Quick answer
Every Jetour T1 in South Africa comes with the fundamentals: six airbags, stability control, traction control, ABS, hill-start assist, hill-descent control, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, tyre-pressure monitoring, rear parking sensors, and a surround-view camera.
If you want intelligent traffic helpers, the Aspire and Odyssey add automatic emergency braking with collision warning, lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control.
The Xplora focuses on hardware, such as all-wheel drive and a limited-slip differential, and adds front parking sensors. The Edge keeps things simple.
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Ryno attended the first drive review, and here is some of what he had to say:
“Most of the steel used in the Jetour T1 and T2 is high‑strength steel, which better distributes impact forces during a collision", and “Jetour’s internal crash test results indicate that it should score five stars.”
(Note: internal crash tests are not official NCAP ratings. We will update this if an independent rating is published.)
What's essential for everyday driving?
You get six airbags across the range for front, side and curtain protection. ESC helps in wet or windy conditions. Hill‑start and hill‑descent take the drama out of steep ramps, while ISOFIX on the outer rear seats saves time on school mornings. The surround‑view camera and rear sensors make tight townhouse bays far less stressful.
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Grade walk
T1 1.5T Edge, FWD, 7‑DCT, R514,900
• Safety kit: 6 airbags, ESC, traction control, ABS, hill‑start, hill‑descent, TPMS, ISOFIX (outer rear), rear PDC, surround‑view camera, electronic parking brake
• Driver aids: standard cruise control, LED headlights, rain‑sensing wipers
• Not listed here: AEB, lane‑keeping, blind‑spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, front PDC
Best for drivers who want solid fundamentals and easy parking without additional driver-assist features.
T1 1.5T Aspire, FWD, 7‑DCT, R544,900
• Adds driver assistance: lane‑departure warning and lane‑keeping assist, blind‑spot monitoring, distance or collision warning with AEB, adaptive cruise, and high‑beam assist
• Parking: rear PDC and surround‑view camera
Best for heavy traffic and longer commutes, where AEB, lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control reduce fatigue.
T1 2.0T Xplora XWD, AWD, 7‑DCT, R594,900
• Hardware focus: all‑wheel drive with limited‑slip diff, hill‑descent control
• Driver aids: blind‑spot monitoring, standard cruise
• Parking: front and rear PDC, surround‑view camera
• Not listed here: AEB, lane‑keeping, adaptive cruise
Best for weekend trails and gravel where traction matters more than lane‑nudges.
T1 2.0T Odyssey XWD, AWD, 7‑DCT, R634,900
• Full suite: lane‑departure and lane‑keeping, blind‑spot, distance or collision warning with AEB, adaptive cruise, and high‑beam assist
• Parking: front and rear PDC, surround‑view camera
• Hardware: all‑wheel drive with limited‑slip diff
Best for those who want off-road grip and the complete driver-assistance pack for long trips and nighttime driving.
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Family fit and child seats
ISOFIX is fitted to the outer rear seats on all trims. Bring your child's seat and base to the test drive, check the top-tether points, and try buckling a booster alongside if you have two seats.
Parking and visibility
Surround‑view cameras are standard on every T1, with rear sensors across the range. Xplora and Odyssey add front sensors. LED headlights are standard. High-beam assist on the Aspire and Odyssey makes late-night trips easier.
Jetour T1: Frequently asked (safety) questions
Does the T1 have AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) in South Africa?
Yes on Aspire and Odyssey. It is not listed on Edge or Xplora.
How many airbags are there?
Six on every trim: front, front side and curtain.
Which trims have lane‑keeping and blind‑spot monitoring?
Lane‑keeping is on Aspire and Odyssey. Blind‑spot monitoring is on Aspire, Xplora and Odyssey.
Is there a 360-degree camera?
Yes. Every trim has a surround, top, or area‑view camera with a reverse view. Rear sensors are standard. Front sensors are on Xplora and Odyssey.
Are ISOFIX and a TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) included?
Both are standard across the range.
Pricing, warranty and service
R514,900 Edge, R544,900 Aspire, R594,900 Xplora XWD, R634,900 Odyssey XWD. The warranty covers 5 years or 150,000 km for the vehicle and 10 years or 1,000,000 km for the engine, both for the first owner. The service plan is valid for 5 years or 60,000 km, with intervals of 15,000 km.
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Not keen on a Chinese car?
Some South Africans do not trust the newer (in SA) brands like Jetour just yet. Surprisingly, you can still get a Hyundai Tucson (search our listings here), a Mazda CX-30 (see what's changed in the latest model), or a Mazda CX-5 (see low-mileage models on AutoTrader) for around the same price as a Jetour T1.
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Updated November 10, 2025, for South African models. Please note that the specifications are subject to change, so confirm the final features, warranty, and service plan with your dealer.
