Jaecoo · Jaecoo 7
Jaecoo 7
A mid-size SUV from Chery's Jaecoo brand, sold in the UK with a 1.6 turbo petrol (front- or all-wheel drive), a full hybrid or a plug-in hybrid, suited to buyers who want a well-equipped family SUV for the price of a smaller one.
- Body
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 145–221 bhp
- Range
- 56 mi
- Boot
- 500 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the Jaecoo 7 is keenly priced and generously equipped, and rate the plug-in hybrid well ahead of the petrol, which they found thirsty and unrefined with a poor gearbox. The common criticisms are vague, inconsistent steering and a fidgety ride; Parkers found the plug-in's drivetrain clunky, and Carwow judged its practicality below par.
From autoexpress.co.uk, parkers.co.uk and carwow.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 145–221 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 8.3–11.8 s
- Top speed
- 112 mph
- Engine or motors
- 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol, 147 PS (108 kW); 1.5-litre turbo petrol full hybrid (SHS-H) with a 1.83 kWh battery, 224 PS (165 kW); 1.5-litre turbo petrol plug-in hybrid (SHS-P), 204 PS (150 kW); bhp converted from kW
- Torque
- 275 Nm (1.6T), 310 Nm (hybrids)
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (1.6T); dedicated hybrid transmission (SHS)
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive with the 1.6T Luxury
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 56 miles
- Fastest charging
- 40 kW
- Economy (WLTP)
- 35.3–51.8 mpg
- Range detail
- SHS-P: WLTP electric range 56 miles
- Charging
- SHS-P: 18.3–18.4 kWh battery (Jaecoo does not state usable capacity); 30–80% in 20 minutes at up to 40 kW DC; 6.6 kW AC, 25–100% in about 2.7 hours; 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined: 37.7 mpg (1.6T FWD), 35.3 mpg (1.6T AWD), 51.8 mpg (SHS-H); SHS-P 47.1 mpg (Jaecoo doesn't give a weighted figure)
- CO2 emissions
- 23–182 g/km (WLTP combined)
Practicality
- Body
- SUV
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 500 litres
- Length
- 4,500 mm
- Width
- 1,865 mm
- Weight
- From 1,599 kg
- Boot
- 500 litres, 1,265 litres with the rear seats folded
- Towing
- Braked (12%): 1,350 kg (1.6T), 1,500 kg (SHS-P), 750 kg (SHS-H)
- Size
- 4,500 mm long, 1,865 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 1,670–1,680 mm high; 2,672 mm wheelbase; 200 mm ground clearance and 600 mm wading depth (not listed for SHS-H); unladen weight including 75 kg driver and luggage 1,599 kg (1.6T FWD) to 1,870 kg (SHS-P)
Tech and safety
- Infotainment
- 8-speaker Sony audio on Luxury; 1.1-metre opening sunroof on selected trims
- Driver assistance
- Emergency lane keeping assist among a suite of driver-assistance systems
- Warranty
- 7 years or 100,000 miles
Pros and cons
Pros
- Plug-in hybrid has a WLTP electric range of 56 miles and 30–80% DC charging in 20 minutes
- 7-year or 100,000-mile warranty
- All-wheel drive available with the petrol engine
Cons
- Petrol economy of 35.3–37.7 mpg (WLTP combined)
- The full hybrid tows only 750 kg braked
- Plug-in hybrid DC charging peaks at 40 kW
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | Mild hybrid, Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid | 148–268 bhp | 67–73 mi | – | Oct 2025 | |
| SUV | Mild hybrid, Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid | 148–268 bhp | 73 mi | 488 l | Jun 2025 | |
| SUV | Petrol, Hybrid | 113–193 bhp | – | 443 l | Aug 2024 |
Sources
- jaecoo.co.uk/jaecoo-7
- jaecoo.co.uk/news/jaecoo-7-named-overall-car-of-the-year-at-the-leasing-com-awa…
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