JSW Motors is set to name its first SUV Combat, with the new model expected to launch in India during the upcoming festive season. Based on the Chery Jetour T2, the five-seat SUV will use a plug-in hybrid powertrain and could be priced between ₹30 lakh and ₹50 lakh.
The Combat will mark JSW Motors’ entry into the passenger vehicle market and could offer a more rugged alternative to SUVs such as the Toyota Fortuner.
Rugged Design
The Combat is expected to retain the Jetour T2’s boxy design, with changes to the grille, headlamps, bumpers and badging.
- Squarish LED headlamps
- Chunky bumpers and body cladding
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Roof rails
- Vertical LED tail-lamps
- Rear-mounted spare wheel
Inside, it is expected to get a 15.6-inch infotainment screen and a 10.6-inch digital driver’s display.
Features
The Combat is likely to carry much of the equipment offered on the global-spec T2.
These include:
- 12-speaker sound system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Panoramic sunroof
- 540-degree camera
- Ventilated and powered front seats
- Ambient lighting
- Adaptive cruise control
The final India-spec equipment list is yet to be confirmed.
Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
The Combat is expected to use a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, two electric motors and an 18.4kWh battery.
The global-spec T2 produces:
- 360 hp
- 610 Nm
- 90km NEDC electric range
- 1,200km claimed combined range
- 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission
- Front-wheel drive
The battery can be charged from 30–100 percent in around 3 hours using a 6.6kW AC charger. A 50kW DC charger takes around 27 minutes to charge it from 30-80 percent.
The Combat is expected to use a similar setup, although JSW has not confirmed its final specifications.
Expected Price
JSW is reportedly targeting a ₹30 lakh-50 lakh price range. This would make the Combat one of the few five-seat plug-in hybrid SUVs in this bracket.
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Final Take
The JSW Combat could be an interesting debut for the company, combining the Jetour T2’s rugged styling with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. If JSW manages to keep the price competitive, it could offer a different alternative to established SUVs such as the Fortuner.
