Jetour and GWM expand hybrid pickup presence in Brazil

Chinese automotive manufacturers are expanding their presence in the Brazilian pickup truck segment through new hybrid technology and patent registrations.

Jetour, a brand under the Chery group, has registered a patent with the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) for the Jetour F700. Currently sold in China, this plug-in hybrid pickup features a 2.0 turbo gasoline engine paired with two electric motors, producing 904 cv and 115.7 kgfm of torque. The vehicle utilizes an 800V electrical architecture, allowing a 10% to 80% charge in 10 minutes, and offers a combined range of up to 1,300 km.

Separately, GWM has announced plans to launch the Poer P500 PHEV Flex in Brazil by 2027. This model will feature a flex-fuel plug-in hybrid system combining a 2.0 turbo engine with an electric motor to produce 394 cv and 76.5 kgfm of torque. The Poer P500 is expected to offer a combined range of 1,060 km and an electric-only range of up to 115 km.