Verdict
The Jetour T2 costs RM18,200 less, yet brings all-wheel drive, a 580-litre boot and a far roomier 4,785 mm body. Its 7-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty also outlasts the smart #3’s four-year unlimited-mileage cover. The smart counters with a 268 hp, 343 Nm rear motor, 49 kWh battery and 325 km EV range, plus 150 kW DC charging. For Malaysian buyers with dependable charging, its RM260 annual road tax undercuts the T2’s RM439; the T2 suits those needing load space and petrol refuelling flexibility.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you need all-wheel drive, a 580-litre boot and a 70-litre petrol tank for longer trips.
Pick the smart #3 if home or public charging is practical and you want 5.8-second 0-100 km/h pace, 150 kW DC charging and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour T2 RM156,800; smart #3 RM175,000.
- Powertrain: Jetour T2 241 hp/375 Nm 1,998 cc turbo petrol; smart #3 268 hp/343 Nm electric motor.
- Driveline: Jetour T2 all-wheel drive; smart #3 rear-wheel drive.
- Size: Jetour T2 4,785 mm long and 1,880 mm tall; smart #3 4,400 mm long and 1,556 mm tall.
- Boot space: Jetour T2 580 litres; smart #3 370 litres.
- Road tax: Jetour T2 RM439 per year; smart #3 RM260 per year.
T2
- 580-litre boot, 210 litres larger than the smart #3’s.
- All-wheel drive with 255/60R19 all-terrain tyres.
- Seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty, plus 10-year/1,000,000 km engine cover.
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM260 for the smart #3.
- No powered tailgate or auto parking.
- No front-passenger ISOFIX; the smart #3 has it.
#3
- 268 hp motor and a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 5.8 seconds.
- 49 kWh battery, 325 km range and up to 150 kW DC charging.
- Powered tailgate, auto parking and navigation.
- Costs RM18,200 more than the Jetour T2.
- 370-litre boot is 210 litres smaller than the T2’s.
- Four-year vehicle warranty is shorter than the T2’s seven years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM156,800✓ | RM175,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM260✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | — |
| Torque | 375 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 343 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 325 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 2,006 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,880 mm | 1,556 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,785 mm |
| Weight | 1,880 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 370 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/60R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/60R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Giti 4x4 AT71 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Flux Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Flux Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Outer Two Rear Seats | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | Manual Sunshade for Glass Roof |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Yes, Powered |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used T2 & #3 for sale
T2 vs #3 FAQ
Is the Jetour T2 or smart #3 better?
The smart #3 is better for buyers able to charge regularly, thanks to its 325 km EV range, 150 kW DC charging and 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the Jetour T2 for all-wheel drive, a 580-litre boot and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The smart #3 is RM18,200 more expensive than the Jetour T2: RM175,000 against RM156,800. Its annual road tax is RM179 lower, at RM260 versus RM439.
Which one has more luggage space?
The Jetour T2 has the larger boot at 580 litres, compared with 370 litres in the smart #3. That is a 210-litre advantage for the Jetour.