Jaecoo Malaysia today officially previewed the Jaecoo J7, which will be its first model to be launched in Malaysia sometime in the second quarter of 2024. Positioned as a premium off-roader, the J7 was shown in two variants, with one having standard all-wheel drive with seven selectable terrain modes.
This is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 1.6 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine, the latter rated at 197 PS (194 hp or 145 kW) and 290 Nm of torque – 0-100 km/h in eight seconds. The second variant is front-wheel drive only with the same engine and transmission.
In terms of dimensions, the J7 measures 4,500 mm long, 1,865 mm wide, 1,680 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,672 mm. That makes it about the size of a Toyota Corolla Cross while also smaller than the Mazda CX-5.
Additionally, the J7 has 200 mm ground clearance, a wading depth of 600 mm, 21 degrees of approach angle and 29 degrees of departure angle. For those concerned about practicality, the J7 has a maximum towing capacity of 1,300 kg, a roof load capacity of 75 kg as well as a boot space of 412 litres.
Both variants come with 19-inch “Aurora-inspired” alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, dual-tier LED headlamps, leather seat upholstery, 64-colour ambient lighting and a 50 W air-cooled wireless charger.
Other features include a head-up display, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, climatised front seats, dual-zone climate control (with rear vents), a powered tailgate and a panoramic sunroof.
As for safety and driver assistance systems, the J7 is said to come with 21 intelligent driving functions. These are automatic emergency braking (AEB), front collision warning, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, emergency lane keeping, intelligent evasion system, curve speed assistance, lead car departure notification, an around-view monitor, door opening warning and park assist.
The list continues with rear collision warning, rear cross traffic alert, rear cross traffic braking, blind spot monitoring, lane change assist, auto high beam and adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist.
Final pricing isn’t available for now, but we’re told that the J7 will be around the region of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro that currently sells for RM159,800. We were also told customer units of the J7 will be locally assembled (CKD) from the start. With all available information so far, what do you think of the J7?
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China car RM160k…. it is way too expensive.
If you love making people laugh, you should buy this.
I bought a Cikgu!
U making me laugh
wow…range rover copy ori
Which part copy Range Rover? The shape of the tayar that is round? Hahahaha. Bodoh
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It’s a JV between Jaecoo and Land Rover. Of course it got the similarities. Do some research brother.
At this price point, I think it will have trouble selling as people would tend to consider more traditional brands like the CRV. For a relatively unknown brand, although I must say that the design looks good but it is not a great bargain from the price point to attract buyers.
spare part available or not? My X70 still waiting spare part for 2months
You go and spend close to RM100K to buy a Potong. Then, you come in here to komplain? You obviously deserve what you get! When did Potong ever assemble something remotely decent to tempt you to spend RM100K to buy one of their crappy cars?
RM160K ?? Wow. Please take my money. This car looks super nice. Way better than Range Rover. 1.6 Cc some more. Road tax murah.
range rover wannabe. but the back look like x70
Wow wow Benz! Macam C Klass interior, but cheaper! Should really call this kar “Build Your Dream” C Klass!
Kete cap kapak
A cool looking car. Cherry should rethink the pricing if they re serious to capture market share. The expected rm160k will give consumers many other choices to compare eg CX5, CRV, etc. If rm140k is a fair deal.
I’ll not have hesitation anymore if it’s priced at 140k.
all these chinamen know is copy and paste
All these indiaman know is complain
Why would anyone pay rm160k for an unknown and unproven PRC 1.6 AWD, while there are plenty of established brand name choices ?
Unknown performance, reliability, spare parts availability, questionable resale market. This comment is based on a typical car buyer’s concern and the current reality. Those who dislike this comment, should put in their rm160k and buy this car. And will like to hear from them after using this car for 6 months.
Unknown brand so what? Proton first time take rebrand geely also alot of unknown possibility but now also alot people buy the x50,x70,and coming soon S70
Hope this car will do better than the 1990s DRB-Proton Saga, Iswara, Wira, where new car buyers were gifted with premature roof and door rusts, premature AT failures.
No compensation nor apology were given to tens of thousands of local car buyers, while highly connected parts suppliers and the car maker made billions fleecing patriotic Malaysians who had supported locally made cars.
Not sure if it will laku. But IMO, it has more character than byd and chery.
Does it come with built-in dashcam?
China flooding Malaysia market with their lousy quality car. What happens to the chery omoda brake issues? Wait until accident happens and no spare part and you don’t have wide variety of after market accesories
Should’ve price between 110-130k. That’s the fair value for the brand entering Malaysia 1st time.