Following its official preview in June final yr, the Jaecoo J8 has now been noticed by our photographer Sherman Sim in Penang. Seen right here with camouflage on sure sections of its physique, this J8 appears to be like similar to what we have been proven prior to now.
Cues such because the 20-inch alloy wheels, pop-out door handles and white paintjob have been all discovered on the preview automobile. Moreover, the design of the entrance bumper signifies this isn’t the facelifted mannequin that made its debut in China in September 2024 – the J8 is named the Chery Tiggo 9 over there.
The J8 is bigger than the Tiggo 8 Professional, measuring in at 4,820 mm lengthy (+100 mm), 1,930 mm broad (+70 mm), 1,699 mm tall and with a wheelbase spanning 2,820 mm (+110 mm). For context, the three-row J8 is akin to fashions just like the Kia Sorento in addition to the Proton X90.
On the time of the second preview with a right-hand drive instance (the primary was a left-hand drive), we have been advised the J8 is estimated to retail for round RM200,000. The unique goal launch window was This fall 2024 however the delay with the J7 meant the J8’s introduction has been pushed again.
For the cash, options seen on the automobile embrace full-LED lighting, twin 12.3-inch shows, four-zone local weather management, heated and ventilated seats for the primary and second rows, a panoramic glass roof, cooled armrest storage, a 360-degree digicam and a 14-speaker Sony sound system.
As for the powertrain, it’s a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol unit serving up 249 PS and 385 Nm of torque, which is paired with a seven-speed moist dual-clutch transmission with a selection of both front- or all-wheel drive. Just like the J7, the J8 can be anticipated to get a plug-in hybrid model.
GALLERY: Jaecoo J8 preview in Malaysia
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