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JSW Motors Teases First SUV for India, Starts Dealer Hunt with March 11 Deadline

Dealer sign-ups by March 11 signal a rollout phase for a Jetour T2–based plug-in hybrid slated for local assembly in Maharashtra.

Overview

  • The company issued its first teaser via a front-page ad and asked prospective partners to register interest as dealers by March 11, 2026.
  • Reporting indicates the debut model will be based on Chery’s Jetour T2 i-DM PHEV with a 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain, a 3-speed DHT and a 26.7 kWh battery claiming about 130 km NEDC electric range.
  • Assembly is planned at JSW’s upcoming New Energy Vehicle plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, with recruitment and retail network build-out under way.
  • A late-2026 launch around Diwali is the working target, though timing could slip due to Indian regulatory checks on China-sourced components.
  • Coverage pegs pricing near Rs 45 lakh to tap a sparse mainstream PHEV segment, with this brand operating independently from JSW’s MG Motor India joint venture.