Jaecoo has formally arrange operations in Malaysia and can introduce its first mannequin, the J7, in 2024. In an official launch, the corporate additionally introduced the arrival of the primary two models of the J7 AWD in right-hand drive guise for street testing and previews with potential sellers.

For these unfamiliar with Jaecoo, it’s a model below Chery – like Omoda – which might be particularly for abroad markets exterior China. Jaecoo Malaysia already has an official Fb web page up and working, and we are able to anticipate the web site to go stay by January 2024. As for sellers, the corporate is presently conducting a recruitment programme forward of its first mannequin introduction subsequent 12 months.

Getting again to the J7 (or Jaecoo 7), we beforehand reported on the arrival of the SUV throughout this 12 months’s Chery Worldwide Proprietor Summit in Wuhu. Also referred to as the Chery Tansuo 06 (or Discover 06), the J7 was beforehand known as the TJ-1 CDM earlier than it obtained its official names.

When it comes to dimensions, the J7, which was additionally noticed right here by paultan.org reader Christopher Loh, measures 4,500 mm lengthy, 1,865 mm huge, 1,680 mm tall and has a wheelbase of two,672 mm. That makes it smaller than the Mazda CX-5 and outgoing (fifth-generation) Honda CR-V we have now right here.

Touted as an “distinctive city off-road SUV throughout the premium phase,” the J7 has 200 mm floor clearance, a wading depth of 600 mm, 21 levels of strategy angle and 29 levels of departure angle. For these involved about practicality, the J7 has a most towing capability of 1,300 kg, a roof load capability of 75 kg in addition to a boot house of 412 litres.

In contrast to the automotive we noticed in Wuhu, the 2 models of the J7 which have landed on our shores are geared up with an all-wheel drive powertrain quite than a front-wheel drive one. Remaining Malaysian specs aren’t out but however primarily based on the worldwide Jaecoo web site, the setup consists of a 1.6 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that’s rated at 197 PS (194 hp or 145 kW) and 290 Nm of torque.

Along with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and the aforementioned all-wheel drive system, the J7 will get from 0-100 km/h in eight seconds – the WLTP-rated gas consumption is 7.48 l/100 km.

Out there gear features a powered driver’s seat, heated and ventilated entrance seats, LED headlamps, a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.8-inch central infotainment touchscreen, wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a head-up show, a hands-free powered tailgate, a panoramic sunroof, rear air-conditioning vents, as much as 10 airbags and complete suite of superior driver help techniques (AEB, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and many others).

As per our earlier report, different fashions destined for our market embrace the Jaecoo 8 with as much as three rows of seats in addition to the Omoda 9, the latter being a renamed Exeed RX (Exeed is one other one among Chery’s manufacturers). For now, the J7 is the main target, so are you trying ahead to the rugged-looking SUV’s launch right here? Share your ideas with us within the feedback under.

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