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JETOUR X70 FL in Panama: seven seats, versions and what to check before deciding

JETOUR X70 FL in Panama: seven seats, versions and what to check before deciding

In short: The JETOUR X70 FL is the seven-seat SUV that Petromotors, the brand's official distributor, sells in Panama in two versions, Comfort and Signature. Both share a 1.5 turbo engine with 154 hp and 230 Nm, a six-speed automatic gearbox, front-wheel drive, six airbags, a 540° camera, a panoramic roof and a 7-year or 200,000 km warranty. The Signature adds LED headlights, leather upholstery, a powered tailgate, a wireless charger and eight speakers. Its weak point is clear: it does not offer autonomous emergency braking. Against rivals such as the Toyota Rush, the Kia Carens or the Mitsubishi Xpander…
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JETOUR warranty in Panama: what it covers, what it excludes and what voids it

JETOUR warranty in Panama: what it covers, what it excludes and what voids it

In short: New JETOUR vehicles sold by Petromotors, the brand’s official distributor in Panama, carry a warranty of 7 years or 200,000 km, whichever comes first, and the battery of the plug-in hybrids is covered for 8 years or 150,000 km. That headline figure does not apply equally to the whole vehicle: according to the warranty document the distributor hands to the owner, the transmission, the audio system, the 12 V battery and wear parts have their own, shorter terms. Cover includes parts and labour, applies only within Panama and depends on one condition: having every service done on time…
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JETOUR T1 vs RAV4, CX-5 and Tucson: which compact SUV suits which buyer in Panama

JETOUR T1 vs RAV4, CX-5 and Tucson: which compact SUV suits which buyer in Panama

In short: The JETOUR T1 is a compact SUV with off-roader looks that Petromotors sells in Panama in three versions: a 181 hp 1.5 turbo with front-wheel drive, a 251 hp 2.0 turbo with XWD all-wheel drive and a 342 hp plug-in hybrid. Against the Toyota RAV4, the Mazda CX-5 and the Hyundai Tucson, according to the spec sheets published in the country, it wins on power, width, height and warranty (7 years or 200,000 km), and adds five ASEAN NCAP stars. The rivals answer with seven airbags in the RAV4 and the CX-5, a slightly larger boot in the…
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JETOUR G700 or Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: which off-roader suits Panama

JETOUR G700 or Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: which off-roader suits Panama

In short: The JETOUR G700 and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado compete for the same buyer in Panama with opposite recipes. The G700 is a ladder-frame plug-in hybrid off-roader with 892 hp, 1,135 Nm, 100 km of electric range on the WLTC cycle, 230 mm of ground clearance and a 900 mm wading depth. The Prado 250 relies on a 2.8 turbodiesel with 201 hp and 500 Nm, permanent 4WD and five stars in the Australian ANCAP test. The G700 wins on performance, equipment and everyday electric use; the Prado, on track record, service network and resale value. The choice…
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Plug-in hybrids and electric cars in Panama: models on sale and Panama Motor Show premieres

Plug-in hybrids and electric cars in Panama: models on sale and Panama Motor Show premieres

In short: the plug-in hybrid offer in Panama includes models from JETOUR, BYD, Changan, Jaecoo, GAC, Lynk & Co and Toyota, according to Deagencia's hybrid report, plus the premiere of the SOUEAST S08. The Panama Motor Show 2026, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 11 October at the Panama Convention Center in Amador, is the fair's edition with the most electrified premieres. There are at least six plug-in hybrids and seven electric cars confirmed among launches and new arrivals: the JETOUR G700 and the new T2 plug-in hybrid with AWD, the Soueast S08, the Jaecoo J7 and J8, the…
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JETOUR at the Panama Motor Show 2026: G700, T1, T2 hybrid and what to see at its stand

JETOUR at the Panama Motor Show 2026: G700, T1, T2 hybrid and what to see at its stand

Update, 16 October 2026: the Panama Motor Show 2026 has ended (it closed on Sunday 11 October). This note is kept as a record of what JETOUR presented at the fair. Current models and warranty are in the JETOUR in Panama guide. In short: JETOUR takes part in the Panama Motor Show 2026, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 11 October at the Panama Convention Center in Amador, through its official distributor, Petromotors. The star is the G700, an 892 hp plug-in hybrid off-roader on a ladder frame; alongside it are the compact SUV T1, in petrol and plug-in…
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Vehicle Transfer in Panama: Requirements and Steps

Vehicle Transfer in Panama: Requirements and Steps

In short: transferring a vehicle in Panama takes two stages: first at the Panama City Mayor's Office, with the digital transfer card and the vehicle and party documents, and then at the ATTT Single Vehicle Registry, which issues the registration in the buyer's name. According to the Mayor's Office page and the ATTT listing on Panamá Digital, the documents change depending on whether the parties attend in person, whether an agent acts, and whether either party is a company. Updated October 2026. Neither official source publishes the total processing time. In this guide The transfer in two stages Stage 1:…
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Panama Residency Through a Panamanian Child: Requirements, Age and Permit

Panama Residency Through a Panamanian Child: Requirements, Age and Permit

In short: A foreigner with one or more Panamanian children who are at least five years old can ask Panama's National Migration Service (SNM) for a provisional permanent-resident permit for demographic reasons and family reunification. The first permit lasts two years and, once it has run, permanent residency can be requested without repeating the criminal record certificate or the certified checks. The official form does not require marriage to, or living with, the child's other parent. Data checked on October 7, 2026 against the SNM's RD3 form and the rules behind it. Contents of this guide Who qualifies and how…
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Jetour T1: price, technical sheet and performance of its three versions in Panama (2026)

Jetour T1: price, technical sheet and performance of its three versions in Panama (2026)

In short: the Jetour T1 is a compact SUV with off-road styling sold in Panama in three versions: Comfort (32,000 dollars), Sport 2.0T XWD (38,000) and Plug-in Hybrid (38,000), ITBMS included, according to the September 2026 offer prices from Petromotors, the brand's official distributor. Power ranges from 181 hp in the entry version to 342 hp in the hybrid, and all have a 7-year or 200,000 km warranty. It arrived in the country in March 2025 and shares its platform with its bigger sibling, the Jetour T2. It is built in Fuzhou, China. In other markets it is known as…
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Jetour G700: price, technical sheet and performance of the hybrid off-roader in Panama (2026)

Jetour G700: price, technical sheet and performance of the hybrid off-roader in Panama (2026)

In short: the Jetour G700 is a ladder-frame off-roader with an 892 hp plug-in hybrid system, sold in Panama from 60,000 dollars in the 5-seat version and 68,000 in the 6-seat version, ITBMS included, according to Petromotors, the brand's official distributor. It promises around 100 km in electric mode, 900 mm of wading depth and a 7-year or 200,000 km warranty. It is the flagship of Zongheng, Jetour's premium line, and is built in Fuzhou, China, on the GAIA off-road platform. Panama was the first country in the Americas to receive it, in January 2026, and its official launch was…
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How long each immigration procedure takes in Panama: regulated and estimated timelines and what lengthens them

How long each immigration procedure takes in Panama: regulated and estimated timelines and what lengthens them

In short: Panama's National Immigration Service does not publish how long it takes to resolve a residence permit. Only one deadline is written in a rule: the qualified investor's 30 days. Everything else is a market estimate: three to six months for pensionado and Friendly Nations, two to four for foreign professional, thirty to sixty days for digital nomad. What Immigration does publish are its figures: 16,457 applications resolved in the first half of 2026 with a 97% approval rate, and the fines and fees of each phase. This guide separates what is regulated from what is estimated and explains…
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Panama’s eight residency routes compared: which suits each profile, budget and timeline

Panama’s eight residency routes compared: which suits each profile, budget and timeline

In short: Panama has at least eight residency routes for foreigners, and none is "the best": each fits a profile. Someone drawing a 1,000 dollar pension gets immediate permanent residency without investing; a citizen of one of the more than 50 Friendly Nations gets it with a job or 200,000 dollars; someone with 300,000 for a new property gets it in 30 days as a qualified investor; a remote worker for foreign clients only gets an 18-month stay. This table compares the economic requirement, type of residency, duration and legal basis of each route using official data. The eight routes…
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