February 25, 2026. A normal weekday. But in India’s SUV market, not so normal anymore. JSW's Two SUVs For India Detailed is the kind of development that quietly changes the game. No loud drama. Just strategy. JSW MG Motor has teamed up with Chery. Two SUVs are coming. One hybrid. One electric. Simple idea. Big impact.
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JSW MG Motor India and Chery Automobile Partnership Explained
Picture this. Boardroom meetings. Market charts. EV growth numbers flashing on screens. That’s probably where the JSW Chery partnership was shaped. Because this move feels planned. Very planned. As part of Chery India plans, the focus is clear bring global products, assemble locally, compete strongly. Not just participate. Compete.
First in line is the Jetour T2. The Jetour T2 India launch is expected by the third quarter of this year. It’s not a small urban crossover. It’s a proper 4.7-metre SUV. Nearly 2 metres wide. With a 2.8-metre wheelbase. That’s serious road presence. Almost intimidating.
Under the hood sits a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine producing 154 bhp and 220 Nm. Sounds normal, right? But then comes the interesting part. The plug-in hybrid system. Two electric motors join the party. Combined output rises to 221 bhp and 390 Nm. That’s punchy. Quick too, probably.
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The 26.7 kWh battery offers around 139 km electric-only range (NEDC). For daily office runs, school drops, city errands it could work without burning petrol. That’s exactly why hybrid SUV India options still make sense. Expected price? Around ₹35 lakh. A bit premium. But features may justify it.
Chery iCar V23 Retro Design Meets Electric Power
Now imagine spotting a camouflaged SUV on the highway. Boxy shape. Upright stance. Something different. That’s the iCar V23 electric SUV, recently seen testing in India. It measures about 4.2 metres long, 1.9 metres wide and stands 1.8 metres tall. Wheelbase is 2.7 metres. Compact, yet tough looking. It fits perfectly into the JSW electric SUV India vision. Urban friendly. Adventure ready.
The design clearly nods to the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser J40. Round LED headlamps. Straight lines. Wide arches. There’s nostalgia here. But also technology.
Globally, it comes with multiple options a 134 bhp RWD version, a stronger 248 bhp trim, and even a 211 bhp AWD variant. Battery choices include 59.93 kWh delivering around 360 km, and an 81.76 kWh pack offering up to 430 km as per iCar V23 range figures. Which version India will get is still not confirmed. Things may change. Specs might differ.
For buyers searching for an off-road SUV India alternative that runs silent and clean, this could feel refreshing. Different from the usual soft crossovers.
Market Impact and Future Strategy
JSW SUVs India strategy shows balance. One plug-in hybrid for cautious buyers. One full EV for bold adopters. Smart thinking. Hybrid SUV India demand remains steady because charging infrastructure, though improving, is still uneven across cities. Full electric makes sense for some. Not all. That’s reality.
Chinese SUVs in India once struggled with perception. But customer mindset is shifting. Today, people check features, battery tech, range numbers, warranty coverage. Brand origin matters less than before. Atleast for many. If localisation is strong and service network reliable, both these SUVs could shake up their segments. 2026 won’t be boring. Not at all. Competition is heating. And when competition heats, buyers usually win.
