Jaecoo J7 PHEV Estimated to Launch in Malaysia at RM170k to RM180k, Coming November/December 2024
Jaecoo J7 PHEV Estimated to Launch in Malaysia at RM170k to RM180k, Coming November/December 2024
Jaecoo Malaysia has shared the estimated pricing for the Jaecoo J7 PHEV, set to launch in November or December. Customers can expect to receive their plug-in hybrid SUV starting in February 2025, with prices around RM170,000 for the 2WD model and RM180,000 for the AWD version.
This announcement was made during the public preview of the J7 PHEV at Sunway Pyramid, which runs until October 27. Visitors can check out the car in a special area and enjoy a video display inside the vehicle.
The J7 PHEV features a fifth-generation hybrid version of the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine from the Chery Omoda 5, producing 143 PS and 215 Nm of torque. It also includes a 204 PS/310 Nm electric motor and a dedicated hybrid transmission, bringing the total power output to 347 PS and 525 Nm.
These figures significantly surpass those of the petrol J7, which offers 197 PS and 290 Nm. With this setup, the J7 PHEV can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds—0.7 seconds faster than the standard J7 AWD.
Powering the motor is an 18.3 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery from BYD, providing a WLTP-rated pure electric range of 88 km. The fuel consumption is stated to be 4.9 liters per 100 km, and even when the battery is depleted, this increases only to 5.99 liters per 100 km. Coupled with a relatively large 60-liter fuel tank, Jaecoo claims a total range of 1,200 km.
These numbers seem low; a group of Malaysians and other nationalities recently drove a J7 PHEV from Guangzhou to Wuhu on just one tank of fuel and a full battery, covering over 1,300 km. During the trip, they managed to travel 125.2 km using only electric power.
The PHEV has some visual updates that set it apart from the Land Rover-inspired J7, including new aerodynamic 19-inch alloy wheels (similar to those on the Omoda E5 but with different covers), sleeker door mirrors, a chequered flag design on the door trim, and the removal of the fake tailpipes found on the petrol version.
Inside, the PHEV features a simpler door design without the fancy grab handles. The center console has been redesigned, replacing the large drive mode selector and gear lever with a simple stalk on the steering column. There’s also a row of buttons for selecting EV and HEV modes, and the 10.25-inch digital instrument display has new graphics.
Expected features for the Malaysian market include full LED headlights and taillights, keyless entry, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable front seats with memory, heating and ventilation, faux leather seats, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, a 360-degree camera with a “transparent” function, a panoramic glass roof, and a powered tailgate.
Some features are still being finalized, such as front and rear fog lights, a head-up display, an eight-speaker Sony sound system, a 14.8-inch infotainment touchscreen, Qi wireless charging, a dash cam, blind spot monitoring, and eight airbags.
However, the J7 PHEV will come with many driver assistance systems, including automatic emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control (ACC) with stop-and-go and curve speed control, lane centering assist (LCA), an Intelligent Evasion System (IES), lane departure warning (LDW), a camera-based driver attention monitor, rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) with auto brake, a door opening warning, and auto high beam.
The J7 PHEV will be available in three colors: Khaki White, Moonlight Silver (with a black roof), and Carbon Crystal Black, all with black interiors. Like the petrol version, it will be assembled locally at the Chery Corporate Malaysia plant in Shah Alam.
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