Those who like hardcore off-roading can take a look over here. Jetour officials have just released word that the Horse Edition of the Traveler and the Freedom will officially launch on the 11th of this month.

As we all know, the boxy SUV market is indeed way too crowded now, with plenty of choices and fiercely competitive pricing.

But I won't read out a boring spec sheet. Instead, I'll combine real owner feedback to talk about whether these two cars are actually worth spending your hard-earned money on.

Let's start with the Traveler Horse Edition. In the official video, that full-body blacked-out treatment paired with red brake calipers really maxes out the visual impact—a proper "Black Warrior" style.

In the 139,900 to 191,900 yuan price range, the core selling points remain the 2.0T engine mated to an 8AT transmission, plus BorgWarner's sixth-generation XWD fully automatic intelligent four-wheel drive and an intelligent limited-slip differential lock.

To be fair, this hardware setup is genuinely capable on unpaved surfaces. Its cross-axle escape ability ranks among the best in its class—that's beyond doubt.

However, if you buy a boxy SUV, you have to accept its temper. I've seen many real owners complain to me before, saying the 2.0T version's fuel consumption in stop-and-go city driving heads toward 10 or even higher.

Of course, complaints aside, that's just reality—no joke. This is a boxy design with a huge frontal area. Wanting hardcore aggressive looks AND Japanese-car fuel economy? That's pure wishful thinking!

But on the flip side, what you get in exchange for high fuel consumption is a body torsional rigidity of up to 31,000 N·m/deg—a hard metric that can save your life in a critical moment. It's up to you how to weigh the trade-off.

Speaking of which, Nianhan has to objectively criticize one thing: this car removed the physical air conditioning buttons, which indeed makes blind operation while driving less convenient and clear. Hopefully the Horse Edition will make some optimizations to the infotainment interaction.

Now let's talk about the more accessibly priced Freedom Horse Edition. Starting at 124,900 yuan, this is clearly aimed at the Haval Big Dog.

And as we all know, the Freedom's biggest trump card is class-leading space. A 2810mm wheelbase in a compact SUV goes without saying—it's a proper dimension-crushing advantage.

Rear legroom is very generous, and the seats fold flat to serve as a bed directly. Weekend family camping is zero pressure—genuinely comfortable.

Let's get into the powertrain details. The 1.5T with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch is completely adequate for city commuting. If you frequently carry a full load up long steep inclines, the power response will lag a beat—you'll need to stomp on the throttle and rev higher.

But if you want to play a bit wilder, go straight for the 187 kW 2.0T with the 8AT four-wheel-drive version. The specially designed X mode intelligently identifies road conditions and automatically distributes torque, saving off-road beginners a lot of tedious operations.

In summary, before buying either of these two cars, you need to first ask yourself whether you can accept their shortcomings.

High wind noise on the highway, relatively high city fuel consumption, and smart features that aren't thoughtful enough—these are the other side of the coin. If you want a hardcore look and purely city commuting, the Freedom 1.5T version offers the best value.

If you truly have an off-roading heart, the Traveler's 2.0T four-wheel-drive version is your pick. These two Horse Editions are launching soon—will the pricing bring a surprise?