2023 Jetour Traveller 4WD revealed

An off-road wagon to rival the Tank 300 could be incoming, if the recently revealed 2023 Jetour Traveller ever makes it to local shores.

With a boxy design clearly influenced by the Land Rover Defender 90 and Ford Bronco (just look at that Bronco-style JETOUR lettering on the front grille) it’s unlikely those in the market for a new Defender will consider this cut-priced alternative. Instead, the budget-priced Jetour Traveller will be aimed to compete with the likes of the all-new Tank 300.

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The Traveller will be sold by Jetour, a sub-brand of Chinese company, Chery, and is expected to be on sale in China in May. Chery officially reinstated its presence in Australia by recently unveiling its new Omoda 5 SUV.

Reports indicate all Traveller models will be 4WD and fitted with a BorgWarner 4WD system and a locking rear differential. Two wheelbases will be offered: a SWB with five seats, and a LWB option with seven seats.

Powertrain options are set to include 1.6- and 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines, as well as a plug-in hybrid utilising a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol and an electric motor. Official figures and outputs are yet to be revealed.

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In a boon for overlanders, the Traveller is seen wearing a rear spare-wheel carrier, roof rails and side steps. Plus, Jetour has said it will offer special touring packs to bundle off-road accessories and camping kit.

On the inside, a unique octagonal steering wheel stands out, as does a large infotainment screen and a rather chunky gear selector.

It’s expected to debut publicly at the Shanghai Motor Show in April, but it has yet to be confirmed whether the Traveller will come to Australia.