Compare the Jaecoo 8

Not great as a seven-seater, but comfy and posh
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9/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.

Key information

Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Hybrid
Number of seats 7
Boot space, seats up 110 litres (1 suitcase)
Boot space, seats down 448 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,820 mm x 1,930 mm x 1,710 mm
Towing capacity 1,600 kg
First year tax rate £115
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
2.4 miles / kWh
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
543.0 mpg
Battery size 34.46 kWh
Drive type Four wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 42 · very high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5T SHS-P Auto
Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 428 BHP
Body type SUVs
Fuel type Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Four wheel drive
Forward gears 3
Acceleration 5.8 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 34.46 kWh

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 7
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 110 litres
Boot (seats down) 448 litres
Length 4,820 mm
Width 1,930 mm
Height 1,710 mm
Wheelbase 2.82 m
Turning circle 11.5 m

Full features list

  • 20" J-spoke alloy wheels
  • Leatherette - black
  • Matte paint
  • Metallic paint
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Special leather - Cognac
  • Special leather upholstery
  • Two tone pearlescent paint
  • Two tone solid paint
  • Anti theft alarm
  • Automatic door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start button
  • PEPS (passive entry and passive start) with walkaway locking
  • 2nd row side airbags
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • 5 Star EuroNCAP crash safety
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Auto door lock/unlock on impact
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • BAS (Brake Assist System)
  • Child locks
  • Curtain airbags
  • Door opening warning
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Dual front airbags
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Hill start assist
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • Passenger airbag manual switch off
  • Power limited seatbelts with pre-tensioners, height adjustable with CLT
  • RSC - Roll stability control
  • Traction control system (TCS)
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Auto de-fog
  • Auto wipers
  • Auto-tilt door mirrors in reverse
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlights
  • Body colour door handles
  • Dual twin exhaust outlets
  • Dynamic turn indicators
  • Electric retractable hidden door handles
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors with memory and turn signals
  • Frameless front wipers
  • Frameless interior mirror
  • Front acoustic laminated glass
  • Front and rear tow eye
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated rear window
  • High-mount stop lamp
  • Intelligent high beam control
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED headlights (low/high beam)
  • LED rear lights
  • One touch window function for all doors
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Roof rails
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Side mirror puddle lights
  • Single layer roof spoiler
  • Solid paint
  • Window auto close on lock
  • Windows opening via remote
  • 12v power outlet - front
  • 2 headrests in 3rd row
  • 2nd row heated seats
  • 2nd row manual seat back adjustment
  • 2nd row seat ventilation
  • 2nd row vents and climate control panel
  • 3 headrests in 2nd row
  • 3rd row manal folding flat
  • 4 way driver lumbar support
  • 50/50 split folding 3rd row rear seats
  • 6 way electric adjustable passenger seat
  • 60/40 split folding backrest in 2nd row
  • 8 way electrically adjustable driver seat with thigh bolster
  • A/C smart mode
  • B-pillar vents
  • Centre armrest box illumination
  • Cooled front centre armrest
  • Driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirror
  • Drivers seat welcome function
  • Dual zone automatic climate control
  • Electric 4 way adjustable steering column
  • Front centre armrest with storage (2 x large cups)
  • Front headrests
  • Front passenger master control switch
  • Front reading light
  • Glovebox with damping
  • Heated front seats
  • ISOFIX child seat anchors in 2nd row
  • Illluminated door sills
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Leatherette seat upholstery
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Metal foot pedals
  • Multi function steering wheel
  • PM 2.5 air purification system
  • Rear bench armrest with integrated cupholder
  • Selectable multi colour ambient lighting
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Split-folding 3 seat in 2nd row
  • Ventilated front seats
  • 12.3" Digital instrument cluster
  • 3 driving modes Normal, Eco, Sport
  • 540 degree panoramic camera with transparent chassis view
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot detection
  • Bluetooth handsfree system
  • Connected car system with T-Box, 4G and Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Corner speed control assist
  • DAI Forward Departure System
  • Driver monitoring system
  • E-call safety system
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front collision warning
  • Head up Display
  • ICA - integrated cruise assist
  • Intelligent active speed limit
  • Intelligent elude system
  • Intelligent speed assist
  • Lane control assist
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning
  • Multi-screen connectivity
  • Multiple collision defence system
  • Online and GPS navigation
  • Over the air updates
  • Rear crossing traffic braking
  • Rear crossing traffic warning
  • Remote HVAC start
  • Remote engine start
  • Remote tailgate release
  • Traffic jam avoidance assistant
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Vehicle finder (lights + horn)
  • Voice control system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Wireless mobile phone charging - 50w capacity, cooled
  • Continuous damping control (CDC) adaptive suspension
  • Independent multi-link rear suspension
  • 20" Alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 2 x Rear USB, 1 x Type A, 1 x Type C (fast charging)
  • Front 2x USB type-C ports
  • Mobile App remote control
  • Radio with preset memory
  • Sony 14-speaker audio system with headrest speakers
  • Dark colour interior

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.