Jetour T2 Lightning i-DM vs Subaru Forester
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Jetour T2 Lightning i-DM and the Subaru Forester as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (United Asia Automotive Group, Inc.) and Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Jetour International, via jetourglobal.com.
Jetour T2 Lightning i-DM
Lightning i-DM variant
- SRP
- ₱2,488,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱43,296
Photo: Motor Image Pilipinas (Subaru Philippines), via subaru.asia.
Subaru Forester
2.5 i-S e-BOXER Hybrid variant
- SRP
- ₱2,498,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱43,470
How they differ
- The Jetour T2 Lightning i-DM is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱2,488,000, which is ₱10,000 (0%) below the Subaru Forester at ₱2,498,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the T2 Lightning i-DM is estimated at ₱43,296 a month against ₱43,470 for the Forester, a difference of ₱174 a month.
- The T2 Lightning i-DM makes more power (224 PS against 164 PS for the Forester).
- The T2 Lightning i-DM has more torque (390 Nm against 209 Nm for the Forester).
- The Forester has the larger engine (2,498 cc against 1,500 cc for the T2 Lightning i-DM).
- The Forester sits higher off the ground (220 mm against 205 mm for the T2 Lightning i-DM).
- They differ in powertrain: the T2 Lightning i-DM has a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the Forester a hybrid powertrain.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Jetour T2 Lightning i-DMLightning i-DM, ₱2,488,000 | Subaru Forester2.5 i-S e-BOXER Hybrid, ₱2,498,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1.5L turbocharged petrol (156 PS, 220 Nm) with dual electric motors (plug-in hybrid) | 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve direct-injection petrol + e-BOXER hybrid system |
| Displacement (differs) | 1500 cc | 2498 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 224 PS | 164 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 5600 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 390 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 3,600-4,800 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Direct fuel injection |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 16.9 km/L |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 26.7 kWh | n/a |
| Battery type (differs) | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) | Lithium-ion (259 V, 4.3 Ah) |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 90 kW |
| AC charging (differs) | 6.6 kW | n/a |
| Charging time (differs) | DC: 30 to 80% in about 30 minutes; AC: 0 to 100% in 6 to 8 hours | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) | Lineartronic CVT with manual mode and paddle shifters |
| Drivetrain (differs) | FWD | Symmetrical AWD (electronically controlled AWD coupling) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 4655 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 1830 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 2670 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 205 mm | 220 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 1760 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | n/a | 5.4 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | n/a | 63 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | n/a | 1655 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Double wishbone |
| Front brake (differs) | n/a | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | n/a | Ventilated disc |
| Tyres (differs) | n/a | 235/50R19 |
| Wheels (differs) | 19-inch alloy | 19" machined aluminium alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | 4-wheel ABS with brake assist |
| Airbags (differs) | n/a | 8 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | n/a | EyeSight 4.0: Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centring, Lane Departure Prevention, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, High Beam Assist, Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking, Multi View Monitor, Driver Monitoring System, Emergency Driving Stop System |
| Stability control (differs) | n/a | Vehicle Dynamics Control with Active Torque Vectoring and towing stability control |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 15.6-inch touchscreen, 12-speaker audio | 11.6" Full HD display, Harman/Kardon premium audio with 10 speakers, subwoofer and 8-channel amplifier |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, wireless charger |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 10.25-inch digital display | Dual gauges with 4.2" full-colour LCD |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED with auto-leveller and Steering Responsive Headlights |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Keyless access with push-button start |
| Other features (differs) | Vehicle-to-load (V2L), panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera | Leather seats, 10-way power driver's seat with memory, 8-way power passenger seat, power sunroof, hands-free power rear gate, dual-zone climate control, dual-function X-MODE with hill descent control, EV drive mode |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 6-year or 1,000,000 km general warranty plus a 10-year engine warranty | 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.