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JAECOO
7 4x4

Jaecoo 7 1.5T SHS Luxury 5dr Auto Review

Category: Family SUV

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Version review

Fuel type:
petrol parallel phev
Gearbox:
auto
Doors:
5 doors
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RRP£35,165
Review

The model

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Even with its smart interior, generous kit list and long warranty, the Jaecoo 7 is best avoided. Its driving experience is poor, with its fidgety ride, wayward handling and over-sensitive safety systems meaning moments of peace are all too rare. If you do buy one, the PHEV version makes the most sense – it’s well priced and potentially very efficient.

The trim

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Luxury trim is only available with the four-wheel-drive and PHEV versions. It comes with a larger 14.8in infotainment screen, a head-up display, a heated steering wheel, cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats, rear privacy glass and a Sony sound system.

The engine

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The 1.5T PHEV is a plug-in hybrid, so it combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor to produce 201bhp with 0-62mph taking 8.5 seconds. An 18.3kWh battery powers the electric motor to deliver an official electric-only range of 57 miles.

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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH8.5 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol Parallel PHEV
GearboxAUTO
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

403

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

500

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

23

g/km

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