Jaecoo 7 goes "super hybrid" with a 340 PS plug-in powertrain
The Chinese SUV range expands with a plug-in version equipped with all-wheel drive. It promises 808 miles of range
Contrary to what other Chinese car manufacturers are doing, Omoda and Jaecoo, a group belonging to Chery, have decided to enter the European market with different types of power supply.
After the petrol Omoda 5 - now also available as an all-electric version - the brand presented the Jaecoo 7, which follows the combustion version with a plug-in hybrid version called the Jaecoo 7 SHS (Super Hybrid System).
Omoda and Jaecoo call it the 'Super Hybrid' and say it will set new standards in the plug-in hybrid category.
Over 800 mile range
Let's start with a few figures. The Jaecoo 7 PHEV Super Hybrid promises an all-electric range of 106 km (65 miles) and claims an average fuel consumption of 4.7 l/100 km (60 mpg) according to the WLTP cycle. With a battery powering both the electrics and the petrol tank, this means the Chinese SUV can cover 1,300 km (808 miles) before having to stop at a petrol station or tank.
- Combined range 808 miles
- Electric range: 65 miles
- Claimed average fuel consumption: 60 mpg
Omoda and Jaecoo's plug-in hybrid system represents the culmination of a hybrid powertrain development path begun by Chery 20 years ago. It uses a 1.5-litre TGDI Miller cycle engine combined with two electric motors powered by an 18.3 kWh battery placed centrally under the floor.
All-wheel drive is provided and total power from the system reaches 340 PS, putting this version at the top of the range.
Jaecoo 7
On sale at the end of February
Motor1 was able to preview the car during a trip to China last October. On this occasion, the PHEV version of the Jaecoo 7 travelled from Guangzhou to Wuhu, the city where Chery is headquartered.
On sale in the UK now with deliveries already underway, the starting price is £35,065.
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Gallery: Jaecoo 7, the Motor1.com test
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