The Amazing Race: Jetour PHEV Challenge

The Amazing Race: Jetour PHEV Challenge
10 vehicles. 200km. One unforgettable day behind the wheel. Welcome to the most exhilarating test drive experience in South Africa - a race format adventure through Johannesburg's finest driving terrain, revealing the extraordinary capability of the 2026 Jetour PHEV lineup.
16 May 2026African hills safari lodgeWaterfall City · Midrand
Your Mission Briefing
This is no ordinary test drive. You're about to experience the 2026 Jetour PHEV in exactly the conditions it was built for city streets, open highways, winding mountain passes and scenic rural roads. Every kilometre is a revelation.
10 Vehicles 
2 passengers per car. Your team, your adventure - navigating together as one convoy.
~200km Total
Two distinct 100km legs - outbound through the Magaliesberg, return via Krugersdorp and Randburg.
Live Game Control
Our Game Controller monitors every vehicle in real time and can message or call your team at any moment.
Clues Revealed En Route
Each leg is only unlocked once the previous one is complete. Stay sharp - the next waypoint is always a surprise. 
QR CODES ACTIVATIONS: We can also hide QR codes in the vehicle that only become active at specific checkpoints, with teams guided via the app to locations like the engine compartment, where scanning can unlock information, questions, videos, or even new challenges.
Route A — The Morning Leg
The outbound route covers approximately 100km, threading through three distinct driving environments before arriving at African Hills Safari Lodge for a 5-star lunch. Each waypoint brings a new challenge and a new reason to fall in love with the PHEV.
1
10:00 — Waterfall City
Convoy departs HQ. Snack packs, product intro, and True/False activity underway.
2
10:30 — Fourways
City driving segment. Stop-start urban traffic on Witkoppen Road showcases EV mode efficiency and regenerative braking.
3
11:00 — Lanseria Airport
N14 westbound. Highway performance and PHEV range on a long open dual carriageway.
4
11:20 — Hartbeespoort / R512
Scenic Magaliesberg. Winding valley roads and a Musical Conundrum roadblock.
5
11:35 — South via hartbeespoort / R560
This road adds both distance and drama to the approach of African Hills Safari Lodge.
6
12:00 — African Hills Safari Lodge
Lunch destination reached. 5-star experience, vehicle displays, and gifts.
10:00 AM · ROUTE A BEGINS
Start Line — Jetour SA HQ, Waterfall City
The convoy assembles at Jetour's South African headquarters in Waterfall City, Midrand. Branded snack packs are distributed, a product introduction wraps up, and the lead vehicle heads northwest on William Nicol / K101.
In-Car Activity - True or False: To kick things off, each team answers 6 True or False questions designed to surface the most surprising USPs of the Jetour PHEV. Expect a few jaw-dropping moments as you realise just how capable this vehicle truly is. As the day progresses, GPS-activated pop-ups appear on your screen — videos, facts and knowledge challenges that deepen your understanding of what you're driving.
10:30 AM · WAYPOINT 1
Fourways / Witkoppen Road
City Driving Segment
Navigate the urban arterials of Fourways - William Nicol to Witkoppen. This is where the Jetour PHEV truly earns its stripes. Stop-start city traffic is exactly where EV mode shines brightest, delivering whisper-quiet, zero-emission urban driving.
Feel the difference. No engine noise. No fuel burn. Pure electric torque through Johannesburg's busiest corridors.
PHEV Highlight: In pure EV mode, the Jetour PHEV produces zero tailpipe emissions in stop-start traffic - exactly the scenario where conventional vehicles are at their least efficient.
11:00 AM · WAYPOINT 2
Lanseria Airport — Highway Segment + Roadblock
The convoy joins the N14 westbound at the Lanseria interchange. The long, open dual carriageway is the perfect stage for demonstrating the Jetour PHEV's highway range and performance — where the hybrid powertrain manages energy with remarkable intelligence.
ROADBLOCK — Carbon Offset Challenge: Modern air travel leaves a hefty carbon footprint, but driving a 2026 Jetour PHEV to the airport is one brilliant way to offset it. At this stop, teams tackle a logic exercise: navigate a pre-determined route through 20 of Jetour's 200+ global service centres across 100+ countries. Plot the most efficient path, work as a team and earn your clue to the next waypoint. It's fast, it's fun and it puts Jetour's remarkable global footprint into sharp perspective.
11:20 AM · WAYPOINT 3 + 4
Hartbeespoort Dam / R512 - R560
Scenic Rural Segment + Musical Conundrum
Exit the N14 onto R512 south towards Hartbeespoort Dam before turning south onto the R560. The Magaliesberg mountain backdrop and winding valley roads make this the visual highlight of the entire route, a stunning showcase for the convoy and videographer alike.
ROADBLOCK — Musical Conundrum: Retrieve the hidden USB from the car and plug it into the media player. You'll hear 6 song snippets, listen as many times as you like and request hints if you're stuck. Your mission: decipher the secret word hidden in the artists' initials, not the songs themselves.
Example: JETOUR = Jennifer Lopez · Eminem · Tina Turner · OutKast · U2 · REM. Simple? Only once you know how!
12:00 AM · LUNCH DESTINATION
African Hills Safari Lodge — 
5 Star Midpoint
After ~100km of exhilarating driving, the convoy arrives at the magnificent African Hills Safari Lodge nestled in the Magaliesberg. Approximately two hours of world-class hospitality awaits.
Vehicle Display T1
Poering the coffee machine takes centre stage — demonstrating the Jetour PHEV's remarkable lifestyle features in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Vehicle Display T2
Camping scenario setup — showcasing the PHEV's V2L (vehicle-to-load) capability and off-grid versatility in a real-world context.
Gifts Presented
Each guest receives a curated gift. Customer interviews conducted. Memorable moments captured by the event photographer.
Moneyfacing Challenge
The Moneyfacing Challenge is a fast, fun team activity where pairs use currency notes with iconic faces. One person folds and holds the note against their teammate’s face, trying to match facial features and angles as closely as possible. It’s all about creativity, communication and plenty of laughter along the way.
Route B — The Return Leg
The afternoon journey covers a completely different 100km route heading east — new roads, new scenery, new activities and a different vehicle version. The return leg is all about exploring the unique features of both Jetour PHEV models through rolling checkpoints that require no stopping.
1
14:00 — African Hills Safari Lodge
Vehicle swop and depart east on R24 / Old Rustenberg road through Magaliesberg farmland and open veld.
2
14:25 — Hekpoort / R560
Scenic rural leg. Rolling hills and western Magaliesberg on entirely different roads to the outbound route.
3
14:50 — Krugersdorp / N14
Highway segment east. Back-to-back PHEV range comparison with the morning's N14 leg.
4
15:20 — Northgate / Randburg
Urban segment through Northriding streets before joining N1 North. Breaking News video challenge!
5
16:00 — Waterfall City - Jetour SA HQ
Convoy arrives back at HQ. Survey, prize giving and celebrations.
14:00 PM · ROUTE B BEGINS
African Hills Safari Lodge — Vehicle Swap & Departure
After a refreshing lunch and engaging activities, the teams prepare for the Return Leg of The Amazing Race. This crucial midpoint sees a mandatory vehicle swap, ensuring each participant experiences the unique characteristics of a different Jetour PHEV model.
The convoy departs east from the lodge on the R24 / Old Rustenberg road, navigating through the scenic Magaliesberg farmland and expansive open veld. This initial stretch of the return journey offers a tranquil start as the challenge continues.
Experience Both Models: The vehicle swap allows every team to directly compare the driving dynamics, comfort and advanced features of both Jetour PHEV models across varied landscapes, from urban sprawl to open country roads.
ROADBLOCK — Seeing the Impossible: The Forced Perspective Challenge is a playful photo stop where teams use angles, distance and clever positioning to create fun optical illusions.
Working with the landscape, participants make objects or teammates appear bigger, smaller, closer or further away than they really are.
It’s a light, creative moment that fits perfectly into the journey—blending teamwork, laughter and a fresh way of seeing the surroundings.
14:25 PM · WAYPOINT 1
Hekpoort / R560 Junction
Scenic Rural Segment + Seeing the Impossible
R560 south through Hekpoort offers an entirely different landscape to the outbound R512 rolling hills, the western face of the Magaliesberg range and quieter back roads where EV mode creates a genuinely serene driving experience.
This is the Jetour PHEV at its most peaceful. No combustion. No noise. Just magnificent South African countryside unfolding ahead of you.
14:50 PM · WAYPOINT 2
Krugersdorp / N14 East
Highway Comparison Segment
Join the N14 eastbound at Krugersdorp for a fascinating back-to-back comparison with the morning's outbound highway leg — same road class, opposite direction and a live demonstration of how intelligently the PHEV manages energy over sustained highway driving.
15:20 PM · WAYPOINT 3
Northgate — Breaking News Challenge
After navigating Randburg and Northriding's urban streets before joining the N1 North, teams arrive at the most creative checkpoint of the day.
ROLLING CHECKPOINT — Breaking News Report: Your team has 30 seconds to film a sensational breaking news broadcast connected to today's event. Lights, camera, action — no stopping required, just inspiration and creativity at full throttle.

Need a starting point? How about: "Jetour announces development of the 5-DHT motor to fuel NASA's Artemis 3 mission to Mars in 2028!" — but honestly, who knows what your team will dream up? The wilder, the better. The Game Controller is watching. 
This is where personality shines. The best broadcast earns serious bragging rights — and potentially a podium finish. Teams then join the N1 North for the final sprint home to Waterfall City.
16:00 PM · FINISH LINE
Waterfall City — The Final Lap
The convoy arrives back at Jetour SA HQ via the N1 North to Buccleuch interchange, then east on R564 into Waterfall City. Approximately 200km completed. Two extraordinary driving environments experienced. One unforgettable day behind the wheel of the future.
Integrated Survey
Teams complete a vehicle feedback survey — favourite features, best USPs, and how much fuel was actually used across the full 200km journey.
Prize Giving
Customised quality medals for the top 3 teams. Points tallied across all roadblocks, activities, and checkpoints. Champions crowned.
Thank You
Guests thanked personally. Final photos captured. The Jetour PHEV story continues — hopefully with you behind the wheel.
The Full Picture
200km. Every Road Surface. One PHEV.
The 2026 Jetour PHEV was engineered to excel in every environment you encountered today. Here's what the route deliberately put it through — and why each segment matters.
Urban EV Mode
Fourways and Randburg's stop-start traffic. Zero emissions, whisper-quiet torque, and remarkable efficiency where conventional engines struggle most.
Highway Range
N14 east and west. The hybrid powertrain managing energy intelligently across long open carriageways — demonstrating real-world range you can rely on.
Scenic Rural Performance
R512 and R560 through the Magaliesberg. Dynamic handling on winding valley roads with a mountain backdrop — where driving becomes pure pleasure.
Game Control — Always Watching 
Behind every great race is a great controller. Today's experience is managed in real time by our Game Controller — tracking every vehicle's GPS location and ready to engage your team at any moment.
What the Game Controller Does
Monitors all 10 vehicles simultaneously via live GPS tracking
Sends messages and calls teams at strategic moments
Triggers GPS-activated pop-ups: videos, facts, and challenges
Controls the reveal of each new waypoint or leg
Scores teams across all roadblocks and creative activities
Manages timing to keep the convoy on schedule
What Your Team Experiences
From the moment you leave HQ, the experience is dynamic and responsive. Pop-up content appears as you pass key GPS coordinates — short videos highlighting PHEV technology, quick knowledge challenges, and surprising facts about the vehicle you're driving.
No two teams will experience exactly the same moments at exactly the same time. Stay alert. The next message from Game Control could arrive at any second.
Pro Tip: The Game Controller knows if you've pulled over when you shouldn't have. Drive smart. Drive clever. And always read the fine print on your clues. 
Why It All Matters
Experience Is the Best Salesperson
No brochure, no spec sheet, and no showroom walk-around can replicate 200km of real roads across three distinct driving environments. The Amazing Race format was designed with one purpose: to let the 2026 Jetour PHEV speak entirely for itself.
200km
Total Route
Across city, highway, and mountain terrain in a single day
10
Vehicles
20 guests experiencing the full PHEV range simultaneously
100+
Countries
Jetour's global footprint — over 2000 service centres worldwide
5★
Lunch Venue
African Hills Safari Lodge, a world-class midpoint for a world-class vehicle