
Jetour X70 History
The founding Jetour model and brand volume leader — a five-seat compact crossover that debuted alongside the marque itself in January 2018.
Photo: “2018 Chery Jetour X70, front 8.7.18” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
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The X70 was unveiled at Jetour's brand launch on January 22, 2018, riding a new iPeL platform (intelligent platform of e-network and lightweight) co-developed with Chery. Production began in March 2018, and the initial lineup offered 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder power through a six-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch automatic.
A significant mid-cycle refresh arrived in August 2019, expanding the trim structure to nine levels and adding a larger 1.6-litre turbo option producing around 197 PS. The X70 measures roughly 4,720 mm long on a 2,745 mm wheelbase — comparable in footprint to a Hyundai Santa Fe Sport — and was equipped with features such as a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, 360-degree camera system, panoramic sunroof, and standard LED headlights from upper trims.
An upmarket derivative, the X70 Plus, followed in 2022 as a more premium second-generation variant, while the X70M and the X70 Coupe (a fastback body-style variant) extended the nameplate family. The X70 remains Jetour's backbone model and played the central role in the brand reaching its one-millionth vehicle milestone in January 2024.
Generations
First generation · X70

Photo: “2018 Chery Jetour X70, front 8.7.18” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Launch model on iPeL platform; 1.5T/1.6T engines; facelifted August 2019 with nine trim levels.

2018 Photo: “2018 Chery Jetour X70, front 8.7.18” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

2021 Photo: “2021 Jetour X70 240T GLS” by RL GNZLZ / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Second generation (X70 Plus) · X70 Plus

Photo: “Jetour X70 Plus 1.5T 2023” by RL GNZLZ from Chile / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Upmarket successor with revised styling, larger screens, and enhanced interior quality.

2023 Photo: “Jetour X70 Plus 1.5T 2023” by RL GNZLZ from Chile / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

2025 Photo: “2025 Jetour X70 Plus 1.6T DCT Comfort white front” by Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0. Cropped to 16:9.
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