🇨🇳China·Startups·26 Oct 2026·via Pr Newswire Apac

    Eight Years of "Travel+": JETOUR Evolves from Box-Style SUV Champion to a Leading Global Travel Lifestyle Brand

    JETOUR, a Chinese automotive brand, has reported its evolution from a pioneer in China's box-style SUV segment to a global travel lifestyle brand since launching its "Travel+" strategy in 2018. As of September 2026, the company claimed cumulative global sales of 2.56 million units across over 100 countries, securing the top position in box-style SUV sales in 13 countries.

    JETOUR's "Travel+" strategy, initiated in 2018, appears to be a foundational element for its reported growth. The brand defines its box-style SUVs as combining off-road capability, practical interior space, and comfort for long-distance travel, making them suitable for both urban commutes and more extensive journeys. This product focus reportedly helped JETOUR achieve significant sales figures and market leadership in specific box-style SUV segments.

    The company's stated evolution into a "global travel lifestyle brand" expands its strategy beyond vehicle design. JETOUR indicates it defines products around "real-world travel scenarios" and aims to make professional-grade 4WD, hybrid, and intelligent control technologies accessible. This is intended to democratize off-road experiences, supported by technologies like XWD Fully Automatic Intelligent 4WD, GAIA All-Terrain Intelligent Architecture, and C-DM Super Hybrid.

    Beyond vehicle technology, JETOUR integrates broader user engagement through initiatives it categorizes as "Travel as Exploration," "Travel as Philanthropy," and "Travel as Culture." These include partnerships for wildlife conservation, such as the "Return of the Cheetah" initiative in Africa and programs in Malaysia and Pakistan, alongside cultural events like the "Travel+" Carnival and sports partnerships. The brand presents "Travel+" as a lifestyle that users can experience and sustain, linking product experiences with regional culture and sports.

    While JETOUR details its strategic expansion and reported sales, the provided information does not offer independent verification of its market claims or an external assessment of how these broader "lifestyle" initiatives influence consumer perception beyond vehicle ownership.

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