Jetour, a new brand under the Chery Holding Group, has entered the Nigerian automobile market, introducing luxury SUVs.
The automaker noted in a statement that it launched globally
in 2018 focusing on providing practical travel solutions.
It added that it also focused on intelligent driving and
energy-saving electric systems.
It claimed the brand catered to a discerning group unwilling
to settle for mediocrity, promoting the philosophy that brilliance is gained
through action.
The firm stated that the brand was introduced in response to
the market trend and consumers’ demand.
According to the automaker, it is focusing on core new
energy technologies, offering the latest comprehensive energy technology
system; battery electric vehicle platform and the plug-in hybrid electric
vehicle platform.
“With technologies such as intelligent driving, intelligent
network connection, and vehicle-to-everything, its products are sold to many
nations globally.
“The core technologies of new energy electric vehicles such
as battery, motor, electronic control, and vehicle controller have been
independently applied to the different platform models,” the statement read.
The automaker revealed its vehicles were powered by one of
China’s top 10 engines.
According to Jetour, it is the first Chinese brand with a
1.6TGDI turbocharged engine and is considered the first Chinese brand with a
direct injection petrol engine that meets China VI emission regulations.
“These elements contribute to an impressive performance,
including 187KW power, 390N.m torque, and an exhilarating acceleration of 100
km/h in under 8 seconds.
“More than 1,000 people worked on the Kunpeng Power 2.0TGDI
engine, based on Chery’s 23 years of positive engine development skill, a solid
product development system, and an advanced verification system in Europe and
China (Wuhu, Shanghai).
“The team’s five advantages are super energy, ultra-clean,
ultra-quiet, ultra-solid, and ultra-light, developed over 48 months,” it noted.