Francisco Nwamba and Jacob Moshokoa present an in-depth comparison between 2 new medium SUVs – the Ford Territory and Jaecoo J7 – both of which hail from China.
The Ford Territory (the successor to the Kuga) and Jaecoo J7 (the first model in SA of the Chery Group’s O&J division) are recent entrants to the family car segment. Both are built in China (yes, even the Ford) and feature loads of modern features at a price point that you might call “decent value for money”.
In this comparison, our presenters, compare the 2 newcomers in every department and pick a winner. In this comparison, Francisco first takes the ‘wheel of the Ford Territory, while Jacob pilots the Jaecoo J7.
The Ford Territory is the product of a joint venture between the Blue Oval and Jiangling Motors Co. and it’s a spacious and practical (if conventionally packaged) medium SUV, in a similar style to the Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mazda CX-5, Haval H6, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson and other models.
New Ford Territory Specs & Prices in South Africa
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The Jaecoo J7, by contrast, is very much a boutique offering that is designed to lure buyers away from premium brands’ crossovers. It combines classic SUV cues with a tech-intensive (futuristic, even) cabin treatment. It may share a powertrain with the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro/Pro Max, but its execution is distinctive.
New Jaecoo J7 Specs & Prices in South Africa
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See how these family cars perform in terms of practicality, performance, rear seat- and load-bay space, what they are like to drive, and what sort of backup Ford and Chery / Omoda & Jaecoo SA offer.
The derivatives in this comparison – Ford Territory 1.8T Trend and Jaecoo J7 1.6T Glacier – cost R632 600 and R599 900 respectively (June 2024). We pick our winner, but which car would get your nod?
