Jetour T1 i-DM vs Jetour X70 Plus

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Jetour T1 i-DM in South Africa

Jetour T1 i-DM

T1 i-DM Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 689,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 1.1 km/l
VS
Jetour X70 Plus in South Africa

Jetour X70 Plus

Deluxe Petrol Automatic
ZAR 484,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 7.8 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance X70 Plus
⛽ Fuel Economy X70 Plus
🛡 Safety T1 i-DM
📦 Practicality X70 Plus
🔑 Ownership T1 i-DM
X70 Plus starts ZAR 689900 cheaper T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900 · X70 Plus from ZAR 454,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec T1 i-DM X70 Plus
Engine Power 100 115
Torque 220 230
Engine Size 1499 1498
Claimed Mileage 1.1 7.8
Ground Clearance 190 200
Boot Space 574 1680
Airbags Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seating Capacity Not Applicable 7
Warranty - -

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both T1 i-DM and X70 Plus are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance X70 Plus +4 pts
Efficiency X70 Plus +7 pts
Safety T1 i-DM +28 pts
Practicality X70 Plus +22 pts
Ownership T1 i-DM +37 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

T1 i-DM

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use

X70 Plus

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

T1 i-DM

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

X70 Plus

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec T1 i-DM X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year 2026 Not Available
Generation Current local listing Current local listing
Facelift History Not listed by current South African source page. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year Current Current
Production Status Active Active
Segment SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec T1 i-DM X70 Plus
Ground Clearance 190 mm 200 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2720 mm
Length 4705 mm 4724 mm
Width 1967 mm 1900 mm
Height 1843 mm 1720 mm
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight 2348 kg 2076 kg
Seating Capacity Not Applicable 7
Boot Space 574 l 1680 l
Towing Capacity 1600 kg Not Applicable
Front Track Width 1690 mm Not Applicable
Rear Track Width 1700 mm Not Applicable
Turning Radius Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Length Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded 1455 l 1680 l
Number of Doors Not Applicable Not Applicable
Max Payload Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Volume 574 l 1680 l
Doors Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seats Not Applicable 7
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 57 l
Gross Combined Mass Kg 3948 kg -
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 2348 kg 2076 kg
Ground Clearance Max 190 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance Min 190 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 190 mm 200 mm
Height Mm 1843 mm 1720 mm
Length Mm 4705 mm 4724 mm
Loadbox Length Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Payload Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Cargo Volume 574 l 1680 l
Tare Mass Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Circle Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Circle M Not Applicable Not Applicable
Width Mm 1967 mm 1900 mm

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

T1 i-DM leads by 5 points

Both T1 i-DM and X70 Plus are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 63 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 73% confidence
63
#1 Winner

T1 i-DM

73% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 45
Efficiency 29
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Ownership 77
Leads by 5 points
58
#2

X70 Plus

68% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 91 Check Efficiency 36
Performance 49
Efficiency 36
Safety 66
Practicality 91
Ownership 40
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance X70 Plus +4 Efficiency X70 Plus +7 Safety T1 i-DM +28 Practicality X70 Plus +22 Ownership T1 i-DM +37

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

T1 i-DM

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 29/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 77/100

X70 Plus

Performance 49/100
Efficiency 36/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 91/100
Ownership 40/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Jetour T1 i-DM wins with 63 pts vs 58 pts for X70 Plus

In structured scoring, T1 i-DM emerges as the stronger overall package. However, X70 Plus may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the T1 i-DM edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: T1 i-DM 29 vs X70 Plus 36. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: T1 i-DM 94, X70 Plus 66. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: T1 i-DM 77, X70 Plus 40. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: T1 i-DM 69, X70 Plus 91. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: T1 i-DM 45, X70 Plus 49. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

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Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The T1 i-DM edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The T1 i-DM scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between T1 i-DM and X70 Plus in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: T1 i-DM scores 45 vs 49.

Efficiency: T1 i-DM scores 29 vs 36.

Safety: T1 i-DM scores 94 vs 66.

Practicality: T1 i-DM scores 69 vs 91.

Ownership: T1 i-DM scores 77 vs 40.

Final structured scoring gives T1 i-DM the advantage in this comparison.