Jetour T2 Durability Test: We Roll It Down a Hill!

Join Cars.co.za presenters David Taylor and Jacob Moshokoa as they put the all-new Jetour T2 to the ultimate durability test in an epic off-road challenge near Grabouw!

This is far more than just a test drive; it’s a high-stakes, adrenaline-fuelled Capture the Flag race across challenging terrain, followed by a dramatic finale to test the build quality of the Jetour T2 to the limit!

Built for Adventure: Jetour T2 price & specs

The Jetour T2 is a ruggedly styled, keenly priced compact SUV that is said to offer surprisingly good off-road capability despite its monocoque platform (most serious off-roaders are cab-on-chassis vehicles).

The local range, launched in late October 2025, starts at R569 900 for the entry-level T2 1.5 T-GDI Aspire DCT, while the flagship 2.0-litre 4WD variants are priced from R639 900 to R679 900.

Both the 4×2 and 4×4 T2 derivatives are available in a choice of 2 turbopetrol powertrains:

1.5-litre T-GDI: Produces 147 kW and 270 Nm, exclusively powering the front wheels (4×2).
2.0-litre T-GDI: Generates a robust 187 kW and 390 Nm of torque, delivering power through an XWD intelligent four-wheel-drive system (4×4).

The Jetour T2 also boasts a generous 220 mm of ground clearance, which will prove critical to its success in this gruelling off-road race.

The Epic Jetour T2 Challenge: 4×4 vs 4×2

The challenge is simple, but punishing: 2 Jetour T2s, 2 flags, and 2 routes. David Taylor pilots the T2 4×2 on a shorter, less technical path, relying on the variant’s inherent ruggedness and traction control.

Meanwhile, Jacob Moshokoa takes the 4×4 T2 on the longer, more challenging off-road route, leveraging the SUV’s all-wheel-drive system and Sand Mode to tackle cross-axle obstacles with surprising ease.

The core question driving the race is whether the 4×2 variant can overcome its drivetrain limitations with sheer speed and smart driving, or if the full 4×4 capabilities are essential to conquering rough terrain?

Key Obstacles & Challenges:

Military-Grade Chase Vehicle: From the moment they start, the presenters are pursued by an ominous military vehicle, adding pressure and urgency to the race.
Paintball Ambush: Along the route, both David and Jacob must navigate around and absorb hits from a barrage of paintballs flying in from snipers.
Blind Corners and Rocks: Both vehicles are forced to prove their ground clearance and suspension comfort over hard rocks and smooth, high-speed gravel. Jacob even uses his T2 4×4 to crawl over a boulder that stops the chase vehicle dead in its tracks.

The Cooler Box Challenge & The Winner

The race takes a twist when the presenters reach the summit: they must each collect a cooler box full of water and rush back down the hill. Points are awarded not just for speed, but for the least amount of water lost – a true test of control and composure on the descent.

While David’s 4×2 managed a clean run, it was Jacob who ultimately secured the victory, despite his cooler box detaching from the roof midway through the descent! As he was the first to successfully reach the finish line, he secured his victory and condemned David’s vehicle to the ultimate punishment.

The Ultimate Durability Test: The Rollover

As per the terms of the challenge, the loser’s car must face the final, most extreme test: being rolled down a hill! To minimise the environmental impact of the rollover, all the fluids were drained from David’s T2 4×2, and after his personal belongings had been removed, the Jetour was pushed over the edge.

What to expect in the dramatic finale:

The Roll: Watch the T2 tumble multiple times down the steep incline, sustaining heavy damage.
A Sign of Life: Despite the brutal crash, David approaches the wreckage to see if the Jetour T2 4×2‘s core systems survived. The results are astonishing: the car door still opens, the Android Auto screen is still on, and a Taylor Swift track is still playing!
The Final Ignition: Can the rolled-over SUV start? The moment of truth arrives, proving the Jetour T2 4×2’s extreme resilience and solid build quality in a way no laboratory test ever could.

Don’t miss this must-watch video to see the Jetour T2 pushed beyond its limits, testing the differences between the 4×4 and 4×2 variants, and demonstrating the model’s sheer toughness against the odds.

Editor’s Note: The T2 vehicles featured in this video were supplied to us by Jetour. The vehicle that was rolled over was used to homologate the model for the local market, not intended for use on public roads, and destined to be crushed. The rollover was conducted with permission from Jetour South Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main event or test featured in the video?

The main event was a high-stakes, adrenaline-fuelled “Capture the Flag” off-road race between the Jetour T2 4×4 model and the 4×2 model, culminating in an extreme durability test where the loser’s car was rolled down a hill.

Which specific version of the Jetour T2 was rolled?

The loser of the race, David Taylor, was driving the 4×2 T2 version, and this vehicle was the one that was rolled down the steep incline for the ultimate durability test.

What are the power and torque outputs of the two available engines?

The 1.5-litre T-GDI engine (4×2) produces 147 kW and 270 Nm. The 2.0-litre T-GDI engine (4×4) generates 187 kW and 390 Nm of torque.

What astonishing result occurred after the rollover?

Despite the brutal multi-roll crash down the hill, the car door still opened, the Android Auto screen was still on, and music was still playing, demonstrating the vehicle’s extreme resilience and solid build quality.

What was the status of the vehicles used for the challenge?

As noted in the Editor’s Note, the T2 vehicles were supplied by Jetour for homologation purposes, were not intended for use on public roads, and were already destined to be crushed.