Verdict
The Jetour T2 is the more practical choice for a Malaysian household carrying people and kit: its 580-litre boot beats the smart #1’s 411 litres, and its 2,800-mm wheelbase is 50 mm longer. It also brings all-wheel drive, a 70-litre petrol tank and a seven-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty. The smart #1 is 515 mm shorter and 100 kg lighter, so it is the easier urban SUV, while its 49-kWh battery delivers a quoted 315 km range and can DC charge at 150 kW. Pick based on refuelling versus charging access, not badge appeal.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you need the 580-litre boot, all-wheel drive and a 70-litre petrol tank for longer trips without charging stops.
Pick the smart #1 if you can charge an EV and want a 315-km-rated range, 150-kW DC charging and a much shorter 4,270-mm body.
Key differences
- Powertrain: Jetour T2 has a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with 241 hp and 375 Nm; smart #1 has one electric motor with 268 hp and 343 Nm.
- Driveline: Jetour T2 is all-wheel drive; smart #1 is rear-wheel drive.
- Size: Jetour T2 is 4,785 mm long and 2,006 mm wide; smart #1 is 4,270 mm long and 1,822 mm wide.
- Boot space: Jetour T2 has 580 litres; smart #1 has 411 litres.
- Energy use: Jetour T2 has a 70-litre fuel tank; smart #1 has a 49-kWh battery with 315 km range and 150-kW DC charging.
- Warranty: Jetour T2 has seven years/150,000 km vehicle cover; smart #1 has four years/unlimited mileage vehicle cover.
T2
- 580-litre boot versus 411 litres
- All-wheel drive and 375 Nm
- Seven-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM260
- 515 mm longer than the smart #1
#1
- 315-km EV range with 150-kW DC charging
- 515 mm shorter and 100 kg lighter
- Powered tailgate and auto parking
- 411-litre boot versus the T2's 580 litres
- Four-year vehicle warranty versus seven years
- Rear-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM156,800✓ | RM169,000 |
| 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 | — | 315 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7.2 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 | — | 6.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 2,006 mm | 1,822 mm |
| Height | 1,880 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,880 kg | 1,780 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 411 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/60R19 | 235/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/60R19 | 235/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Giti 4x4 AT71 | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 |
| Safety Notes | — | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, |
| 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 | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-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, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, 64-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | Yes |
| 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 with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Yes, Powered |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 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 & #1 for sale
T2 vs #1 FAQ
Is the Jetour T2 or smart #1 better?
The Jetour T2 is better for boot capacity, all-wheel drive and petrol refuelling, with 580 litres and a 70-litre tank. The smart #1 is better for EV use, with a 49-kWh battery, 315-km range and 150-kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour T2 costs RM156,800 and the smart #1 costs RM169,000, so the smart #1 is RM12,200 more expensive.
Which one is easier to park in town?
The smart #1 is easier to place in tight spaces on dimensions alone: it is 4,270 mm long and 1,822 mm wide, against the Jetour T2’s 4,785 mm and 2,006 mm. It also has auto parking.