Jaecoo 7 Plug-in Hybrid

Test driven the J7 as a possible replacement for an aging station wagon. Has a range rover evoque look (Chery builds cars for JLR ). A little short - 100 mm in length more may make it look more elegant. However space utilization is good despite being on 4560 mm. Managed only the EV mode as test drives are a little too short to savour the full prowess of the car. Silent and strong torque and before you know it you are attracting a speeding summons. Steering a bit light and the rear view mirror was vibrating so the image was not clear. That was a bit of a disappointment. However with double glazing the car was very silent and ride comfortable but a little soft. Everything was controlled by the screen - felt like I was driving a large handphone! Rear seats were comfortable and reasonable headroom in the rear as well.... Read More

Tested this model at Ubi. But first checked out the build and materials, which both I find impressive. The welding on the door frames are smooth and clean. Those sealant between mating portions are even and neat too. Interior has a lot of soft touches materials all round. In short, I don't have an impression of the car being budget like legacy offerings from Japs and Koreans. It is conti-like in terms of build, materials used and solidity.... Read More