range by the Kunpeng Super Hybrid C-DM system, pairing a 1.5TD dedicated hybrid engine with electric motors. The petrol mill churns out 115 kW (156 PS) and 220 Nm of torque, claiming a peak thermal efficiency of 44.5%. It is paired with a 1DHT dedicated hybrid transmission, allowing pure electric driving at speeds below 70 km/h.
Drivetrain options come in both 2WD and AWD flavours. The 2WD variant pairs the 1.5T engine with a single front motor for a combined system output of 360 PS, delivering smooth and efficient daily driving. The AWD model adopts a tri-motor P1+P3+P4 setup—where P1 acts as the generator, P3 powers the front axle, and P4 drives the rear. Crucially, it retains full-time AWD even when the battery is depleted, churning out a potent combined 440 PS to 597 PS (depending on spec) and a monstrous 840 Nm of torque. This translates to brisk 0–100 km/h acceleration, offering muscle comparable to a traditional 4.0T V8 powerplant.
Energy is supplied by a CATL-sourced 43.2 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, delivering a class-leading CLTC pure electric range of 226 km in the sub-RM200,000 hybrid SUV category. Total combined range on a full tank and full charge short of nothing surpasses 1,500 km, while depleted-battery fuel consumption drops to just 5.89 L/100 km (WLTC cycle), running on RON 92 petrol. When plugged in, a 30% to 80% DC fast charge takes roughly 30 to 37 minutes. The entire range comes standard with 2.2 kW internal and 6.6 kW external Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) power supply capabilities, catering to outdoor camping, car fridges, and emergency power needs.
Underneath, the Shanhai T1 rides on front MacPherson struts and a rear 4-link independent suspension setup. The chassis is tuned primarily for comfort, soaking up tarmac imperfections and negotiating speed humps without harshness. Available in front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the SUV gets rollover mitigation, Hill Descent Control (HDC), and a transparent chassis underbody view as standard. Off-road credentials include a 28° approach angle, a 29° departure angle, 200 mm of ground clearance, and a 600 mm maximum water wading depth—closely matching dedicated 4x4s.
The AWD model features the XWD fully automatic intelligent all-wheel-drive system with a "7+X" one-touch off-road drive mode selector. The system can read terrain conditions within 0.01 to 0.15 seconds, automatically switching between 7 terrain presets—including Sand, Mud, Rock, and Snow—without driver intervention. An optional electronically controlled mechanical dog-clutch differential lock can funnel 100% of torque to the rear axle, significantly boosting off-road recovery. The AWD variant also packs Crawl Control and a wading depth sensor, allowing drivers to tackle boggy trails or rugged terrain simply by steering.
The Shanhai T1's smart cockpit is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chipset, anchored by a 15.6-inch floating central touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, delivering silky-smooth infotainment response and seamless multitasking. It supports dual-ecosystem smartphone mirroring via Apple CarPlay and Huawei HiCar, alongside embedded apps like iQIYI 4K video, Thunder Stone KTV, and NetEase Cloud Music. The intelligent voice assistant supports four-zone voice tracking and continuous prompt-free conversation across all seat positions. A 360-degree surround-view monitor comes standard, while higher variants gain a transparent chassis view and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), packing essentials like Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Lane Change Assist.
On the comfort front, standard equipment includes a 50W wireless charging pad, Bluetooth digital key, and dual-zone climate control. NVH insulation is a notable highlight—the windscreen and four side windows utilise 5 acoustic double-glazed laminated glass panels, complemented by sound deadening at 79 structural points and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for a serene cabin ambiance. Moreover, the vehicle features a 24-hour parked air-conditioning function, keeping cabin temperatures pleasant during outdoor getaways.
In terms of passive safety, the Shanhai T1 is built around a high-strength cage structure, with high-strength steel making up over 80% of the body, including more than 55% ultra-high-strength steel. Key load-bearing sections incorporate submarine-grade 22MnB5 hot-stamped boron steel with a tensile strength of 1,500 MPa, paired with integrated one-piece door rings to yield a roof static load rating of 300 kg. The battery enclosure features 7-layer armour protection capable of withstanding 10 tonnes of crush force, backed by an IP68 ingress rating and over 400 extreme environmental tests to safeguard against water ingress and underbody impacts. The floor structure adopts a "six-transverse, four-longitudinal" cross-member layout and a "dual-triangular" front crash structure to optimize impact energy dispersion. Seven airbags are standard across the board, comprising dual front, front side, and full-length side curtain airbags.
Higher-trim models pack Level 2 ADAS capabilities, incorporating full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA). The standard 360-degree camera system and transparent chassis view greatly simplify parking and navigating narrow roads. AWD models add Crawl Control and water wading sensors for enhanced confidence on unpaved terrain. In a mishap, the battery management system automatically cuts high-voltage power instantly to protect occupants and first responders.
Following its launch, the Jetour Shanhai T1 experienced notable market fluctuations. In 2025, full-year sales stood at 22,045 units, peaking at 4,300 units in July 2025 before charting a month-on-month decline. Heading into 2026, cumulative registrations for January and February tallied just 735 units (562 in January, 173 in February), inching up to 885 units in March to place roughly 66th in the compact SUV segment. This fell well short of Jetour's mass-market sales volume targets. Key headwinds included the phase-out of local NEV purchase tax subsidies, intense rivalry from competitors like the BYD Song Pro and Geely Galaxy E5, and dwindling showroom price competitiveness.
In user reviews, the Shanhai T1 earns high marks for its practical packaging, class-leading 226 km EV range, muscular tri-motor AWD setup, and generous standard equipment. However, owners have noted pronounced wind noise around the A-pillars above 100 km/h; a noticeable dip in pure-electric range during cold winter months; and software gripes such as the lack of lane-level navigation guidance and sluggish OTA firmware rollout schedules. In a nutshell, while the Jetour Shanhai T1 offers solid mechanical hardware and rugged appeal in the RM150,000-bracket PHEV boxy SUV space, carving out sustainable volume remains an uphill battle amidst cut-throat NEV price wars and brand-building hurdles.
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