Launched in March this year, the Jaecoo J5 is the brand’s entry into the B-segment SUV category where it faces the likes of the Proton X50 and the Honda HR-V, at the same time offering a step up from the Chery Tiggo Cross that the J5 is based on.
A single variant of the J5 is offered in Malaysia, this being the 2WD that is priced at RM108,000 nett, excluding on-road costs and insurance. This brings a seven-year, 150,000 km warranty, as standard for the Omoda & Jaecoo line-up in Malaysia.
Under the bonnet of the J5 is the 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine from the Tiggo Cross it is based on, producing the same 147 PS and 210 Nm outputs. Whereas the Tiggo Cross pairs this engine with a dual-clutch transmission, the J5 employs a continuously variable transmission unit, and the Jaecoo does the 0-100 km/h run in 10.2 seconds and a top speed of 175 km/h.
Measuring 4,380 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,650 mm tall with a 2,620 mm wheelbase, the J5 is 5mm shorter, 70 mm wider, 60 mm taller and 10 mm longer of wheelbase than the Honda HR-V. Compared to the Proton X50, the J5 is the same length, 65 mm wider, 41 mm taller and 20 mm longer of wheelbase.
Wheels on the J5 are 18-inch alloys shod in Chaoyang Aggressor tyres measuring 235/55R18, and suspension consists of MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear, while brakes are discs all around. Jaecoo claims the J5 bodyshell has a torsional rigidity of 23,500 Nm per degree.
Inside, the J5 derives its minimalist styling elements from its larger sibling the J7, and the B-segment SUV gets a 13.2-inch portrait-oriented infotainment touchscreen, while the driver gets an eight-inch seven-segment digital display. Smartphone connectivity includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and one 50-watt Qi wireless device charger.
The cabin of the J5 also gets pet-friendly materials, certified by TÜV, as the synthetic leather upholstery is anti-bacterial and scratch-resistant, and is low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The luggage compartment holds 480 litres, or up to 1,284 litres with the rear seats folded.
Standard equipment also includes power-adjustable front seats with ventilation, dual-zone auto air-conditioning, multi-colour ambient lighting, acoustic double-glazed front windows, a panoramic glass roof, a 360-degree camera system with transparency, a powered tailgate and eight speakers.
For driving assistance systems, the J5 gets Level 2 semi-autonomous driving features such as curve speed assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centring assist, autonomous emergency braking, evasive steering assist, blind spot monitoring with collision prevention, rear cross traffic alert with auto brake and a door opening warning.
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so whats the rationale for buying this jaecoo instead of tiggo?