2024 Jaecoo J7

*Jaecoo J7 2024 model specs* - New Chery/Omoda & Jaecoo brand in SA. Family SUV competing with RAV4/Tiguan. All 2024 models are 1.6T 7DCT auto.

### *Engine & Drivetrain - All 1.6T petrol*
- *Engine:* 1.6L TGDI turbo petrol, 4-cylinder
- *Capacity:* 1598 cc
- *Power:* 145 kW / 194 hp @ 5500 rpm
- *Torque:* 290 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
- *Transmission:* 7-speed dual-clutch DCT automatic
- *Drivetrain:* FWD on Vortex/Glacier, AWD on Inferno
- *Fuel consumption:* 7.0L/100km FWD, 7.8L/100km AWD
- *0-100 km/h:* ∼8.5s
- *Top speed:* ∼180 km/h

### *Dimensions & Capacity*
- *Length x Width x Height:* 4500 x 1865 x 1680 mm
- *Wheelbase:* 2650 mm
- *Ground clearance:* 200 mm
- *Seats:* 5
- *Wheels:* 18" Vortex, 19" Glacier/Inferno
- *Boot:* ∼500L est bbd659aa

### *2024 Trims SA + Pricing new*
*1. J7 Vortex - Base R519,900*
- 18" alloys, red brake callipers, LED headlamps + fog lamps
- 13.2" touchscreen, 360° camera, wireless charging
- Electric tailgate, power-adjustable front seats, auto wipers
- 7 airbags incl driver knee
- 3 driving modes: Eco, Standard, Sport 3b9a59aa78dc

*2. J7 Glacier - Mid R579,900*
- Adds 19" alloys, panoramic sunroof
- 14.8" touchscreen, HUD, integrated dashcam
- Heated + ventilated front seats with memory
- ADAS: AEB, adaptive cruise, lane-departure, traffic-jam assist, rear cross-traffic
- Sony sound system, dual-zone climate 3b9a59aaf1d0

*3. J7 Inferno AWD - Top R679,900*
- All Glacier features + AWD with ARDIS system
- 7 driving modes: Eco, Standard, Sport, Sand, Mud, Snow, Off-Road
- Heated leather steering wheel, privacy glass 3b9a59aa78dc

*4. J7 SHS PHEV - Hybrid R689,900*
- 1.5T + electric motor: 255 kW / 525 Nm combined
- 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km electric range, 1200 km combined
- 0-100 km/h: 8.55s 3b9abf64

### *Key Tech & Safety*
*All models get:* 360 camera, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, adaptive cruise, lane keep, blind spot, AEB
*Glacier/Inferno add:* HUD, dashcam, ventilated seats, Sony 8-speaker sound f1d059aa

### *Pros vs Cons*
*Pros:* 145kW engine punchy for class, loads of kit even base, 360 cam + HUD, 5yr/150k warranty + 10yr engine, looks premium
*Cons:* New brand/resale unknown, 7DCT reliability long-term TBC, interior is very screen-heavy, fuel 7L+ real world

*Vortex vs Glacier:* Glacier worth the R60k jump for 14.8" screen, HUD, ventilated seats + full ADAS 59aa

*vs competitors:* Slightly smaller than RAV4 but more features for price vs Haval H6, BYD Sealion 6. bbd6
*Available on cash and finance