The Jetour Freedom is a "light off-road boxy" vehicle bearing the "New Car" badge, and Jetour's latest masterpiece that combines rugged styling with urban practicality in the 100,000 RMB price range. Its compact dimensions of 4700×1960×1845mm, coupled with a 2810mm wheelbase and a drag coefficient of 0.32, give it a more dynamic look. The front features a six-slot grille integrated with a continuous light strip, while the rear boasts a rear-mounted spare tire and vertical taillights. It's more spirited than a used Tank 300 and more agile than a boxy commercial vehicle, allowing for easy U-turns in underground parking garages.
The interior combines a rugged, functional design with a blend of mechanical and digital elements: a 15.6-inch 4K floating screen and a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster form a dual-screen setup; the Qualcomm 8155 chip and DeepSeek voice control support four-zone dialogue and a transparent chassis; heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats are standard across the range; the rear seatbacks are adjustable and can be folded down in a 40/60 split, creating a completely flat floor, comfortably accommodating five passengers on long journeys. The tailgate features a hatchback design with sufficient standard capacity; when folded down, the depth reaches 2 meters, allowing for the flat placement of skis and carry-on suitcases. The space is more organized than other new energy SUVs in the same price range, and the battery does not encroach on the floor.
Two powertrain options are available: a 1.5T and a 2.0T. The 1.5T produces 135kW/290N·m paired with a 7-speed DCT, achieving a WLTC fuel consumption of 6.8L/100km; the 2.0T produces 187kW/390N·m paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, achieving 0-100km/h in under 7 seconds, and requires only 92-octane gasoline. The chassis features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. The springs are comfort-oriented yet retain some resilience at the end, allowing for a quick recovery after going over speed bumps and maintaining stability at high speeds up to 120 km/h. The XWD fully automatic intelligent four-wheel drive system can transfer all torque to one wheel when getting stuck in sand, offering greater mechanical reliability than pure electric new energy vehicles and more confidence on rough roads than traditional urban SUVs.
The annual maintenance cost is approximately 11,000 yuan, half that of similarly priced new energy vehicles. Compared to commercial MPVs, its shorter body makes parking easier; compared to older used cars, the new model offers the 8155 infotainment system and L2+ driver assistance; compared to plug-in hybrids in the same class, it offers a 2.0T engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive at a price point around 100,000 yuan, making it suitable for city commuting, weekend camping, and high-altitude expeditions, transforming the "boxy fuel economy" into a form of understated luxury.
