JETOUR GOES UPMARKET WITH PHP 4.488M JETOUR GAIA G700

Similar to Toyota and Lexus, some Chinese brands have a spinoff luxury brand.

- By MANNY N. DE LOS REYES

At the MIAS launch (L-R): Eryx Guiang, Aftersales Director - Jetour Gaia, Engr. Marvin Martinez, Dealer Development Director, Jetour Gaia, Benajmin Li, Country Manager - Jetour Auto International, Jessica Jiajia, Regional Head - Jetour Auto International, Kenneth Sytin, Vice Chairman - UAAGI Auto Group, Rommel Sytin, Chairman - UAAGI Auto Group, Miguelito Jose, Managing Director - Jetour Gaia, Tim Zheng, Vice President - Jetour Auto International, Jenson Zheng, Country General Manager, Jetour Auto International, Nikko Sayson, Sales Director - Jetour Gaia, Cherry May De Los Santos, Marketing Director - Jetour Gaia

In the case of Jetour, it has Jetour GAIA, a new premium brand that aims to redefine the future of intelligent, electrified SUVs. And it has unveiled its flagship model, the full-size Jetour GAIA G700 Plug-In Hybrid SUV, at the recently concluded Manila International Auto Show, as well as opened its doors at its new North EDSA showroom, right across Trinoma.Conceived as a distinct evolution within the Jetour brand, GAIA represents a new category that integrates advanced electrification, off-road capability, and refined luxury into a single, cohesive driving experience.

Leading the charge is the Php 4,488,000 G700, a tank-turning, crab-walking flagship model that combines performance, electrification, and elevated craftsmanship for discerning premium SUV buyers.

The G700 is powered by a V12 Performance 2.0TD i-DMO (Intelligent Dual Motor Offroad) drivetrain, delivering a gigantic 904ps and a whopping 1,135 Nm of torque, enabling the G700 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Its plugin hybrid system provides a combined range of up to 1,200 kilometers, offering both performance and long-distance efficiency.