Launched earlier this year, the Jaecoo J7 PHEV augments the surprisingly successful petrol J7, giving the car some serious efficiency credentials. For just RM10,000 more than the AWD model (RM158,800 on-the-road), you get a large C-segment SUV that can travel up to 1,200 km on a single tank of petrol and battery charge.
That’s thanks to a hybrid-specific 1.5 litre turbo four-cylinder engine making 143 PS and 215 Nm of torque, supported by a 204 PS/310 Nm electric motor and a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). Total system output of this Super Hybrid System (SHS) is 347 PS and 525 Nm, propelling the J7 PHEV from zero to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds (seven tenths of a second quicker than the petrol model) and a top speed of 180 km/h.
Juicing the electric motor is a BYD-sourced 18.3 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that delivers a WLTP-rated electric range of 88 km. Fuel consumption is quoted at just 4.9 litres per 100 km, and even with the battery depleted, this figure only rises to 5.99 litres per 100 km. The comparatively large 60 litre fuel tank helps the J7 PHEV hit that aforementioned 1,200 km figure, which Jaecoo has proved in real-world eco challenges several times.
The efficiency gains are allied to minor tweaks that include new, more aerodynamic 19-inch alloy wheels and door mirrors, a column-mounted gear selector and a cleaner design for the door cards and centre console. The J7’s impressive tech package, consisting of a 10.25-inch digital instrument display and a massive 14.8-inch portrait infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, remains untouched.
Standard kit includes full-LED lighting, power-adjustable front seats with memory, heating and ventilation functions, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic glass roof, Qi wireless charging, a 360-degree camera system, an eight-speaker Sony sound system and a powered tailgate with proximity-based hands-free opening. The car also comes with a full complement of driver assists such as Level 2 semi-autonomous driving.
All that sounds great, but do the efficiency claims stand up in the real world? And being that this is the first time we have driven the J7 as a whole, is the car itself worthy of such popularity? Watch yours truly’s review of the car in the video below.
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X70 PHEV. Why not?
Thanks for the detail driving experience sharing and your opinion on the car that with plenty of “toys” to play around with one day there will be others that offer the same if not more, what is left for this car really make me think twice whether it’s worth to spend near 160k not to mention the future maintenance cost… maybe is our Malaysia policy that causing poor pricing strategy or maybe we could just wait and see any similar class PHEV from Proton in near future.
From “Geely” you mean
You CANNOT hate on this car
If I call it a Chery is it hate speech?
Its branded a Chery in China
Reliable or not, so many horror stories from this brand and Chery.
I collected my Jaecoo J7 PHEV in December 2025, just before Christmas. Within a week of ownership, the brakes failed while I was driving on the highway. The service centre requested that I send the car back for inspection, and after a week, I was informed that the issue had been resolved.
Unfortunately, the same problem continued to recur. Over the past two months, my car has been in and out of the service centre almost every alternate week, yet the issue remains unresolved.
I later learned that a few of my colleagues’ relatives have experienced similar issues with Jaecoo and Chery, which raises further concerns about reliability and safety.
I reached out to headquarters for assistance, but the service centre advised me not to escalate the matter, stating that it would restrict their ability to further investigate the issue—something I found concerning.
The most frustrating part is that I am still making payments for a vehicle with a serious, unresolved safety issue. Based on my experience, I strongly urge potential buyers to consider this carefully before making a decision.
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