JAECOO has launched its J8 mid-sized SUV into the Australian market this week, the challenger to the Hyundai Santa Fe and Mazda CX-60 priced from $49,990 drive-away.
The generously geared up Jaecoo J8 joins the J7 in native showrooms with what the Chinese language importer says are “options and applied sciences sometimes reserved for premium autos”.
Characterised by the model’s signature waterfall grille, projector type LED headlights, and signature rear mild bar, the J8 rides on 20-inch machine-finished alloy wheels (with matching spare wheel) and attracts energy from a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 183kW/385Nm.
Entrance- and all-wheel drive configurations can be found, each paired with an eight-speed torque converter computerized transmission. Jaecoo lists gas consumption averages at 8.3 litres per 100km in two-wheel drive type and eight.6 litres per 100km when optioning all-wheel drive.
Inside, the cabin of the Jaecoo J8 is upholstered in artificial leather-based, its dashboard dominated by twin 12.3-inch instrumentation and infotainment shows.
Infotainment highlights embrace a 14-speaker encompass sound system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, proprietary satellite tv for pc navigation, voice management, 360-degree digicam know-how, and selectable LED ambient cabin lighting.
Entry-level Monitor variants (from $49,990 d/a) additional add heated and ventilated entrance seating with therapeutic massage perform, a powered tailgate, and second-row air-conditioning controls.
Stepping as much as the all-wheel drive Ridge (from $54,990 d/a), we discover adaptive damping, computerized parking perform, heated and ventilated second-row seats, LED ambient cabin lighting, an in-built perfume dispenser, rear privateness glass, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and suede headlining in black.
Paint color selections together with Arctic White, Carbon Black, Iridium Silver, and Ocean Blue.
Security gear highlights embrace adaptive cruise management, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, driver monitoring, emergency lane holding, lane departure prevention, tyre strain monitoring, and eight airbags.
The flagship Ridge variant provides second row facet airbags to the checklist for a complete of 10.
As is the case with the J7, the Jaecoo J8 is warranted for eight years and limitless kilometres, which incorporates as much as eight years roadside help when the automobile is maintained by the Jaecoo service community.
“We’re delighted to be launching the J8 so as to add to the Jaecoo model line-up,” mentioned Jaecoo Australia chief business officer Roy Munoz.
“This mannequin combines premium design, refined efficiency and superior know-how, and we really feel is completely suited to the Australian life-style with each two- and all-wheel drive functionality, enabling clients to take pleasure in every part from metropolis commutes to weekend getaways, all with consolation, confidence, and magnificence.”
2025 Jaecoo J8 pricing*:
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Monitor (a)
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$49,990
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New variant
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Ridge AWD (a)
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$54,990
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New variant
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*Nationwide drive-away value.
