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Jaecoo has launched its first product in Australia, the J7 mid-size SUV priced from $34,990 drive away. The first J7s will land in dealers in May.
Using the same platform as the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, the J7 will be offered in four variants locally: base Core, mid-range Track and Ridge and top-spec plug-in hybrid Summit.
The petrol J7 range uses the same turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine as the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, making 137kW of power and 275Nm of torque. That’s mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and either front- or all-wheel drive. Fuel consumption for the 2WD models is rated at 7.0L/100km and 7.8L/100km for the AWD.
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The top-spec Summit, however, uses a 105kW/215Nm turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a 150kW/310Nm electric motor for 255kW/525Nm total outputs. Its 18.3kWh LFP battery allows for a claimed 90km of electric driving range (WLTP) and a total driving range from a full battery and full tank of fuel of over 1,200km. Its claimed fuel consumption is just 1.0L/100km, though as with all plug-in hybrids, that depends on how much it’s charged.
Unlike a lot of PHEVs, the J7 Summit can be DC fast charged at up to 40kW for a 30 to 80 per cent charge in as little as 20 minutes. Above 30 percent charge, the J7 PHEV can run as a pure EV at up to speeds of 120km/h.
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Measuring 4,500mm long, the J7 is around 10cm shorter than a Toyota RAV4. It also measures 1,865mm wide, 1,680mm tall and rides on a 2,700mm long wheelbase. The bootspace measures between 340 litres for AWD/PHEV variants to 424L for the 2WD cars - the seats folded figure is between 1,265L and 1,349L.
Jaecoo cars are covered by an eight-year/unlimited km warranty with eight years of capped price servicing and up to eight years of roadside assistance (if the car is serviced through Jaecoo). Eight years of servicing costs $2,952 for the 2WD models, $3,322 for AWD and $3,372 for the PHEV.
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| Jaecoo J7 pricing (drive away): | |
|---|---|
| Core 2WD | $34,990 |
| Track 2WD | $37,990 |
| Ridge AWD | $42,990 |
| Summit PHEV 2WD | $47,990 |
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| Jaecoo J7 Core standard equipment: | |
|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels with a space saver spare wheel | |
| Dusk-sensing LED headlights | Front and rear USB-A and USB-C ports |
| Keyless entry and start | Seven airbags |
| Roof rails | Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) |
| Synthetic leather seat and steering wheel upholstery | Adaptive cruise control |
| Six-way driver/four-way front passenger electric seat adjustment | Traffic jam assist |
| Manual air-conditioning with rear air vents | Lane keeping assistance |
| 10.25-inch digital driver’s display | Lane centring |
| 13.2-inch touchscreen | Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert |
| Wireless/wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Traffic sign recognition |
| Satellite navigation | Driver monitoring |
| Digital radio | Rear parking sensors |
| Six-speaker sound system | Reversing camera |
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| J7 Track adds to Core: | |
|---|---|
| Rain-sensing wipers | Front parking sensors |
| Driver’s knee airbag | 360-degree camera |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control | Acoustic windscreen glass |
| Eight-speaker Sony sound system | Electronic rear child safety locks |
| 50W wireless phone charger | Colour-selectable cabin ambient lighting |
| Power tailgate | Heated front seats |
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| J7 Ridge adds to Track: | |
|---|---|
| All-wheel drive with a torque-biasing rear differential | Driver seat memory |
| 19-inch alloy wheels with a full-sized spare wheel | Ventilated front seats |
| Larger 14.8-inch touchscreen | Heated steering wheel |
| Head-up display | Puddle lamps |
| Panoramic sunroof with sunshade | Alloy pedals |
| Perforated synthetic leather trim | Auto-dimming rear mirror |
| Four-way driver’s lumbar adjustment | Inbuilt dashcam |
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| J7 Summit PHEV adds to Ridge: | |
|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid system with 18.3kWh battery | Tyre repair kit (no spare) |
| 19-inch wheels in ‘aero’ design | Steering column-mounted gear selector |
The Jaecoo J7 range will be available from Chery Jaecoo dealerships from May.
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