Jaecoo Reworks J7 Lineup and Adds AWD Plug‑In Hybrid Flagship

The update shifts the model range toward plug‑in hybrids with lower driveaway prices and showroom arrivals scheduled for September–October.

Overview

Jaecoo confirmed Tuesday it will pare the J7 to four variants, drop some petrol-only grades and make plug‑in hybrids the core of the MY27 range by adding a Summit SHS‑P AWD flagship.
The new Summit SHS‑P AWD uses a 113kW rear electric motor to raise combined output to 260kW and 490Nm, while the heavier AWD setup increases kerb weight and combined fuel use versus the 2WD PHEV.
Jaecoo has set national driveaway pricing at $39,990 for Ridge AWD and Track PHEV/SHS‑P, $44,990 for the Summit SHS‑P 2WD and $47,990 for the Summit SHS‑P AWD, with Ridge and Summit due in dealers in September and Track following in October.
All SHS‑P PHEVs use an 18.4kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with DC fast charging capable of replenishing 30–80% in about 20 minutes, but published electric‑only range figures remain inconsistent between outlets.
The MY27 changes keep Jaecoo’s long warranty and capped‑price servicing offers in place and formalise earlier promotional pricing as part of a push to sharpen the J7’s competitiveness amid rapidly growing Chinese‑sourced SUV and PHEV supply.