Malaysia would be the first nation in Southeast Asia to get the Jaecoo J7, which might be launched within the first half of 2024. Jaecoo might be marketed as a very separate model from Chery and its introduction right here might be accompanied by 20 dealerships able to go nationwide.
The J7 has already undergone off-road testing on the Malaysia 4WD Coaching and Expertise Centre (M4TREC) final month, with the corporate boasting the potential of the All Highway Drive Clever System (ARDIS) with seven selectable terrain modes.
Previous to this, the premium off-roader was previewed to members of the media in addition to potential seller buyers, the place we additionally acquired preliminary specs. Beneath the bonnet of the J7 is a 1.6 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that outputs 197 PS (194 hp or 145 kW) and 290 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
By way of dimensions, the J7 measures 4,500 mm lengthy, 1,865 mm large, 1,680 mm tall and has a wheelbase of two,672 mm. That makes it in regards to the dimension of a Toyota Corolla Cross whereas additionally smaller than the Mazda CX-5.
Different key stats embrace a floor clearance of 200 mm, a wading depth of 600 mm, 21 levels of strategy angle and 29 levels of departure angle. The J7 additionally has a most towing capability of 1,300 kg, a roof load capability of 75 kg in addition to a boot area of 412 litres.
A finalised package record isn’t out but, however the preview autos had been outfitted with a head-up show, a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, climatised entrance seats, dual-zone local weather management (with rear vents), a powered tailgate and a panoramic sunroof. There are additionally 21 clever driving features (or ADAS), together with automated emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning, adaptive cruise management and blind spot monitoring, simply to call a number of.
On the time, we had been advised the J7 might be priced near the Chery Tiggo 8, which matches for RM159,800, and it will likely be locally-assembled (CKD) from the beginning. The J7 isn’t the one ruggedised SUV coming our method, as there’s additionally the GWM Tank 300 that arrived in Malaysia earlier this month. Which one are you trying ahead to?
GALLERY: Jaecoo J7 preview in Malaysia
GALLERY: Jaecoo J7 at M4TREC
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