UPDATED 04/06/2025 10:00am:We’ve updated this article with newly announced service pricing and other specification information released since it was published in May.
The Jaecoo J8 might be larger than a Kia Sorento, but despite a swag of standard equipment and a sharp sticker price, it’s missing one thing: a third row of seating.
The Chinese brand’s large SUV therefore shapes as more of a rival, at least on paper, to the likes of the Mazda CX-60 and CX-70 and the Subaru Outback in a medium-to-large SUV segment once occupied by other five-seat models like the Ford Endura, Nissan Murano and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
With a base price of $49,990 drive-away, however, it’s priced up against mid-range grades of mid-size SUVs like the top-selling Toyota RAV4.
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On sale this month in two variants Down Under, the Jaecoo J8 is available in six-seat and seven-seat configurations overseas, with the former featuring second-row captain’s chairs. However, Jaecoo Australia has confirmed there are no plans at this stage to offer these layouts locally.
It’s also available elsewhere with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain.
Unusually and confusingly, this vehicle is sold as the Chery Tiggo 9 in China, and a slightly different version of this vehicle will be launched here later this year… as the Chery Tiggo 9.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|
| 2025 Jaecoo J8 Track 2WD | $49,990 |
| 2025 Jaecoo J8 Ridge AWD | $54,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There’s just one engine available in the local J8 lineup, but both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions are offered.
| Specifications | J8 Track 2WD | J8 Ridge AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo-petrol 4cyl | 2.0L turbo-petrol 4cyl |
| Power | 183kW | 183kW |
| Torque | 385Nm | 385Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 8.3L/100km | 8.6L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65L | 65L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 197g/km | 204g/km |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Jaecoo J8 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4820mm |
| Width | 1930mm |
| Height | 1710mm |
| Wheelbase | 2672mm |
| Weight | 1790-1890kg |
Servicing and Warranty
The Jaecoo J8 is backed by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
It includes 12 months of complimentary roadside assistance, which can be extended for a further seven years by servicing within the Jaecoo network.
| Servicing and Warranty | Jaecoo J8 FWD | Jaecoo J8 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 8 years, unlimited kms | 8 years, unlimited kms |
| Roadside assistance | 8 years (service-activated) | 8 years (service-activated) |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000km | 12 months or 15,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 8 years | 8 years |
| Total capped-price service cost | $2952 | $3452 |
Safety
The Jaecoo J8 has yet to be tested by ANCAP.
Both variants come standard with the following equipment:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver attention monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Surround-view camera
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- 8 airbags
The Ridge AWD flagship also includes second-row side airbags, bringing the tally to 10.
Standard Equipment
The J8 is available in just two well-equipped variants.
Jaecoo J8 Track standard equipment:
- 5-seat layout
- Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes
- Idle stop/start
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV 245/50 R20 tyres
- Full-size spare
- Hill descent control
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Built-in dashcam
- Power-retracting door handles
- Roof rails
- Automatic projector LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Puddle lights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power-folding, heated exterior mirrors
- Panoramic sunroof
- Auto up/down power windows
- Power tailgate
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite navigation
- Apple CarPlay – wireless, wired
- Android Auto – wireless, wired
- Voice assistant
- Head-up display
- 12-speaker Sony sound system with driver’s head restraint speakers
- 2 x USB-A outlets (1 x front, 1 x rear)
- 2 x USB-C outlets (1 x front, 1 x rear)
- 2 x 12-V outlets (1 x front, 1 x boot)
- 50W wireless phone charger
- Quilted leather upholstery
- 8-way power driver’s seat
- Thigh support
- 4-way power lumbar
- Memory for seat, mirror position
- 6-way power passenger seat
- 2-way leg rest
- Auxiliary controls
- Massaging front seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- 60:40 split fold rear seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear air vents, fan speed control
- LED interior lighting
The J8 Ridge adds:
- All-wheel drive with torque vectoring
- Continuous Damping Control
- Snow, Mud, Sand and Offroad drive modes
- Michelin tyres
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Rear privacy glass
- Electronic interior door release buttons
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated outboard rear seats
- Fragrance system
- Colour-adjustable ambient lighting
- Black suede headliner
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Colours
Ocean Blue is the standard exterior paint finish, with the following colours available at an extra cost:
- Carbon Black
- Arctic White
- Iridium Silver
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