This week I am driving the Jaecoo J8 SHS. A large seven-seat hybrid powered SUV. The reason we got the Jaecoo is that it’s an ideal size for mums with baby seats and Brianna will be chatting about that in another segment.
However, I’ve spent some time in it and came away feeling positive.
Overall, the styling is quite pleasant, and practical, with a tall opening tailgate.
Inside there is plenty of room, especially in the middle row seats. The third row is a little cramped. As a seven-seat SUV there is minimal boot space. But as a five-seat SUV there is plenty.
Packaged as the Summit version, which means lots of standard luxury, comfort, and safety features.
Performance comes from the Super Hybrid System. This matches a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, with two front electric motors and a single rear unit.
With a combined output of 315kW/580Nm, this large SUV delivers a total driving range of over 1,000km. EV only range is claimed at 169km on the NEDC rating.
All-wheel drive is achieved through an electric motor powering the rear axle and power is sent to the front wheels via an advanced Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (3DHT).
The biggest advantage though is the price. $59,990 plus the usual costs is outstanding value.
This is a Motoring Minute
Im Rob Fraser
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What is good?
- Excellent value for money
- Front two seat rows have plenty of room.
- Actually quite stylish, comfortable and well equipped.
What is not so good?
- Have to go to the screen for everything.
- Third row is really restricted for space.
- No full-size spare
Jaecoo J8 SHS buyers could also look at:
Buyers of the Jaecoo J8 SHS could look at both Hybrid and PHEV alternatives. These include:
- GWM Tank 500 PHEV
- BYD SEALION 8
- Chery Tiggo 9
- Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
- Haval H6 PHEV
- Kia Sorento PHEV
- Skoda Kodiaq PHEV
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