JAECOO J7 SHS has landed in the UAE. To be sold in association with Galadari Automobiles, the J7 is a direct rival of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Check below what makes it stand apart from the rivals.

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JAECOO J7 SHS: Price, colours, and availability

The new J7 SHS is priced from AED 99,900 (without VAT). It is a PHEV or plug-in hybrid that comes fully equipped with all features.

It is offered in the following colour options:

• Crystal Black
• Moonlight Silver
• Olive Grey
• Crystal Black with Olive Grey
• Crystal Black with Moonlight Silver

It is being sold exclusively through the 5 dealerships of Galadari Automobiles in the UAE. A new dealership will soon start operating in Abu Dhabi.

JAECOO J7 SHS: Exterior design

The J7 SHS is a big, modern, and posh SUV to look at. It features a typical boxy design with an upright front fascia, a chrome grille with horizontal slats, and a bold shoulder line.

The side profile has flush door handles and 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. The rear gets a connected lightbar, while the car is loaded with a full LED setup.

JAECOO J7 SHS: Interior and features

The cabin design of the J7 SHS is simple, elegant, and timeless, made with high-quality materials. It gets a digital cockpit and a 14.8-inch floating infotainment screen. The cabin is made of premium leather, offering supreme comfort.

Some of the top features of the J7 Hybrid are as follows:

• Heated and ventilated front seats with electric adjustment
• Up to 1,265 litres of cargo space
• Panoramic sunroof
• Ambient lighting
• Wireless connectivity
• 50W wireless charging
• Dual-zone auto AC with rear vents
• 540-degree camera view
• Sony premium sound system
• HUD with augmented reality

JAECOO J7 SHS: Safety features

The JAECOO J7 SHS is equipped with autonomous safety assist features, including the following:

• 6 airbags as standard
• Blind spot monitoring and assist
• Front collision detection and avoidance assist
• Lane departure assist
• Lane watch assist
• Rear-cross traffic alert and avoidance assist
• Electronic parking brake
• High beam assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Driver drowsiness detection alert

JAECOO has tested the hybrid battery system of the J7 in the extreme heat of the UAE for the utmost safety.

JAECOO J7 SHS: Engine, range, mileage

Powering the JAECOO J7 is a Super Hybrid System (SHS) that uses a 1.5-litre TGDI engine and a 150 kW electric motor (FWD). It offers 340 bhp and 525 Nm of power and torque.

The pure electric range of the J7 SHS is up to 90 km, while the combined range is over 1,200 km. The company claims a mileage figure of 6L/100km.

Meanwhile, JAECOO is offering a standard warranty of 7 years/200,000 km on the car, 10 years/1 million km warranty on the engine, and a 10-year/unlimited kilometres warranty on the battery.

JAECOO J7 SHS rivals in the UAE

The main competitors of the J7 SHS in the UAE are: Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a hard-to-beat car as it is backed by the reliability and strong trust of buyers in the UAE. Meanwhile, JAECOO is a new brand, of which buyers will have to wait to witness its potential and durability.

Our verdict

The new JAECOO J7 SHS offers a fresh flair of change in the SUV market of the UAE. While it is a new brand, the solid build quality, feature-loaded cabin, and the hybrid engine of the J7 SHS make it a strong contender.

FAQs

1. What is the price of the JAECOO J7 SHS in the UAE?

The JAECOO J7 SHS price starts from AED 99,900 in the UAE.

2. What is the mileage of the JAECOO J7 SHS?

The company claims 6L/100km of mileage for the JAECOO J7 SHS.

3. What is the total range of the JAECOO J7 SHS?

The claimed range of the JAECOO J7 SHS is 1,200 km.

4. What is the electric range of the JAECOO J7 SHS?

The electric range of the JAECOO J7 SHS is 90 km.