The Jetour X70L and the Jetour Shanhai L7 Plus are mid-size crossover SUVs produced by Chery under the Jetour brand. The X70L uses a petrol powertrain while the Shanhai L7 Plus uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain. In Kuwait, the X70L is known as the Soueast S08 DM.
The X70L is intended to be a third generation of the X70. The L7 Plus is intended to be a second generation of the Jetour Shanhai L7.
Overview
The Shanhai L7 Plus was unveiled at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show.[1]
The X70L and Shanhai L7 Plus are both mid-size SUVs and are larger than both the X70 and Shanhai L7. Both models are available in 5-seater and 7-seater configurations.
Pre-sales of the Shanhai L7 Plus began August 18, 2025.[2] Sales commenced at the 2025 Chengdu Auto Show. The X70L's sales commenced on October 7, 2025.[3]
Design and features
The X70L uses a chrome front grille, a full-width rear light bar, and Y-shaped headlights.[4] The Shanhai L7 Plus also uses Y-shaped headlights in the front but does not feature the grille of the X70L. Both models use semi-hidden door handles.[5]
Formacar claims that the Shanhai L7 Plus uses a front end reminiscent of Kia's EV models.[6]
The Shanhai L7 Plus features a 15.6-inch central touchscreen that can swivel 10 degrees left or right, a three-spoke steering wheel, the Tour OS 3.0 AI system which includes a large language model for voice commands, and a 12-speaker system that is expected to come with the L7 Plus.[7]
Powertrain
X70L
The X70L will be available with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline 4 producing 181 hp and also has a top speed of 180 km/h.[8] A 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4 producing 251 horsepower (187 kW; 254 PS) is also available. Both engines use an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2-liter engine is exclusive to the X70L.[9]
Shanhai L7 Plus
The Shanhai L7 Plus also uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4, this time producing 154 hp with a total power output of 355 hp and 391 lbft of torque. The Shanhai L7 Plus uses a 32.664 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, although the manufacturer of the battery is yet to be revealed. The Shanhai L7 Plus has a CLTC all-electric range of 220 km and a combined range of 1500 km.[10]
Sales
References
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- Dong Yi Chen. Jetour Shanhai L7 Plus PHEV with 355hp and max 1,700km range pre-sale starts at 19,500 USD CarNewsChina, August 18, 2025^
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