A test mule of the was recently spotted, offering a glimpse of the upcoming SUV’s interior for the first time. The spy shots reveal a dual-tone cabin theme and interior elements borrowed from the Chery Jetour T2 SUV on which the JSW Combat is based. The Combat will , marking the entry of JSW Motors as a standalone manufacturer in India.
A large touchscreen, 4-spoke steering wheel and a dual-tone theme visible
The spy shots suggest that the JSW Combat’s interior will be very similar to that of the Chery Jetour T2. It will have an upright dashboard and what looks like a blue-and-white cabin theme. A 4-spoke steering wheel with a flattened top and button sections can be seen; it has a mix of touch-enabled buttons and physical scrollers, along with a covered logo in the centre. A large infotainment screen is visible as well and is expected to have the same 15.6-inch size as the one in the Jetour T2. The digital driver’s display also appears to be the same 10.25-inch unit as that of the Chery SUV.
The short drive selector stalk and brushed aluminium trims on the centre console, featuring a rotary drive selector and some physical controls, can be seen too. The spy shots also reveal an off-white front centre armrest and black leatherette seats.
While all features of the JSW Combat are yet to be revealed, they are expected to be similar to the ones offered in the Jetour T2. These include a 6-way powered driver’s seat, a 4-way powered co-driver’s seat, ventilation and memory functions for the front seats and a 12-speaker Sony sound system. The T2 also offers 6 airbags, a 540-degree camera (offering underbody and surround view) and Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
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Save for badges and minor revisions, the design is likely to be similar to the Jetour T2’s
The JSW Combat’s exterior is also expected to be similar to that of the Chery Jetour T2, albeit with slightly revised headlights and bumpers, as suggested by previous spy shots. New ‘Combat’ lettering is likely to replace the ‘Jetour’ at the front. The SUV will have a boxy silhouette, and the size of the alloy wheels will likely be the same 20 inches as the Chery SUV. It will also have generous cladding over the wheel arches, roof rails with neon green design elements and a box mounted on the boot door to store the charging peripherals. The vertically oriented LED tail-lights are expected to be retained as well.
Expected to get a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, an 18.4kWh battery and two electric motors
The India-spec JSW Combat will be a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV expected to feature a 1.5-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine, an 18.4kWh battery and two electric motors driving the front wheels (FWD). Paired with a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), the system produces a combined output of 360hp and 610Nm of torque. It offers a claimed all-electric range of 90km on the NEDC cycle, while the combined range with a full fuel tank is rated at up to 1,100km.
JSW Motors is understood to be keen on pricing the Combat aggressively, possibly in the Rs 40 lakh-Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom) range. At this price point, it will rival the Kia Sorento, while its rugged underpinnings are expected to place it squarely against the Toyota Fortuner and MG Majestor.