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Top Gear
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
The Jaecoo E5 is here with a supremely cute dog to distract us from its hideousness
The Jaecoo E5 is here with a supremely cute dog to distract us from its hideousness Temu Range Rover Evoque arrives in the UK with 248 miles of range for £27,505 Skip 10 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 10 Look at it! Isn't that just the sweetest little border collie? Our day has instantly been improved after seeing its happy little face. Unfortunately, we were then forced to look at the face of the new Jaecoo E5. Day ruined. Seriously, what is going on with the design of this thing? It looks like a Range Rover Evoque was redrawn using only a ruler and then uploaded to a computer using 1970s spec CAD software. Advertisement - Page continues below Jaecoo says this is its 'compact, urban friendly SUV' so it's smaller than the current 7 and will be on sale in the UK very shortly, with first deliveries scheduled for October. Where the 7 is available in petrol or hybrid forms though, this new little'un will be offered as the internal combustion-engined 5 or the all-electric E5. Does look slightly more acceptable with a proper grille up front, doesn't it? Anyway, we now know pricing and specs for both the petrol-powered version and the EV. The standard 5 will get a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine with 145bhp and a seven-speed dual-clutch auto, while the E5 will house a 61.1kWh battery for 248 miles of range and a 204bhp electric motor for a 0-62mph time of 7.7 seconds. And yes, Omoda (which, like Jaecoo, is also a Chery brand) already has small crossovers named the 5 and E5. This isn't confusing at all. Inside we're told both cars get a 'digital-first cabin' with a 13.2in portrait touchscreen and a 'Hi JAECOO' voice assistant. The electric one also gets a 'Pet Mode' hence the image above. There will be 'Pure' and 'Luxury' trims, with the entry level versions kicking off at £24,505 for the petrol engine and £27,505 for the aesthetically challenged EV. Advertisement - Page continues below Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Auto Express
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
New Jaecoo E5 is a Range Rover lookalike with a very attractive price
Meet the new Jaecoo E5: the latest compact electric SUV to arrive on our shores, and the first EV from China's much more affordable alternative to Land Rover. As such, prices start from £27,505, significantly undercutting rivals like the Ford Puma Gen-E and Kia EV3. The E5 is powered by a 61.1kWh battery and 204bhp front-mounted electric motor, which deliver an official range of up to 248 miles – more than the Ford, which is good for 233 miles at most from a single charge; meanwhile, the 0-62mph sprint should take 7.7 seconds. The Jaecoo's 80kW maximum charging speed is behind the curve, but still sufficient for a 30 to 80 per cent top-up in 27 minutes. If you're after a rugged-looking petrol-powered SUV, the larger Jaecoo 7 (a rival for the MINI Countryman and BMW X1) is available through the Auto Express Find a Car service from £30,115 or just over £250 per month thanks to our latest lease deals. Advertisement - Article continues below Even though the E5 is an electric 'urban‑friendly SUV', Jaecoo claims it's up to venturing off the beaten track; its approach angle of 20 degrees and departure angle of 30 degrees are nearly identical to the Jeep Avenger's. Plus every model features a 540‑degree panoramic camera system. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability means owners can use the car's large battery to power a laptop or camping equipment. Plus there's a 'Pet Mode', like in Teslas and the new Kia EV5, which keeps the cabin cool and secure if you have to quickly pop into a shop or are perhaps setting up tents. Inside, all Jaecoo E5s feature a 12.3-inch portrait touchscreen, which will be used to control almost every function because there are hardly any buttons. But there supposedly more than 35 storage spaces dotted around the cabin, plus a 480‑litre boot that expands to 1,180 litres when the rear seats are folded down. The E5 is available in two trim levels: Pure and Luxury. Standard kit includes the big touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a six-speaker Sony stereo, six-way manually adjustable front seats, a suite of 19 driver-assistance systems including adaptive cruise control, and a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty. Upgrading to Luxury spec brings the price up to £30,505, and adds a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charging pad, heated and ventilated front seats, ambient lighting and an eight-speaker Sony sound system. Did you know you can sell your car through Auto Express ? We'll help you get a great price and find a great deal on a new car, too . Find a car with the experts New electric Ford pick-up to cost an astonishing £22k New electric Ford pick-up to cost an astonishing £22k Looking for its new Model T moment, Ford USA announces new affordable EV platform, starting with new pick-up truck Car Deal of the Day: this BMW 530e is easy on fuel and your bank account at just over £400 per month Car Deal of the Day: this BMW 530e is easy on fuel and your bank account at just over £400 per month Our Deal of the Day for 9 August is the plug-in hybrid version of BMW's supremely capable executive saloon Fire risk prompts 72,000-car Stellantis UK recall Fire risk prompts 72,000-car Stellantis UK recall 28 models across Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Lanica, Peugeot and Vauxhall are impacted by the recall
