Launched earlier this 12 months, the Jaecoo J7 PHEV augments the surprisingly profitable petrol J7, giving the automotive some critical effectivity credentials. For simply RM10,000 greater than the AWD mannequin (RM158,800 on-the-road), you get a big C-segment SUV that may journey as much as 1,200 km on a single tank of petrol and battery cost.
That’s due 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 electrical motor and a single-speed devoted hybrid transmission (DHT). Complete system output of this Tremendous 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 faster than the petrol mannequin) and a high pace of 180 km/h.
Juicing the electrical motor is a BYD-sourced 18.3 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that delivers a WLTP-rated electrical vary of 88 km. Gasoline consumption is quoted at simply 4.9 litres per 100 km, and even with the battery depleted, this determine solely rises to five.99 litres per 100 km. The comparatively giant 60 litre gasoline tank helps the J7 PHEV hit that aforementioned 1,200 km determine, which Jaecoo has proved in real-world eco challenges a number of instances.
The effectivity positive factors are allied to minor tweaks that embrace new, extra aerodynamic 19-inch alloy wheels and door mirrors, a column-mounted gear selector and a cleaner design for the door playing cards and centre console. The J7’s spectacular tech package deal, consisting of a ten.25-inch digital instrument show and a large 14.8-inch portrait infotainment touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, stays untouched.
Normal package consists of full-LED lighting, power-adjustable entrance seats with reminiscence, heating and air flow capabilities, dual-zone local weather management, a panoramic glass roof, Qi wi-fi charging, a 360-degree digital camera system, an eight-speaker Sony sound system and a powered tailgate with proximity-based hands-free opening. The automotive additionally comes with a full complement of driver assists akin to Degree 2 semi-autonomous driving.
All that sounds nice, however do the effectivity claims rise up in the actual world? And being that that is the primary time we now have pushed the J7 as an entire, is the automotive itself worthy of such reputation? Watch yours really’s overview of the automotive within the video under.
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