Jetour South Africa has confirmed that the approved towing capacity of its T1 and T2 models has been increased to 475 kg, including the driver.
The confirmation follows public discussions about the vehicles' originally homologated towing capacity of 300 kg.
According to Jetour South Africa the company engaged directly with Jetour's head office and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) regarding the approved towing capacity of the models.
The NRCS has according to Jetour approved that the applicable Jetour T1and Jetour T2models may have a towing capacity of 475 kg.
Increased towing capacity also applies to existing Jetour T1 and T2
Jetour says the adjusted towing capacity does not apply only to new vehicles.
Existing T1 and T2 vehicles that have already been sold and fall within the model range and specifications of the NRCS approval are also covered by the new approved towing capacity.
According to Jetour no mechanical, structural or component changes to the vehicles are necessary before the increased towing capacity can be applied.
The new 475 kg rating therefore applies to the vehicles in their existing mechanical and structural configuration.
This means that an existing Jetour T1 or T2 that falls within the scope of the applicable NRCS approval has an approved towing capacity of 475 kg. The driver's weight forms part of that 475 kg.
Jetour engaging with licensing authorities
Jetour South Africa says it is currently in discussions with the relevant local licensing authorities about the increased towing capacity of vehicles that are already registered and in use.
Owners will according to the company be informed as soon as there are further developments in this process.
Jetour says it remains committed to the safety of its customers and to providing owners with clarity about the approved specifications of their vehicles.
T-range is Jetour's adventure models
The T-range is the part of Jetour's local model range focused on capability and adventure, as opposed to the more urban Dashing and the family-oriented X70 Plus.
Jetour entered the South African market in September 2024 and has since significantly expanded its model range. The brand also locally introduced the T1 i-DM and T2 i-DM plug-in hybrid models locally this April.
More information about the models is available on Jetour South Africa's website .
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
