JSW Combat SUV: Expected Price, Specs, Plug-in Hybrid Range and Launch Date

Big, boxy SUVs with a rugged look are hard to ignore, and the JSW Combat SUV is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about launches in India. It will be the first car JSW Motors sells under its own badge, separate from the JSW MG Motor joint venture. Treat every figure below as expected, not confirmed, until JSW publishes its own numbers.

What Is the JSW Combat SUV?

The JSW Combat is the India version of the Jetour T2, the boxy adventure SUV that Chery sells abroad. It is reportedly built under a licensing and parts deal with Chery, with assembly planned at JSW’s plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. Early units may be imported. Reports say India gets the older T2 design with a few small tweaks: reworked headlamps and bumpers, plus COMBAT lettering across the bonnet where the Jetour badge sits overseas.

JSW Combat SUV Launch Date and Expected Price

Unveil and Launch Timeline

The unveil is expected on 4 December 2026, and invites have reportedly gone out for 3 and 4 December. Prices and the full launch should follow between December 2026 and early 2027.

Expected Price in India

Most reports point to ₹40–50 lakh ex-showroom, while a wider estimate runs from ₹30 lakh to ₹50 lakh. Nothing is official yet, so keep some room in your budget until the company confirms pricing.

Engine, Power and Performance

A Plug-in Hybrid Only Setup

Abroad, the T2 is mostly a petrol SUV, sold with 1.5T and 2.0T engines and an all-wheel-drive option. India is expected to get only the plug-in hybrid. A 1.5-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine works with two electric motors through a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission. Combined output is quoted at 360 hp and 610 Nm, sent to the front wheels.

Electric Range and Charging

• Battery: 18.4 kWh
• Claimed electric range: 90 km (NEDC)
• Claimed total range: up to 1,100 km
• AC charging (global T2): 30–100% in about 3 hours on a 6.6 kW charger
• DC charging (global T2): 30–80% in 27 minutes at 50 kW

The 90 km figure comes from a test cycle, so real roads will give you less. The source portal estimates roughly 55–70 km in city traffic, and 40–50 km on a fast ring road with the air conditioning running in peak summer. Even so, that covers most daily drives on electricity alone, with the petrol engine saved for weekends and highway trips.

Size, Design and Boot Space

The Combat is a monocoque SUV with an upright, boxy shape that looks tougher than a typical family car.

• Length x width x height: 4,785 x 2,006 x 1,880 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,800 mm
• Ground clearance: 220 mm
• Boot space: 752 litres
• Seating: five
• Wheels: 20-inch alloys, with the spare mounted on the tailgate

Features and Safety

Interior and Comfort

The expected cabin highlights include a 15.6-inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital cluster. Add a panoramic sunroof, ventilated and memory front seats, a 12-speaker Sony audio system and 50 W wireless charging.

Safety Equipment

The expected safety kit covers six airbags, a 540-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS with adaptive cruise control.

Colour Options

The expected colours are Night Black, Sand, Sun Orange, Lime Green, Misty Cyan and Silver Snow.

How the JSW Combat SUV Compares With Rivals

At the expected price, the Combat lands between two groups. The first is comfort-focused monocoque SUVs such as the Kia Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq. The second is diesel ladder-frame SUVs such as the Toyota Fortuner and MG Majestor.

The portal says the Combat would be the only plug-in hybrid in that group. It offers up to 90 km of claimed electric-only driving, while the rivals offer none or only short bursts. Where it gives ground is seating. The Fortuner, Majestor and Sorento offer a third row, whereas the Combat has five seats.

Pros and Cons

What Works in Its Favour

• It would be the only plug-in hybrid at this price, so most weekday driving can run on electricity at a fraction of a diesel SUV’s running cost.
• 360 hp and 610 Nm is strong performance for a family SUV.
• The big, boxy body, 220 mm of clearance and 752-litre boot look and carry like a proper adventure SUV.
• The expected equipment list is generous.
• A monocoque body should ride better on tarmac than the ladder-frame Fortuner and Majestor.

What to Weigh Carefully

• It has only five seats, while some rivals offer a third row at similar money.
• The India model is expected to be front-wheel drive with no low range, so it is not a true off-road rival to a 4×4 Fortuner.
• Plug-in hybrids do not get the road-tax waivers that many states give full EVs, so check your state’s on-road price.
• JSW Motors is a new carmaker in India, so service network depth and resale value are open questions.
• Prices, variants and the final specification are still unconfirmed and could change at the December unveil.

Should You Wait for the Launch?

If you want a large, well-equipped SUV with very low running costs and a tough exterior, the JSW Combat SUV deserves a place on your shortlist. Its plug-in hybrid setup suits daily city commutes and occasional long drives. But a lot is still unconfirmed, from price to variants to the final specification.

The sensible move is to watch the December unveil, compare the official numbers against rivals, and book a test drive before you commit.