Jetour Kenya has entered the Kenyan market with four new SUVs — the T2, Dashing, X70 Plus,and T1 — and announced plans for local assembly to create jobs, build technical skills,and advance.
Kenya’s Vision 2030 industrial and green mobility goals. The movereinforces Kenya’s growing role as a regional hub for automotive innovation andsustainable transport.10th
Jetour Kenya, a brand under Global Motors Centre Limited,has officially entered the Kenyan market with the launch of four all-new sport utility vehicles (SUVs),the Jetour T2, Dashing, X70 Plus, and T1, at a high-energy event in Nairobi. The move marks thebrand’s bold entrance into Kenya’s fast-growing automotive landscape, introducing vehicles thatcombine luxury, performance, and cutting-edge technology while promising to create jobs and boostlocal assembly. Crafted for Kenya’s roads and lifestyles, Jetour’s SUV lineup looks to blend a ruggedperformance with refined comfort, redefining what modern Kenyan drivers expect from a vehicle.
The Jetour T2 stands out as the ultimate off-road companion, powered by a 2.0L turbochargedengine, BorgWarner 4WD, and a 700mm wading depth, making it perfect for conquering Kenya’srough terrain. The Jetour Dashing brings a futuristic edge to city driving with its aerodynamic design,AI-enhanced driving assistance, and digital cockpit, catering to tech-savvy professionals. The JetourX70 Plus, a global bestseller, offers seven-seat comfort and smart connectivity for families seekingspace, safety, and sophistication. The Jetour T1 combines compact design, high ground clearance,and advanced connectivity, catering to young urban drivers and first-time SUV owners.
Each model reflects Jetour’s “Travel+” philosophy, vehicles designed to empower exploration, inspireconfidence, and deliver world-class reliability for both urban and off-road experiences. Jetour’slaunch also signals a strong local commitment.
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Ali Zubedi, Executive Managing Director, Global Motors Centre Limited, said: “Jetour ismore than a car brand — it’s a commitment to progress. As we begin local assembly, we’recreating jobs, building skills, and strengthening Kenya’s automotive ecosystem. Our mission isto make world-class SUVs accessible to every Kenyan household.”
Farooq Sheikh, Managing Director, Jetour Kenya, said: “Kenya is ready for vehicles thatcombine elegance, reliability, and innovation. Jetour brings a modern mobility experience thatmatches our local landscape and lifestyle — from rugged terrains to urban commutes,”
Andy Yuan, Vice President, Jetour International, said: “Kenya is a strategic market forJetour in Africa. Its vibrant economy, innovation, and youthful population make it the perfecthub for our long-term growth and for advancing our goals on sustainable mobility.”
Prof. Erastus Gatebe, Industrialisation Secretary, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry,said: “The plan by Jetour to set up a local assembly operation, aiming to create hundreds of jobs,enhance skills transfer, and support Kenya’s Vision 2030 industrialisation and clean mobility goals isdirectly aligned with government efforts to promote sustainable transport and local value addition.”
