Plug-in hybrid system pumps out a combined total of 445kW of power and 920Nm and torque.
The J7 was the first Jaecoo to hit South Africa a year ago, and this midsize SUV was followed up by the smaller Jaecoo J5 unveiled just a few weeks ago. Now The Citizen Motoring had the opportunity to drive the large Jaecoo J8 PHEV (plug-in hybrid) that should be coming to South Africa sometime later in 2026.
Some could almost call it a reunion of the Chery Group brands though. Why? Because the Omoda C9 PHEV, is the Cherry Tiggo 9 PHEV, is the Jaecoo J8 PHEV.
Looking at the Jaecoo J8 you can see that this young brand is still finding its feet in terms of its own unique design…
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