Jetour X90 PLUS 2025 Vehicle Profile: Big 2850mm-Axle Mid-Size SUV with 197HP 1.6TD and 5/7-Seat Flexibility

Jetour X90 PLUS 2025 Model 1.6TD DCT Elite Full Review: A Mid-Size SUV That Packs "Big Space + Multi-Seat + Lifetime Warranty" into a Family-Friendly Price

1. Verdict: Three Highlights and Three Caveats

• Highlight 1 — Segment-above axle means genuinely large space and flexible seating: With a 2,850 mm wheelbase and 4,858 mm body, the Jetour X90 PLUS offers a generous boot in 5-seat mode and can be ordered as a 5/7-seat layout; fold the second and third rows flat and you get a large, level load area. For multi-person families, "carries a lot and seats a lot" is its clearest selling point.
• Highlight 2 — Mature 1.6TD Kunpeng power: Raised as a "China Heart" Top-10 engine, this 1.6L turbo is small in size yet still produces 197 hp and 290 N·m, with strong low- to mid-range torque. It feels adequate for every day and for loaded or long drives, and works smoothly with the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
• Highlight 3 — Cage-type high-strength steel body plus whole-vehicle lifetime warranty: 75% high-strength steel and a cage structure boost passive safety, ESP electronic stability control is standard across the line, and a CN95 air filter is fitted. On top of the factory warranty, first, non-commercial owners can enjoy a whole-vehicle lifetime warranty, giving real peace of mind on after-sales.
• Caveat 1 — Fuel use is on the higher side; don't be optimistic about the city: Official WLTC combined consumption is about 8.15 L/100 km, but as a mid-size SUV close to 4.9 m long with a fair kerb weight, real city stop-and-go figures are often higher, and owners generally rate fuel as the main running-cost burden.
• Caveat 2 — Big car, more heads turning, but a demanding footprint in tight spots: A 1.925 m-wide body on a long wheelbase means a larger turning circle; old narrow parking bays and tight basement lanes take care, and it is less friendly to beginners or smaller-framed drivers.
• Caveat 3 — Brand equity and resale value are the hidden cost: Against established joint-venture or stronger leading Chinese brands, Jetour trails on brand premium and used-car value; and the lifetime warranty "travels with the owner, not the car", ending on resale, which also dampens second-hand pricing.

2. Model Overview

The Jetour X90 PLUS is a mid-size family SUV from the Jetour brand under the Chery Group, built around a "joyful family ride" position. It turns its long 2,850 mm axle into the core selling point and offers 5/6/7-seat flexible layouts, aimed at multi-person families who want a tight budget to "fit the whole family in one car".

By design the X90 PLUS carries on Jetour's imposing, boxy family style; the front end and lighting are distinctive, and the wide body gives strong presence. The maker markets it around "a wide, oversized body that carries the whole family's luggage". Powertrains focus on the Kunpeng series, covering 1.5T/1.6T/2.0T options. The 2025 1.6TD DCT Elite covered here uses the Kunpeng 1.6TD turbo (approx. 1,598 cc), making 145 kW (197 hp) and 290 N·m, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox with front-wheel drive, and WLTC combined consumption around 8.15 L/100 km. Dimensions are 4,858 × 1,925 × 1,780 mm on a 2,850 mm wheelbase.

For safety and after-sales, the car uses a cage body reinforced with 75% high-strength steel, carries a 4-year/100,000 km warranty, and first, non-commercial owners can enjoy a whole-vehicle lifetime warranty, with a CN95 air filter standard across the line. Its audience is clear: entry-budget buyers who value space and seat flexibility and are price-sensitive — multi-person families and self-drive/camping users.

You can get a full look at the exterior and interior design in this video:

• Jetour X90 PLUS exterior & interior walkthrough video

3. Core Specifications

• Model: Jetour X90 PLUS 2025, 1.6TD DCT Elite
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Engine: Chery Kunpeng 1.6TD four-cylinder turbo (approx. 1,598 cc, code SQRF4J16C)
• Max power: 145 kW (197 hp)
• Peak torque: 290 N·m
• Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch (7DCT, wet)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Emission standard: China VI
• Combined consumption: WLTC approx. 8.15 L/100 km (92+ octane petrol recommended)
• Top speed: 185 km/h
• Dimensions: 4,858 × 1,925 × 1,780 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,850 mm
• Seating: 5 (7-seat layout optional; flexible 5/6/7 seats)
• Boot volume: approx. 1,130 L in 5-seat mode (expands greatly with rows folded)
• Fuel tank: 57 L
• Tyres: 235/55 R19
• Suspension: MacPherson front, multi-link independent rear
• Warranty: 4 years / 100,000 km (whole-vehicle lifetime warranty for first, non-commercial owner)
• Body: cage structure, 75% high-strength steel

Maintenance cost and manufacturer service: The Jetour brand draws on the Chery Group service network, giving broad coverage in key markets. The lifetime warranty is open to first, non-commercial owners but requires full scheduled servicing at authorized points with records kept; wear items are excluded. As a 1.6T mid-size SUV, routine servicing is within the normal range for the class, but the larger body makes fuel the main cost variable — combined use around 8.15 L/100 km, with real city figures often higher.

Subsidy / policy note: The Jetour X90 PLUS is a petrol vehicle and normally does not qualify for purchase subsidies or related tax breaks aimed at electrified vehicles. Import duties, consumption taxes and local registration/emission rules vary widely by destination, so overseas buyers should always check the target market's current rules (see databases such as the IEA Global EV Policy Explorer for fuel and EV policy).

4. Ownership Costs & Service

• Warranty policy: The vehicle carries a 4-year/100,000 km factory warranty; first, non-commercial owners can enjoy a whole-vehicle lifetime warranty. Note the lifetime warranty generally "travels with the owner, not the car" — it ends once the vehicle is sold — and requires full scheduled servicing at authorized points per the manual, using compliant parts; wear items such as air filters and tyres are typically excluded.
• Servicing and carrying costs: For the 1.6T powertrain, routine servicing is reasonable for the class. The bigger cost is fuel: using the world-average petrol price from Global Petrol Prices (about 1.42 USD/litre in Q2 2026) and WLTC 8.15 L/100 km, that is roughly 11.6 USD per 100 km; stop-and-go city driving comes in higher. Actual figures swing with destination-market fuel prices and driving style, and matter a lot in high-petrol-price markets.
• Refuelling / long trips: This is a petrol vehicle with no charging need; long trips depend on the fuel-station network. Against plug-in hybrid or full-EV models it has no advantage in per-unit energy cost or fuel economy.
• Subsidies and policy (country comparison reference): As a petrol mid-size SUV, the Jetour X90 PLUS generally misses EV purchase subsidies in markets that strongly subsidise electrified cars or levy heavier taxes on higher-fuel-use ICEs, and may incur extra emissions-related charges. In some developing markets its big interior and keen price may earn comparatively friendly tariff treatment. Overseas buyers should combine the IEA Global EV Policy Explorer with target-country customs data to estimate the real landed cost.

5. Competitor Comparison

A few points first:

• First, the X90 PLUS is the largest of the four — 4,858 mm long on a 2,850 mm wheelbase — and offers flexible 5/7-seat layouts, making space flexibility its clearest difference versus the compact rivals.
• Second, its 1.6TD figures (197 hp / 290 N·m) sit near the top of the group, with a "adequate and smooth" character.
• Third, the Boyue L and H6L are compact and more frugal, while the BJ30 pushes an off-road style with seven seats — clear positioning splits.
• Fourth, Jetour is the most "long-term" on after-sales with its first-owner lifetime warranty, while rivals mostly give 3-5 year or ~100,000 km cover.

Configuration comparison note: figures below are taken from the user-supplied configuration comparison screenshots.

Summary: If your top need is "with a limited budget, get a genuinely large SUV that can seat more people on demand and swallow family luggage", the Jetour X90 PLUS's space, seat flexibility and lifetime warranty offer very strong value. If you'd rather save fuel and find parking easier, the compact Boyue L or Haval H6L suit better. If you prefer a hard-edged off-road look and can handle seven seats, the BJ30 is the differentiating pick.

6. Expert Test Drive

Pros

• The Kunpeng 1.6TD is smooth and adequate, with good low- and mid-range torque; fully loaded with the AC on it still feels confident on the motorway.
• The 2,850 mm wheelbase brings generous passenger and load space; multi-seat layouts are flexible, long trips are comfortable and carrying capacity is strong.
• A cage body, high-strength steel and ESP are standard across the line, with a CN95 filter and a mature cockpit — safety and equipment feel complete.

To improve

• Fuel use is on the higher side; real city stop-and-go figures often exceed the WLTC number clearly.
• The large body and bigger turning circle demand care in tight city parking and narrow lanes.
• NVH calmness is average on the motorway and rough roads; some owners report road noise and occasional interior rattles, and the navigation experience could still improve.

Scenario one (data source: Dongchedi/Youjia and other media/owner tests): In low/mid-speed city driving and fully loaded highway runs, the 1.6T offers strong low-end torque with smooth gearshift, and official WLTC fuel use is about 8.15 L/100 km; the roomy seating and carrying ability from the large body were widely praised.

Scenario two (data source: real-owner reports / media reviews): In multi-person family trips and long self-drive journeys, the 2,850 mm axle makes the second row spacious; in 5-seat mode the boot exceeds a thousand litres, and folding the rows transforms it for camping. City-congestion fuel and motorway noise are, however, often noted. Overall it is "big and practical with strong value".

7. Real Owner Reviews

Positive dimension one — space and practicality
Summary: most owners consistently praise the space; the multi-seat layout carries and seats comfortably for family trips.

"The space is huge — seven people sit without feeling crowded at all, and the rear and boot are both very roomy."

Positive dimension two — power and comfort
Summary: the 1.6T is adequate and the ride comfortable, with a moderately soft suspension and acceptable sound insulation.

"It drives comfortably and easily with good visibility; power responds when you need it, and fully loaded with the AC on it still feels strong on the motorway."

Positive dimension three — looks and value
Summary: the imposing, tidy exterior and the value of space-plus-spec at this price are widely appreciated.

"Looks good, powerful enough, plenty of space and very good value for money."

Negative dimension one — fuel use and city experience
Summary: higher fuel use is the most common owner complaint, especially in congested city driving.

"City fuel use is on the higher side; stop-and-go traffic pushes it up. The car is big, so the fuel bill is big too."

Negative dimension two — NVH and minor niggles
Summary: motorway road/wind noise, occasional interior rattles, and nav experience / occasional start-up quirks were raised by some owners.

"On rough roads there are slight interior rattles and the in-car navigation is not great, with road noise on the high side; there are a few minor issues, but nothing that stops you driving."

8. References

• Jetour X90 PLUS official model page and owner benefits. Retrieved from https://www.jetour.com.cn/vehicles/2025x90plus
• Dongchedi / Youjia and other outlets. Jetour X90 PLUS test drives and owner tests.
• Autohome owner forum. Jetour X90 PLUS owner reviews. Retrieved from https://k.m.autohome.com.cn/6146
• Global Petrol Prices (2026). World Average Gasoline & Electricity Prices. Retrieved from https://www.globalpetrolprices.com
• IEA. Global EV Policy Explorer. Retrieved from https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/global-ev-policy-explorer