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Jaecoo J5 Confirmed for Australia in February 2026 With Petrol, Hybrid and EV Options

The small SUV will sit below the J7 as Jaecoo’s entry point in Australia.

Overview

  • Omoda Jaecoo Australia announced initial local details and set the launch for February 2026, later than the previously expected late‑2025 timing.
  • The entry powertrain is a 1.5‑litre turbo four producing 108kW and 210Nm paired with a CVT, with a 1.5‑litre hybrid also confirmed.
  • The battery‑electric variant is quoted at about 402km of WLTP range, with overseas models suggesting a roughly 61.1kWh LFP battery and around 150kW output subject to local confirmation.
  • Standard equipment includes a 13.2‑inch portrait touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 8.0‑inch digital cluster, a six‑speaker stereo and a comprehensive ADAS suite.
  • Measuring 4380mm by 1860mm by 1650mm on a 2620mm wheelbase, the five‑seat J5 offers 480L of boot space and is expected to be priced below the J7, with a sub‑$30,000 start speculated pending official pricing.