Jaecoo Malaysia today began the preview session for the new J7 PHEV SUV model that will be launched this year, located at Sunway Pyramid.
The plug-in hybrid SUV will be sold at an estimated price of around RM170,000 for the 2WD version.
Unlike the standard J7, which comes with a 1.6-liter turbo engine, the J7 PHEV is equipped with a fifth-generation hybrid powertrain, consisting of a 1.5-liter turbo engine (141 hp/215 Nm), electric motor (201 hp/310 Nm), and an 18.3 kWh battery pack.
Overall, the J7 PHEV is capable of generating up to 342 hp and a torque of 525 Nm, with acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 8.5 seconds and a fuel consumption rate as low as 4.9 liters/100 km.
According to Jaecoo, the J7 PHEV can operate in zero-emission mode for up to 106 km, with an overall range reaching 1,300 km on a full tank of fuel.
The 2WD version comes with three driving modes, namely Economy, Standard, and Sports.
In terms of exterior, the design of the J7 PHEV does not show significant changes except for the aerodynamic 19-inch rims (235/50 R19 tires) and the battery charging port on the right side.
It also retains the MacPherson front suspension setup followed by a multilink at the rear, and the same dimension size as the petrol J7 model.
The cargo space of the J7 PHEV has also increased to 500 liters and can reach up to 1,265 liters when the second-row seats are folded.
The J7 PHEV cabin features include a 10.25-inch cluster screen, a 14.8-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, and dual-zone climate control.
The most advanced safety features included are automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, driver monitoring system, emergency lane-keeping assistance, intelligent high-beam assistance, lane departure warning, rear traffic warning, and traffic jam assistance.
There are three available colors, including black (Carbon Crystal Black), white (Crystal White), and silver (Moonlight Silver), all with a black roof.
