Jaecoo J7 Price and Specs: SHS PHEV Leads The Range

Jaecoo has officially announced the pricing and specification for its inaugural model in Australia, the Jaecoo J7, with the new SUV set to arrive in showrooms from May 2025. The J7 range comprises four variants, starting with the entry-level Core priced at $34,990 driveaway, stepping up to the Track at $37,990, the all-wheel-drive Ridge at $42,990, and topping out with the flagship Super Hybrid System (SHS) Summit at $47,990 driveaway.

All models will come with an eight-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, eight years of capped-price servicing, and complimentary 12-month roadside assistance, which is extended with scheduled servicing at authorised dealerships.

Built to target style-conscious urban professionals and adventurous families alike, the Jaecoo J7 is positioned as a premium offering in the competitive midsize SUV segment. The petrol-powered range is equipped with a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine producing 137kW and 275Nm, paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Front-wheel drive is standard on the Core and Track trims, while the Ridge adds an intelligent all-wheel drive system with torque vectoring and up to seven selectable drive modes, including Snow, Mud, Sand and Off-Road. Fuel consumption is rated at 7.0L/100km (2WD) and 7.8L/100km (AWD), with CO₂ emissions of 163g/km and 181g/km respectively.

The interior across the range showcases premium materials, with synthetic leather seats standard and additional luxury features as buyers move up the range. The Track adds heated front seats, ambient lighting, and a Sony 8-speaker sound system, while the Ridge includes ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a larger 14.8-inch infotainment screen. All petrol models include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital instrument cluster, and a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, and rear cross traffic alert.

The range-topping SHS Summit variant introduces Jaecoo’s Super Hybrid System, combining a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine (105kW/215Nm) with a 150kW/310Nm electric motor for a combined driving range of up to 1,200km. Its 18.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery delivers a claimed 106km of pure electric range (NEDC), and can be recharged from 30% to 80% in just 20 minutes using DC fast charging at up to 40kW.

The Summit drives the front wheels via a single-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) and offers a variety of modes including EV, hybrid, series and regenerative braking. Fuel economy is rated at just 1.0L/100km, with combined CO₂ emissions of 31g/km. The SHS Summit also benefits from exclusive features such as a head-up display, SHS-exclusive interior trim, and a cooled front centre console.

Dimensionally, the J7 measures 4,500mm in length, 1,865mm in width, and 1,680mm in height, riding on a 2,672mm wheelbase. Boot capacity ranges from 340L in the SHS to 424L in 2WD variants (measured to cargo cover), extending to over 1,260L with rear seats folded. All models ride on 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels, with the Ridge and SHS gaining aero-style wheels for aerodynamic efficiency.

Safety remains a strong focus across the line-up, with up to eight airbags, including a centre airbag and driver’s knee airbag, standard. A 360-degree around-view camera system, power tailgate, and built-in dashcam (Ridge and SHS) further add to the premium positioning.

Customers can choose from five exterior colours: Forest Green (no-cost), Arctic White, Lunar Silver, Ocean Blue, and Carbon Black, with the latter four incurring a $600 premium. A black contrast roof is also available on the Ridge and SHS variants for an additional $500.

Servicing costs are capped over the first eight scheduled visits, with the 2WD totalling $2,952, AWD at $3,322, and SHS at $3,372. Jaecoo’s Australian dealer rollout will span 30 to 40 national sites by launch, with the SHS Summit exclusive to the Australian market at this stage.

While the brand's long-term sales split between petrol and hybrid remains uncertain, Jaecoo’s leadership anticipates strong local interest in the SHS model despite the removal of fringe benefits tax incentives for plug-in hybrids.