The Jaecoo J7 (also known as Jaecoo 7) is a

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(

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) produced by

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since 2023. Outside China, the vehicle is marketed under the

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brand as its first product. It is available in both a petrol variant and a

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. In China, it is marketed as the Chery Tansuo 06 (). It is also marketed as the Chery Fulwin T6 () (

only) and Chery Tiggo 7 High Energy () since 2024.

Overview

The vehicle was first introduced during the

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2023 as the Chery TJ-1 C-DM prototype. It went on sale in China in August 2023 as the Chery Tansuo 06. File:Chery TJ-1 C-DM front view.png, Chery TJ-1 C-DM File:Chery TJ-1 C-DM 002.jpg, Chery TJ-1 C-DM rear view The vehicle is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to a 7-speed

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is available. A front-wheel drive 1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid version is available since 2024, marketed as C-DM (Chery Dual Mode) in China and as SHS (Super Hybrid System) outside China. The interior is available in black and white with minimum physical buttons, a rectangular instrument panel, a 14.8-inch touchscreen, a

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, and a wireless charging pad. The infotainment screen is powered by a

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8155 chip and supports FOTA, facial recognition, and a level 2+ driving assistance system. File:Jaecoo J7 1.6T 4WD – h 21032025.jpg, Rear view File:Jaecoo 7 interior.png, Interior

Safety

Markets

China

The vehicle went on sale in China as the Chery Tansuo 06 in August 2023 with four trim levels. Its powertrain option was a sole 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 7-speed

, with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options. File:Chery Explore 06 001.jpg, 2023 Chery Tansuo 06 File:Chery Explore 06 002.jpg, Rear view File:Chery Tansuo 06 (探索06 - Explore 06) 01 China 2025-03-31.jpg, 2025 Chery Tansuo 06

Plug-in hybrid

The plug-in hybrid version of the Tansuo 06 went on sale in April 2024 as the Chery Tansuo 06 C-DM. It adopts Chery's latest plug-in hybrid system marketed as the Kunpeng Super Hybrid C-DM (Chery Dual Mode). It is a combination of the 1.5-litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine, a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), with a power output of and , and a electric motor. The electric cruising range is rated at , while overall cruising range is above . A version marketed through the Chery Fulwin dealership network went on sale as the Chery Fulwin T6. File:Chery Tiggo 7 (瑞虎7) III C-DM 01 China 2025-03-31.jpg, 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 High Energy C-DM File:Chery Tiggo 7 (瑞虎7) III C-DM 02 China 2025-03-31.jpg, Rear view

Europe

Chery planned production of the Jaecoo J7 for the European market at the former Nissan Motor Ibérica plant in Barcelona.

United Kingdom

The Jaecoo 7, launched in late December 2024, is the first of five cars that Jaecoo plans to bring in the UK market in 2025. As of launch the Jaecoo 7 is available with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, with optional all-wheel-drive, and also a 1.5-litre petrol with plug-in hybrid capabilities, known as the Jaecoo 7 SHS, which has a pure electric range of . Jaecoo is offering a 7-year/ warranty with the 7 SUV.

Oceania

Australia

Pricing and specifications for the Jaecoo J7 in Australia were announced in March 2025, and was later launched in May 2025. It is available in four trim levels: Core, Track, Ridge and Summit. It is available with either a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol or a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid (SHS), the latter powertrain is only available for the Summit trim. All variants are front-wheel drive, with the exception of the Ridge trim comes standard with all-wheel drive.

New Zealand

The Jaecoo J7 went on sale in New Zealand on 31 July 2024, powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with front-wheel and all-wheel drive options. It is available in two variants: EX 2WD and EX+ AWD.

Russia

The Jaecoo J7 went on sale in Russia in September 2023 as the first model from Jaecoo. It is available with front and all-wheel drive in four different trim levels: Lifestyle, Ultimate, Active and Supreme. It is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It is sold through Omoda-

dealerships, although some will be standalone Jaecoo dealers.

South Africa

The Jaecoo J7 was launched in South Africa on 12 April 2024, as part of the Chery's sub-brand Jaecoo introduction in South Africa. At launch, three trims are available: Vortex, Glacier and Inferno; it is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and all-wheel drive comes as standard on the top Inferno trim. The PHEV petrol plug-in hybrid (SHS) model with front-wheel drive was added in June 2025 serving as the flagship variant.

Southeast Asia

Indonesia

Debuting on 20 January 2025, the J7 is the first Jaecoo vehicle to be sold in Indonesia. The vehicle is available with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol, available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, as well a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV) marketed by Jaecoo as the Super Hybrid System (SHS). Pre-orders were opened on 13 February 2025, where the estimated pricing range was announced at the 32nd Indonesia International Motor Show. It will be locally assembled by Handal Indonesia Motor in

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starting April 2025.

Malaysia

The Jaecoo J7 was launched in Malaysia on 19 July 2024, powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. It is locally assembled at a plant in

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exclusive to vehicles marketed under the Jaecoo brand. The PHEV petrol plug-in hybrid model with front-wheel drive was added in February 2025 serving as the flagship variant.

Singapore

The Jaecoo J7 was launched in Singapore on 9 January 2025 in the sole variant, powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid (SHS) with front-wheel drive.

Thailand

The Jaecoo J7 was launched in Thailand on 24 March 2025, powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid (SHS) with front-wheel drive. It is available in Dynamic and Max trim levels.

Vietnam

The Jaecoo J7 was launched in Vietnam on 15 January 2025 in two variants: Flagship and Flagship PHEV. It is powered by either a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol or a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid only with front-wheel drive.

Sales

China

Outside China

References

External links

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