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Auto Express
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Car Deal of the Day: Get the Range Rover look for (a lot) less with the Jaecoo 7 for £244 a month
Imposing styling Packed with standard equipment Only £243.85 a month Jaecoo is another Chinese brand new to the UK car market, and if you go by recent sales figures, it's starting to become a popular choice among Brits. Little wonder with deals like this, because, for well under £250 a month, you can get the Jaecoo 7 SUV that has Range Rover-like looks, is packed with technology, and is very affordably priced. Advertisement - Article continues below This deal, from Select Car Leasing, through the Auto Express Find a Car service, sees you taking the keys to a brand-new Jaecoo 7 for just £243.85 a month. This three-year deal requires a £3,280.20 initial payment, while mileage is capped at 5,000 miles a year. This can be tweaked to 8,000 a year for just over £8 extra a month. The Jaecoo 7 has the same underpinnings as the similarly cheap Omoda 5 – featured last week as a Deal of the Day – but parent company Chery feels the Jaecoo is a cut above. That probably explains why Jaecoo has seemingly looked to Range Rover for some styling inspiration, with the 7's rear end having more than a hint of Range Rover Evoque about it. The slim headlights, boxy dimensions, and large grille all give the car added presence, too. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below This deal gets you the entry-level (and curiously old-fashioned-sounding) Deluxe model. But, like with many Chinese new entrants, base-spec doesn't equal poverty-spec like on some rival European offerings. Deluxe brings a 13.2-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital driver's display, wireless smartphone charging, a 360-degree camera system, heated front seats, ambient lighting, a full-length panoramic sunroof and more a whole heap of advanced driver-assistance systems. Powering the 7 is a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to a seven-speed automatic gearbox. It packs 145bhp and gets the aspirational high-rider to 62mph in a very leisurely 10.3 seconds. Fuel economy is a decent 37.7mpg claimed. The car's ride and handling are outshone by the majority of European rivals, but if styling and equipment at a cheap price are high on your list of requirements, the Jaecoo 7 could be worth a look. The Car Deal of the Day selections we make are taken from our own Auto Express Find A Car deals service, which includes the best current offers from car dealers and leasing companies around the UK. Terms and conditions apply, while prices and offers are subject to change and limited availability. If this deal expires, you can find more top Jaecoo 7 leasing offers from leading providers on our Jaecoo 7 hub page. Check out the Jaecoo 7 deal or take a look at our previous Car Deal of the Day selection here… Find a car with the experts Car Deal of the Day: Super sci-fi Kia EV6 for an exceptional £260 per month Car Deal of the Day: Super sci-fi Kia EV6 for an exceptional £260 per month Our Deal of the Day for 31 May is an extremely attractive price for this extremely capable electric family car Nissan Qashqai vs Dacia Bigster: big-selling SUV faces a brand-new threat Nissan Qashqai vs Dacia Bigster: big-selling SUV faces a brand-new threat The Bigster is Dacia's largest model yet. How does it compare with the ever-popular Nissan Qashqai? Car group tests 31 May 2025 2026 Land Rover Defender updates look subtle, but they fix one huge annoyance for owners 2026 Land Rover Defender updates look subtle, but they fix one huge annoyance for owners Land Rover has introduced new, larger white-painted steel wheels for models with big brakes, fixing one massive irritation with the previous generatio…
The Independent
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
New Chinese car brands unveil models including cheaper version of Range Rover Evoque
New Chinese car brands Omoda and Jaecoo – part of China's Chery automotive group – have unveiled a new model each at the Shanghai Motor Show, just a year after their launch in the UK. Jaecoo, the more premium of the two brands, has unveiled the new Jaecoo 5 – a battery electric vehicle that will also be available as a petrol model. The Jaecoo 5 looks like a scaled down version of the Jaecoo 7, a car with a striking resemblance to the Range Rover Velar. So it's no surprise that the car looks very much like the Velar's smaller sibling, the Range Rover Evoque. While the look of the Jaecoo 5 might be like an Evoque, the price won't be – we'd expect it to be around the £35,000 mark. That puts it slightly above the price of the Omoda 5, with which the new Jaecoo shares its tech. That tech sharing means we can expect a 61kWh battery and a range of around 250 miles, making it competitive against some similarly priced rivals, although behind the likes of the new Skoda Elroq and newly crowned World Car of the Year, the Kia EV3. As with the Omoda 5, the Jaecoo 5 is also expected to be available with a 1.6-litre petrol engine with a hybrid also possible in due course. Our guess is that the petrol Jaecoo will cost around £27,450 – putting it between the Omoda 5 petrol and cheapest Jaecoo 7 model. Although the styling of the Jaecoo 5 is very similar to the Jaecoo 7, the front end is slightly more aerodynamic making it look even more like a Range Rover. Inside, the look is very generic with a portrait-orientated touchscreen sat above twin wireless charging pads on the centre console. A second digital display sits in front of the driver. Following a very similar theme, the new Omoda 7 is bigger than the Omoda 5 and shares its tech with the Jaecoo 7. That means a plug-in hybrid system that Omoda calls intelligent super-hybrid technology with a small battery and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine for a claimed total range of 745 miles on a full tank and full charge. Design-wise, the Omoda 7 looks very much like a slightly stretched version of the Omoda 5, but with additional LED lighting at the front, a more pronounced kick up of the window line towards the back at the side, and a longer rear overhang for a bigger boot. We'd expect the Omoda 7 to be priced just below the Jaecoo 7 that comes with the SHS (Super-Hybrid System) so a starting price of around £32,500. Both the new Jaecoo 5 and Omoda 7 will be in showrooms in August, but they'll be beaten by a new flagship Omoda model that wasn't at the Shanghai Motor Show. The Omoda 9 is already shown on Omoda's website with a starting price of £44,990 for a model that also uses the SHS plug-in hybrid system. Little else is known about the new car other than the price, its claim of 93 miles of EV range, its massive 660-litre boot capacity, 4.7 metre length and 700 mile-plus total range. It can be ordered now in a choice of five colours and is set to arrive before the other newcomers in June of this year.
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Test-Driving The 2025 Jaecoo 7 Super Hybrid System SUV
Despite being a new brand to the market, Jaecoo has entered with a healthy amount of curb appeal. Let's place tariffs and the turbulent status of the automotive industry aside for a moment to take a look at this new model from the Chinese manufacturer Jaecoo. For obvious reasons, the brand hasn't launched in the US but it's made its way to the UK and other right-hand drive markets as a joint brand under the Omoda and Jaecoo name. Omoda is the compact SUV marque while Jaecoo is targeting the premium off-roader segment. While the brands are new entrants to the European market, they're owned by parent company Chery. Unlike many Chinese manufacturers only exporting electric cars to Europe, Omoda and Jaecoo offer a range of petrol, hybrid and electric models to capture a bigger chunk of the market. This review focuses on the Jaecoo 7 plug-in hybrid which the brand calls its 'Super Hybrid System'. The Jaecoo 7 features a prominent 'waterfall' grille detail. Usually, a family SUV means a trade off in driving enjoyment for practicality but the Jaecoo 7 is a refreshing deviation from this trend. The car is equipped with a 1.5 liter engine paired with an 18.3kW battery pack for a combined power output of 201 bhp. It might not sound like a lot but the way the car lays down power is impressive enough to achieve 60 mph from a standstill in 8.5 seconds. Another refreshing difference in the Jaecoo 7 is its hybrid system. Since it has a decent sized battery, at any speed it's keen to respond with ample power. This gives you the confidence to overtake at highway speeds and driving at whatever pace you want feels comfortable. Typically, a plug-in hybrid means lugging around a depleted battery after its electric-only range is exhausted. The Jaecoo 7 can drive for up to 56 miles just using the battery but on longer journeys, or if you don't have access to charging, it defaults to a standard hybrid system and always maintains a minimum level of charge. If driven conservatively, it can achieve up to 745 miles on a single tank of fuel and a fully charged battery without needing to recharge in the meantime. Driving anything but economically, I managed 560 miles before a low fuel warning pinged up. On the road the plug-in hybrid system makes for a smooth driving experience. For the most part, engine noise is subdued with barely a noticeable difference when the car is in EV mode or relying on the engine. Since the hybrid system always keeps around 20% in reserve, any time you tackle a hill there's plenty of electric oomph to make the driving experience seamless. Depending on preference, you can also adjust the level of regenerative braking to suit the scenario. It wouldn't be a modern car if it didn't come with a whole suite of safety systems but you'll be glad to know they can be turned off with relative ease. At the bottom of the screen there's a shortcut button to the car's settings where you can turn off things like the driver monitoring system which, inevitably, bings at you while you're looking for its off button. Legislation means all its safety features activate every time the car turns on but on short journeys that don't involve highway driving, the safety kit is fairly unintrusive. The interior design is dominated by crisp screens. Inside, it's apparent from conception the Jaecoo 7 was designed to carry passengers in comfort. As standard, a panoramic sunroof bathes the interior in light and since all versions come with the sunroof, it doesn't cut into headroom in the rear. The car's boxy shape means there's plenty of head and shoulder room for rear passengers and loads of legroom too. One of my favourite touches is the blind spot monitoring system in the rear passenger compartment. If the vehicle is stationary and another car or road user approaches the vehicle, an orange light appears next to the door handle to warn the occupant. When it's not illuminated, it's perfectly disguised as part of the door trim. It feels like such an accessible warning that would prompt even a child to stop and check before opening the door, a great subtle safety feature for anyone sitting in the back. In the front, the huge portrait screen is obviously the main attraction. Its functionality is iPad-like with a swipe down notifications screen, applications and swipe up climate controls. If you're used to using a tablet or smartphone, the interaction feels very intuitive and easy to navigate. When it's connected to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto it's a great continuation of your personalized preferences. Parking is a doddle with multiple camera angles and sensors. When you approach a turn and use the indicator, a split screen display of three different camera angles appears to show you where the car is in relation to the curb and its surroundings. You can also choose whether you want to see a 360 degree view of the car or just its wheels. This feature is designed to give you a better understanding of where your wheels are when you're off roading. The only unnatural aspect of the design is its lack of an on/off button. As soon as you get in the car it's ready to go and when you lock the car it turns itself off. It takes a little while to break the habit of looking for an on button but this helps to keep controls in the cabin to a minimum. Jaecoo appears to take styling inspiration from the likes of Range Rover In the UK the Jaecoo 7 can be had in three different specifications. The entry-level Deluxe trim starts from just over £30,000 ($39,800) and comes with a 1.6-liter engine, 13.2 inch central infotainment screen and heated front seats. For an extra £4,000 ($5,300) the Luxury trim adds a head up display, a larger 14.8-inch screen, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel and an eight speaker Sony sound system. The plug-in hybrid SHS version tops the range only available with the Luxury trim adding all the tech goodies you could want for just over £35,000 ($46,400). Value like this is virtually unheard of and it's not the kind of value that only justifies itself on price alone. Jaecoo presents a credible rival for established brands thanks to its focus on tech, a great hybrid system and luxury features. For example, its panoramic sunroof would usually be a huge extra cost on the options list from any other brand. Despite its familiar looking rear end, it's no Range Rover but it doesn't pretend to be, it prioritises usability, comfort and enjoyable driving, all of which combine to make it incredibly likeable. Price as tested: £35,165 ($46,570) Engine: 1.6-liter petrol plug-in hybrid Power: 201 bhp Torque: 229 lb-ft 0-62 mph: 8.5 secs Top speed: 112 mph
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chery's Omoda 9 plug-in hybrid will be rival to Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota RAV4 and BYD Seal U in Europe
Chinese brand Omoda has begun sales of the Omoda 9 midsize plug-in hybrid SUV in its core European markets as its parent Chery tries to pivots away from gasoline cars. The Omoda 9 sits above the Omoda 5 compact SUV and comes with a large 34-kilowatt hour battery to give an electric-only range of 145 km (93 miles) It is 4770-mm long and will compete against plug-in hybrid versions of the Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota RAV4, BYD Seal U and Mazda CX-60 in Omoda's European markets of Spain, the U.K., Poland and Italy. Chery was the fastest growing Chinese automaker in Europe in the first two months with sales of 8,000, up 4,271 percent on the year before, according to figures from market researcher Dataforce. Chery's growth has mainly come from gasoline models, which accounted for 78 percent of the company's sales. Chery sells gasoline versions of the Omoda 5 and Jaecoo 7 compact SUV. Jaecoo also offers a plug-in hybrid version of the Jaecoo 7, using an 18 kilowatt-hour battery. The Omoda 5 also available as an all-electric model. Chery will offer one version of the Omoda 9 plug-in-hybrid with a long list of standard equipment, including technology usually restricted to higher-grade models such as a head-up display, a 1.3-meter-long sunroof, heated and ventilated seats front and rear, and a 14-speaker Sony stereo system. The dashboard is dominated by a large curved 24.6-inch information panel that incorporates a touchscreen. The so-called Super Hybrid System (SHS) packages a 143 hp, 1.5-liter gasoline engine and three electric motors to give a claimed combined power output of 443 hp. Omoda says the car will accelerate from 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds. One of the three motors is mounted on the rear axle to give the car all-wheel-drive capability. Different driving modes including Eco, Normal, Sport, Mud, Snow and Off-Road change the way the power is delivered. The car is priced at 44,990 pounds ($58,220) in the U.K., Chery's second largest market in Europe after Spain. The price is pitched above the entry Skoda Kodiaq iV plug-in hybrid at 41,935 pounds (€54,000), with the Omoda aiming to tempt customers with more power and equipment. The Omoda 9 will be followed by the Omoda 7 SUV that slots below but above the 5, Chery U.K. head Victor Zhang told Automotive News Europe last year, without giving timings. A small SUV badged 3 will follow after the 7, Zhang said. Sign up for the Automotive News Europe Interview of the Month newsletter delivering exclusive interviews with top auto executives. Omoda and Jaecoo are Chery's export brands. The company has recently said it would offer its Tiggo brand in select eastern European markets, starting with the midsize Tiggo 8 plug-in hybrid . Models in the Tiggo range are also sold under the Italian DR brand as well as Ebro in Spain. Chery aims to become a plug-in hybrid leader in Europe, the company has said. Plug-in hybrids are not subject to the same tariff increases recently applied to Chinese built-EVs by the European Union and are increasingly being offered by Chinese brands as a way to lower their average CO2 as EV sales are constrained by the tariffs. Sales of Chinese-built plug-in hybrid electric vehicles rose 321 percent in February to 4,744, led by the BYD Seal U SUV, MG HS and the Jaecoo 7.
The Independent
27-02-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Jaecoo 7 review: Great value plug-in hybrid, plagued by warning beeps
You probably haven't heard of Jaecoo. You might not have heard of its sister brand Omoda, which has also just arrived in the UK, nor its parent company Chery, which is the fourth largest car maker in China. Chery is partnered with JLR in the far east, and the Range Rover influence in the Jaecoo 7 is clear, not only from the way it looks. The Jaecoo 7 is a mid-sized SUV available in petrol and plug-in hybrid forms – and it's the latter we're interested in. As with the latest batch of plug-in hybrid models, the Jaecoo 7 has a decent all-electric range of 56 miles before the petrol engine kicks in and the car operates as a full hybrid, switching between petrol and electric power. As with the latest batch of Chinese-made mid-size SUVs, the Jaecoo 7 offers excellent space and a luxurious level of equipment. The Jaecoo 7 is a real head-turner, but what marks it out from the competition is its quality, which is seriously impressive. The price is right too, with everything thrown in for just over £35,000. If UK buyers can buy into that bold Jaecoo badge sitting across the equally striking front grille, they'll get loads of space, but there are a few downsides. Most notably the ride is pretty ropey – it's overly firm for UK roads and likely to have you jiggling about in an otherwise comfy cabin. Then there are the driver safety and assistance systems that are more nagging than most, constantly binging and bonging at you. When you try to turn them off you get another beep because you're looking at the touchscreen and not the road – it's infuriating. The lane departure warning is quite abrupt, too, while the steering in anything but sport mode is lifeless. How we tested We spent a long weekend in a Jaecoo 7, driving it in and around London and the South East, taking it on a long motorway run to the West Country, too. We took it to the supermarket and put the kids in the back to check out how it stacks up as a family-friendly plug-in hybrid SUV. Jaecoo 7: From £35,065, Independent rating: 7/10 Price range: £35,065 Battery size: 18.3kWh Maximum EV range: 56 miles Engine: 1.5-litre petrol Claimed battery & engine range: 745 miles Maximum charging rate: 40kW Battery, range, charging, performance and drive With an 18.3kWh battery on board you can go for a claimed maximum of 56 miles before the car reverts to its role as a petrol hybrid. That's not bad at all, especially at the price, and with most people travelling fewer than 30 miles a day, you could find yourself using electric power much more than petrol. The transition between electric and petrol – other than invoking another warning bong – is seamless, while the car remains quiet (another strong suit) when the 1.5-litre petrol engine kicks in and the car runs as a self-charging hybrid, adding a little energy back into the battery for very occasional electric-only running. It's an impressive powertrain, even if the claimed range of 745 miles and 403 miles is a bit fanciful and down to the inadequacies of the WLTP measuring system. While the combination of electric and petrol power works well, the rest of the drive is disappointing. My advice is definitely to drive before you buy, just to see if you can live with the firm ride on the roads you use most. I'd certainly struggle – it's too bumpy for me. Apparently it's been tuned in Germany – on super-smooth autobahns, I would guess. The steering is also a bit odd and lifeless, and a bit slow to self-centre once you've turned a tight corner. Stick the steering in sport mode and it's slightly better, with the benefit of having a personalisation option to tune some of the settings yourself. One other point on the steering: we're getting more and more used to lane keeping assistance systems that give you a gentle tug on the wheel if you get too close to the white lines on the road, but the Jaecoo's system is one of the most abrupt we've encountered. Turning it off is relatively easy with major functions just a swipe away, but that rather defeats the point of a safety system. Performance is brisk enough, with a 0-62mph time of 8.5 seconds, although we did find the front wheels a bit eager to spin under quick acceleration on a slightly damp road. Jaecoo makes some decent off-roading claims for the 7, too, although – as with most owners – we didn't get a chance to put them to the test. Interior, practicality and boot space A tug on the posh, pop-out door handles reveals an interior that looks at least as smart as cars costing twice as much – it's nicely designed with some really premium materials, making that £35,000 list price look like excellent value. The seats adjust electrically, while there's decent storage inside and a lovely full-length panoramic sunroof with an opening front section. Visibility forwards is fine with lovely big mirrors, but the view through the back window is a bit like peering through a letterbox – a result of style over function. The rear cabin is no less plus and offers bags of leg and head room with wide opening doors for easy access. The boot door opens wide, but the luggage space in this plug-in hybrid model isn't spectacular at just 412 litres – the result of having a big battery under the boot floor. Technology, stereo and infotainment There's not much the Jaecoo 7 doesn't get – this is the very definition of fully loaded. From the panoramic sunroof to the heated and cooled powered faux-leather-covered seats to the keyless entry and start to the head-up display, this is a car with all the options boxes ticked for you at no extra cost. The 14.8-inch touchscreen is clear and responsive and works well with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while your phone is charging on the high-powered, cooled, wireless charging pad. However, getting from the car's own menus back into your smartphone's is a pain, as are some of the functionality and infotainment functions, like the radio, for example. That said, the standard eight-speaker Sony stereo provides a decent sound for the cash. You can also plug household items via a three-pin plug and the car's vehicle-to-load capability. As with the luxury kit, there's plenty of safety and driver assistance stuff on board, including a decent 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control. However, while every safety system has its own fancy name and initialism, it also has its own warning chime and these going off are a constant pain. Yes, you can turn some of them off relatively easily (they turn on again when you restart the car), but there are so many that you seem to be constantly checking the driver display to read the warning message. Then, because you're taking your eyes off the road, you get another chime telling you to concentrate more. All new cars come with many of these systems and their associated beeps and bongs, but they were considerably more annoying in the Jaecoo. One good thing is that the Jaecoo 7 promises software over-the-air updates, too. Let's hope the company reads this, listens to any potential owners, and calms down the warning systems to a more acceptable level. Prices and running costs Put simply, the Jaecoo 7 is a real bargain – assuming you can live with the dynamic and digital shortcomings we've mentioned. The £35,065 list price is a steal for the quality, style and quantity of kit you get, plus enough space for all the family. Whether all that is enough to persuade you to buy a Jaecoo is up to you. But it's a tough and crowded market out there and crucial to the 7s success will not only be the list price, but the lease and PCP deals that potential buyers will be hunting out. And there are some seriously good cars available for not much cash when you search the leasing websites in particular. Running costs are low on the Jaecoo, though, while the company has worked hard with the insurance industry to keep costs low, too. Jaecoo 7 rivals Hyundai Tucson Nissan Qashqai Kia Sportage FAQs How long does it take to charge? The Jaecoo 7 SHS can fast-charge it's small battery at up to 40 kW, where it can go from 30%-80% in just 20 minutes. How much does it cost - is it worth it? At £35,065 the Jaecoo 7 a bargain with more luxury and safety kit than its rivals, and better quality, too. Does Jaecoo replace batteries for free? All JAECOO 7 models are covered by a 7-year/100,000-mile warranty (whichever comes first), with no mileage limit for the first three years. Why trust us Our team of motoring experts have decades of experience driving, reviewing and reporting on the latest EVs and hybrid electric cars, and our verdicts are reached with every kind of driver in mind. We thoroughly test drive every car we recommend, so you can be sure our verdicts are honest, unbiased and authentic. There's much to like about the Jaecoo 7, but a few things that really frustrated me, too. When I first saw it parked outside our office, I could've sworn it was a Range Rover Velar in profile – it's a seriously good-looking car. The quality and kit level are hugely impressive, too, but I'm not sure I could live with the stiff ride, poor infotainment and constant binging and bonging from the over-zealous safety systems.
