Is Jetour's Quality the Same as Chery's?
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Jetour shares the three major components with Chery, including the engine, transmission, and chassis, ensuring the same quality as Chery. For example, the 1.5T engine in the Jetour X70PLUS is identical to the one in the Tiggo 8, both delivering 156 horsepower and 230N.m of torque, and both are paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. The chassis structure for both models features a front MacPherson and rear multi-link suspension. However, at the same price point, the Jetour X70PLUS offers more features compared to the Tiggo 8. For instance, the Jetour X70PLUS 1.5T DCT Mountain 5-seater (¥109,000) and the Tiggo 8 230TCI Automatic Fashion (¥109,900) are similarly priced, but the Jetour model comes with more airbags, a more advanced driver assistance system, and richer multimedia features.
Many car enthusiasts have asked me this question. Jetour is essentially Chery's own sub-brand, sharing R&D teams and production bases. I've driven both the Jetour X70 and the Tiggo 8, and the chassis feels fundamentally identical. Now Jetour's new models even use Chery's Kunpeng engines, and have adopted Chery's lifetime warranty policy verbatim. The main difference lies in positioning—Jetour specializes in the travel vehicle market with slightly more comfort-oriented tuning. However, last year's JD Power report showed Jetour's failure rate was marginally higher than Chery's core models, possibly due to subtle differences in supply chain management. Overall, the quality of the three major components remains largely uncompromised, but Chery's own assembly craftsmanship is still more refined.
As a long-time owner of two Chery vehicles, I specifically compared them when test-driving the Jetour Traveler last year. Key components are produced on the same assembly line, and the engine compartment layout is identical to that of the Tiggo 9. However, a friend's Jetour X90 developed door rattling issues, while my Tiggo 8 has been problem-free for three years. Later, a 4S technician mentioned that Jetour uses different suppliers for certain plastic parts and sealing strips. There are also differences in transmission tuning—the Jetour downshifts more aggressively but has slightly higher fuel consumption. In terms of durability, both brands' turbocharged engines can run 300,000-400,000 kilometers without major overhauls, and the chassis anti-corrosion treatment standards are uniform.
Observing local car enthusiast groups is quite interesting. Owners who purchased the Jetour Dashing last year reported that its engine is completely identical to Chery's 1.6T, and the acceleration push-back feeling is very similar. However, the car's infotainment system crashes significantly more often, possibly due to software adaptation not keeping up with the hardware. A mechanic mentioned that when the two cars are taken apart, the chassis structural components are almost the same, but Jetour's wiring harness wrapping isn't as meticulous as Chery's. Although they share the same quality management system, Chery's factory has a higher automation rate. In my opinion, if the budget allows, choose Chery; for cost-effectiveness, go with Jetour—the quality of the three major components is reliable.
