Screens are everywhere, but they are presented with some flair. A 15.6-inch central touchscreen handles the main functions, a broad 35.4-inch display sits across the dashboard and rear passengers can enjoy a 17.3-inch entertainment screen. An 18-speaker Lexicon audio system adds concert-hall drama, while a hidden refrigerator in the centre console may be the feature Bahrain drivers appreciate most during summer. There is substance behind the showmanship. Thick grab handles, physical climate controls and generous storage make the G700 genuinely family-friendly. The third row is best suited to children or shorter journeys, but it is usable, and the boot offers 224 litres with all six seats raised. Fold the third row and capacity expands to a much handier 719 litres. Built for More Its off-road credentials extend beyond chunky styling. All-wheel drive, adjustable air suspension, multiple terrain modes and clear exterior camera views make awkward surfaces less intimidating. Even if most owners never test its full abilities, knowing the G700 is ready for sand, rocks and steep inclines adds to its sense of adventure. The G700 is not subtle, light or remotely small. That is precisely its appeal. It combines the pace of a performance car, the cabin of a luxury lounge and the practicality of a family adventure vehicle. Most importantly, it has a sense of humour about the whole experience. The Jetour G700 turns every journey into an occasion and makes going big feel like excellent fun. 17500900 @jetourbahrain bahrainthismonth.com | SEPTEMBER 2026 MOTORING 31 Lounge on Wheels The cabin is the real party piece. Its sixseat arrangement places two individual captain’s chairs in the second row, creating the atmosphere of a private lounge. Heating, ventilation and massage functions are available for both front and middle-row occupants, meaning passengers may be considerably more reluctant to leave than expected. There are big SUVs, and then there is the Jetour G700. At nearly 5.2m long and 2.05m wide, it arrives with the sort of presence that makes ordinary parking bays look nervous. The upright nose, squared-off body and rear-mounted spare wheel are unapologetically rugged, yet the lighting and beautifully finished details give it an unmistakably premium edge. That combination suits Bahrain rather well. The G700 looks equally at home pulling up outside a five-star hotel, heading towards the desert or swallowing a family and its luggage for a weekend escape. It is bold without becoming cartoonish and carries its considerable size with confidence. Power Meets Polish Beneath that imposing body sits a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, dual electric motors and all-wheel drive. Together they produce a mighty 665kW and 1,135Nm of torque. The headline figure is 0–100km/h in only 4.6 seconds, which sounds faintly ridiculous for an SUV weighing more than three tonnes. It feels ridiculous too, in the best possible way. Press the accelerator with purpose and the G700 gathers itself before charging forward with the enthusiasm of something half its size. The view from the high driving position makes the sensation even more entertaining, although the laws of physics soon remind you that this is a large, heavy machine rather than a sports car wearing hiking boots. Around town, its personality changes. The plugin hybrid system allows up to 100km of electric driving according to the Bahrain specification, while its 800V architecture supports rapid charging. Daily commutes can become almost silent electric journeys. Pulling away is quiet and smooth, power delivery is effortless and the air suspension takes the sting out of rougher surfaces. The steering is light enough for Manama traffic and the surround-view cameras prove invaluable when manoeuvring.
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