Jetour appoints W Motors as Nigerian distributor, unveils G700 model

L-R: Yuan Anguo, Jetour International vice president, and Wadih Nasrallah, CEO of W Motors, at Jetour Showroom on Adeyemo Alakija Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, where W Motors officially launched the Jetour G 700 SUV as an official distributor of Jetour vehicles in Nigeria

Jetour has appointed W Motors as its official distributor, positioning the Chinese automaker to expand its presence in Africas fast-growing automotive market.

Jetour Nigeria said the partnership reflects its commitment to offering technologically advanced vehicles suited to Nigerian road conditions and consumer needs.

The companies also stated that the partnership will be backed by after-sales support, an established distribution network, and a customer-oriented service structure aimed at improving the vehicle ownership experience.

As part of the collaboration, Jetour unveiled its G700 model in Nigeria on Wednesday at its showroom in Victoria Island Lagos.

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The event drew attendance from industry stakeholders, media representatives, and automotive enthusiasts, including Yuan Anguo, vice president of Jetour International, who attended to celebrate the brand’s expansion in Africa.

Anguo’s presence underscored Jetour’s expansion plans in Nigeria and other markets, with the event spotlighting the G700’s design and technology features.

Speaking at the event, Anguo held that Jetour has globalised its research and development operations, while revealing plans to launch a pickup model in Nigeria, aiming to expand its presence and market share in the country’s automotive sector.

Wadih Nasrallah, chief executive officer of W Motors, reassured customers about after-sales support, noting that the company has established a reliable spare-parts supply system, offering a seven-year, unlimited mileage warranty, the first of its kind in the African market.

Jetour G700 is a luxury hybrid all-terrain SUV designed for off-roading. Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and two electric motors, the G700 delivers an impressive 904 hp and 1,135 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in just 4.6 seconds.

It boasts a total driving range of 800 to 1,000 km, a wading depth of 900 mm, and seven intelligent off-road driving modes, designed to tackle a variety of terrains, from urban roads to desert dunes.

Inside, the G700’s spacious six-seater cabin includes massage seats and healthy air systems for maximum comfort and relaxation. The innovative cockpit features advanced four-screen interaction, a Snapdragon-powered voice control system, and seamless connectivity, providing the perfect blend of adventure and sophistication.

Other Jetour models distributed by W Motors include the Jetour T1, Jetour T2, and Jetour X90 Plus, among others.

Juliet Onyema is a transport journalist who reports on Nigeria’s transport and automobile industry. She covers emerging Electric Vehicles (EVs), ranging from adoption to usage, automobile firms and transport policies which affect them, and also recurring trends affecting commuters’ mobility interstate and intrastate.

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