2026 Jaecoo J7 Price, Specs and Range

What is it?

The Jaecoo J7 is Chery's premium spin-off mid-size SUV. Petrol grades run a 1.6-litre turbo four (137 kW / 275 Nm) through a 7-speed DCT, with FWD on Core and Track and 50:50 AWD on Ridge. The Super Hybrid System (SHS) variants add a 1.5-litre turbo generator paired with an electric motor and an 18.3 kWh LFP battery for up to 106 km EV range and around 1,200 km combined. 8-year unlimited-km warranty, 5-star ANCAP under the 2025 protocol on the SHS.

The lineup runs from Core 1.6T FWD at $34,990 drive-away, through to SHS Summit PHEV at $47,990 drive-away. Warranty cover sits at 8 years, unlimited km.

Interior and Technology

SHS Summit makes 255 kW combined, more than the RAV4 PHEV (225 kW). 106 km claimed EV-only range from an 18.3 kWh LFP battery, 8-year unlimited-km warranty, 5-star ANCAP under the 2025 protocol.

340 L petrol boot trails CX-5 (438 L) and RAV4 (542 L). The 1.6T petrol DCT has hesitation on hill starts and reverse. The brand is new to Australia so resale is unproven, and the Omoda Jaecoo dealer network is still expanding outside metro markets.

Quick Buyer Context

Should you buy the J7?

Reasons to buy

SHS Summit makes 255 kW combined, more than the RAV4 PHEV (225 kW). 106 km claimed EV-only range from an 18.3 kWh LFP battery, 8-year unlimited-km warranty, 5-star ANCAP under the 2025 protocol.
Warranty: 8 years, unlimited km. Battery: 8 years, unlimited km (SHS).
5-star ANCAP (2025), full driver-assist suite.
340 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Braked towing rated at 1,500 kg.

Reasons to wait

340 L petrol boot trails CX-5 (438 L) and RAV4 (542 L). The 1.6T petrol DCT has hesitation on hill starts and reverse. The brand is new to Australia so resale is unproven, and the Omoda Jaecoo dealer network is still expanding outside metro markets.
You want a bigger petrol boot (CX-5 438 L, RAV4 542 L), longer dealer history in regional markets, or you reject DCT hesitation on hill starts and reverse manoeuvres.
Drive the 1.6T DCT through a tight hill-start scenario before signing on the petrol variants. SHS PHEV pricing positions tightly against the Outlander PHEV, run the numbers on government incentives in your state.
Top trim climbs to $47,990 drive-away.

Who it suits

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Families

340 L boot, full safety suite

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City drivers

Tidy footprint, easy parking

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Commuters

Daily driver, low fuss

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Couples

Right-sized SUV

CarTell Verdict

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The CarTell take

We have not driven this yet. On paper, here is how it stacks up.

Strongest suit on paper: SHS Summit makes 255 kW combined, more than the RAV4 PHEV (225 kW). 106 km claimed EV-only range from an 18.3 kWh LFP battery, 8-year unlimited-km warranty, 5-star ANCAP under the 2025 protocol.
The trade-off: 340 L petrol boot trails CX-5 (438 L) and RAV4 (542 L). The 1.6T petrol DCT has hesitation on hill starts and reverse. The brand is new to Australia so resale is unproven, and the Omoda Jaecoo dealer network is still expanding outside metro markets.
Check before you buy: Drive the 1.6T DCT through a tight hill-start scenario before signing on the petrol variants. SHS PHEV pricing positions tightly against the Outlander PHEV, run the numbers on government incentives in your state.
Best suited to: PHEV-curious buyers wanting a 106 km EV-only commute on a 18.3 kWh LFP pack, value hunters drawn to the $34,990 drive-away entry, safety-led buyers chasing 5-star ANCAP plus 8-year warranty, and two-car households wanting a quiet, soft, easy parker.

Common questions

How much is the 2026 Jaecoo J7 in Australia?

Pricing opens at $34,990 drive-away for the Core 1.6T FWD and climbs to $47,990 drive-away for the SHS Summit PHEV.

What is the Jaecoo J7 SHS PHEV EV range?

Up to 106 km of pure electric driving on the WLTP-equivalent cycle, from an 18.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery.

Who owns Jaecoo?

Jaecoo is the premium-leaning sister brand to Chery, sharing the Chery Australia dealer network and underpinnings.

Has CarTell.tv reviewed the Jaecoo J7?

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Jaecoo J7

What is it?

Interior and Technology

Should you buy the J7?

Reasons to buy

Reasons to wait

The Rivals

We have not reviewed the Jaecoo J7 yet.