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Jaecoo 7

The SUV that topped Britain in March 2026 with 10,064 sales.12

Researched October 30, 2026 from 30 sources

Also called

  • Temu Range RoverOwners on TikTok popularized it; Range Rover-like styling and a lower price explain the comparison.34

At a glance

0200400
145–349 hpPower
07.515
8–12.5 s0–100 km/h
0100200
180 km/hTop speed
0300600
210–525 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,534–1,795 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.4681012131415

Layout
Front-engine; front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive4
Gearbox
7-speed DCT; Limited Edition: 6-speed; SHS: DHT (Malaysia PHEV: single-speed)4813
Built at
Dalian, China; Shah Alam, Malaysia; Bekasi, Indonesia; Savojbolagh, Iran4

The story

Chery's first Jaecoo SUV entered production in 2023 with a premium, adventure-focused brief. It is also J7, China's Tansuo 06 or plug-in-only Fulwin T6, Iran's Lucano L7 and Russia's Jeland J7.45

2023: Shanghai preview, August sales debut20232024: Plug-in hybrid joins as C-DM · Shah Alam builds the Malaysian J7 · UK launch brings gasoline and PHEV20242025: Malaysia's PHEV claims 342 hp20252026: UK gains the SHS-H full hybrid · March: Britain's best-selling car · Indonesia debuts driverless valet tech · MY2027 adds an AWD plug-in hybrid2026 Jaecoo 7 / J7 (Mk1) (T1EJ): 2023–presentT1EJ 202220232024202520262027
GenerationsMilestones412
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
2023–presentJaecoo 7 / J7 (Mk1) (T1EJ)
2023Shanghai preview, August sales debut
2024Plug-in hybrid joins as C-DM
2024Shah Alam builds the Malaysian J7
2024UK launch brings gasoline and PHEV
2025Malaysia's PHEV claims 342 hp
2026UK gains the SHS-H full hybrid
2026March: Britain's best-selling car
2026Indonesia debuts driverless valet tech
2026MY2027 adds an AWD plug-in hybrid
  1. 2023

    Shanghai preview, August sales debut

    Shown as Chery's TJ-1 C-DM at Auto Shanghai, it went on sale as Tansuo 06 in August; Jaecoo J7 was announced as the export name.46

  2. 2024

    Plug-in hybrid joins as C-DM

    China gained the 1.5 L C-DM plug-in. The front-drive SHS-P export version has an 18.32-kWh FinDreams LFP battery and a claimed 88 km WLTP EV range.4

  3. 2024

    Shah Alam builds the Malaysian J7

    Malaysia launched the gasoline J7 on July 19 with FWD or AWD, adding local assembly at a dedicated Jaecoo plant in Shah Alam.4

  4. 2024

    UK launch brings gasoline and PHEV

    December marked the UK launch, with a 1.6 L gasoline, optional AWD and a 1.5 L plug-in hybrid; first deliveries were set for January 2025.47

  5. 2025

    Malaysia's PHEV claims 342 hp

    Malaysia's Shah Alam-built PHEV launched in February. A full charge takes under four hours at 6.6 kW AC; 40 kW DC delivers 30–80% in 20 minutes.8

  6. 2026

    UK gains the SHS-H full hybrid

    A third powertrain joined the range: the SHS-H full hybrid, with 221 hp and a claimed 51.4 mpg (UK) on the WLTP combined cycle.910

  7. 2026

    March: Britain's best-selling car

    March brought 10,064 sales and the UK's top spot, little more than a year after the model arrived.12

  8. 2026

    Indonesia debuts driverless valet tech

    Indonesia's J7 PHEV previewed self-parking and summon functions for mapped parking facilities, backed by 27 sensors and cameras plus lidar.11

  9. 2026

    MY2027 adds an AWD plug-in hybrid

    Australia's update added a 349 hp, 490 Nm AWD PHEV; gasoline power was restricted to Ridge trim.412

Power over the years

From 194 hp to 349 hp in 4 years.

0100200300400 2022202420262028 hp 2023 · 194 hp · China Tansuo 06 1.6T2024 · 145 hp · UK launch 1.6T gasoline2024 · 201 hp · UK launch PHEV system output2025 · 184 hp · Australia 1.6T gasoline2025 · 342 hp · Malaysia PHEV claimed system output2027 · 349 hp · Australia MY2027 AWD PHEV 349 hp Australia MY2027 AWD PHEV 194 hp China Tansuo 06 1.6T
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YearHorsepowerModel
2023194China Tansuo 06 1.6T
2024145UK launch 1.6T gasoline
2024201UK launch PHEV system output
2025184Australia 1.6T gasoline
2025342Malaysia PHEV claimed system output
2027349Australia MY2027 AWD PHEV

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    J7 2WD / AWD petrol (Malaysia)

    2024

    194 hp
  • 7 Deluxe / Luxury petrol (UK)

    Standard

    7 Deluxe / Luxury petrol (UK)

    2025

    145 hp

  • Standard

    J7 Core / Track / Ridge petrol (Australia)

    2025

    184 hp

  • Standard

    J7 Urban/Lifestyle/Active/Ultimate/Supreme/Supreme-V

  • Standard

    J7 Active / Comfort / Prestige (Russia)

    2026

  • Standard

    7 SHS-H Pure / Deluxe (UK)

    2026

    221 hp

  • Standard

    J7 PHEV (Malaysia)

    2025

    342 hp

  • Standard

    J7 SHS Summit / SHS AWD (Australia)

  • J7 Limited Edition / Limited Edition Top (Russia)

    Special

    J7 Limited Edition / Limited Edition Top (Russia)

    2025

  • Special

    J7 SHS-P SIVP (Indonesia)

    2026

How to spot one

Look for

  • Look for a waterfall grille crowned by large JAECOO lettering.19
  • Square LED elements flank the huge front grille.20
  • Black pillars make the roof seem to float; the door handles retract.19
  • Horizontal rear LEDs repeat the front lights' diamond-like pattern.19
  • UK PHEV: extra charging flap. Malaysia: PHEV tailgate badge and no fake exhaust tips.820

Year by year

  1. 2023 China

    The Tansuo 06 launched with a black matrix grille and large Chery lettering.6

  2. 2025 Russia

    Limited Edition brought a smaller grille, a bulkier front bumper with imitation protection, and a completely new rear bumper.13

  3. 2026 Thailand

    PHEVs gained new 19-inch multi-spoke wheels and a brown cabin option extending across the dash, doors and console.14

  4. 2026 UK

    Black Luxury adds black grille, wheel, door and badge finishes to the SHS-P plug-in hybrid.79

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Jaecoo 7
    7
    Photo of a Range Rover Evoque
    Range Rover Evoque

    Range Rover Evoque

    At the rear, look for the Jaecoo's slightly taller back window.21

  • Photo of a Jaecoo 7
    7
    Photo of a Range Rover Velar
    Range Rover Velar

    Range Rover Velar

    The rear LED lights can suggest one; check the nose for the Jaecoo's waterfall grille and large JAECOO lettering.719

Against its rivals

  • 7 vs Skoda Kamiq 1.5 TSI DSG

    Test fuel economy

    727.4 mpg (UK)
    Skoda Kamiq 1.5 TSI DSG43.8 mpg (UK)
    20
  • Honda CR-V e:HEV RS

    7 vs Honda CR-V e:HEV RS

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    78.5 s
    Honda CR-V e:HEV RS9 s
    818

Prices

Value today $35.0K–$38.0K227

Price when newValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 2022202420262028 Value today: $35,000–$38,000 2023 · $16,000 · China Tansuo 06 base, USD as printed2024 · $17,800 · China C-DM base, approx. USD2025 · $40,000 · UK Deluxe petrol, approx. USD2025 · $47,700 · UK Luxury PHEV, approx. USD 2023 · 16,000 USD · China Tansuo 06 base, 2023
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2023Launch price$16,000China Tansuo 06 base, 2023
2023Price when new$16,000China Tansuo 06 base, USD as printed
2024Price when new$17,800China C-DM base, approx. USD
2025Price when new$40,000UK Deluxe petrol, approx. USD
2025Price when new$47,700UK Luxury PHEV, approx. USD
2026Value today$35,000–$38,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “A 1,427.5-km estimate with the air-conditioning off”
    • “Third in A Coruña, second in Canarias”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 1 generation

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  1. New JAECOO J7 officially launches in South Africa jaecoo.co.za
  2. ‘Temu Range Rover’: what the bestselling Jaecoo 7 says about China’s electric car ascendancy | Automotive industry | The Guardian theguardian.com
  3. Jaecoo 7: Chery on the SUV cake | The Independent the-independent.com
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  5. 2025 Jaecoo J7 AWD review | CarExpert carexpert.com.au
  6. Chery Tansuo 06 light off-road SUV launched in China, price starts at 16,000 USD carnewschina.com
  7. New Jaecoo 7 SUV goes on sale with punchy sub-£30k pricing | Carbuyer carbuyer.co.uk
  8. 2025 Jaecoo J7 PHEV launched in Malaysia - 106 km EV range, 1,300 km total, 10k more than ICE, RM159k - paultan.org paultan.org
  9. Jaecoo 7 range boosted by new hybrid SHS-H and flagship Black Luxury models | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  10. Jaecoo 7 review 2026 - price, interior & boot space | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  11. Chery's Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) summon tech makes world debut in Indonesia, on Jaecoo J7 - paultan.org paultan.org
  12. Omoda Jaecoo J7 2026: Price, Variants, Specs & Review — paultan.org paultan.org
  13. Jaecoo J7 Limited Edition для России: не только дизайн — Авторевю autoreview.ru
  14. Jaecoo J7 buyer's guide - 2WD, AWD or PHEV? - paultan.org paultan.org
  15. 2025 Jaecoo J7 price and specs | CarExpert carexpert.com.au
  16. Jaecoo J7 в упрощенных версиях: объявлены цены — Авторевю autoreview.ru
  17. Jaecoo J7 обзавелся новыми исполнениями и подешевел — Авторевю autoreview.ru
  18. Review: We sampled Malaysia’s most affordable PHEV, the 2025 Jaecoo J7 PHEV - CarPlus.my carplus.my
  19. Dosier de prensa del JAECOO 7 SHS híbrido enchufable | Omoda & Jaecoo España omodajaecoo.es
  20. Jaecoo 7 vs Skoda Kamiq: SUV newcomer takes on a family favourite | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  21. Design Driven: Jaecoo 7 | Car Design News cardesignnews.com
  22. Jaecoo 7 review – impressive in ways, not great in others | evo evo.co.uk
  23. Chinese EV makers face backlash over luxury car lookalikes - Rest of World restofworld.org
  24. El JAECOO 7 SHS híbrido enchufable brilla en el Eco Rallye A Coruña y Toni Luján refuerza su liderato en el CEEA | Omoda & Jaecoo España omodajaecoo.es
  25. Eco Rallye de Canarias ceea.rfeda.es
  26. We drove the Jaecoo J7 PHEV from Singapore to Hat Yai on one tank of petrol, setting a new record for fuel economy | Articles | Motorist Singapore motorist.sg
  27. 2025 Jaecoo 7 prices — what they cost now | Torq gettorqing.com
  28. Jaecoo 7 recalled: a quarter of all brand’s 2025 UK cars going back to dealers | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  29. Total Cost of Ownership of a New Jaecoo 7 | Carwow carwow.co.uk
  30. Precio del JAECOO J7 de segunda mano en 2026 | Comparacoches.net comparacoches.net
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