Jaecoo J8 2023– car dimensions: 4820 mm long, 1930 mm wide and 1710 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,890 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The cabin features dual 12.3-inch screens with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents and fan controls, and a power tailgate. Driver aids include adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot detection, lane-keep assist with emergency keeping, and a reverse camera plus 360-degree surround view. Parking sensors are front and rear, with side sensors and auto park assist on higher grades. Massaging heated and ventilated seats plus ambient lighting make daily drives comfortable.
Boot space measures 738 litres with seats up, expanding to 2021 litres with the second row folded. A full-size spare sits under the floor on petrol models.
Braked towing reaches 1600 kg with 750 kg unbraked on hybrid and many global variants, though some petrol markets list none. Payload sits around 555-575 kg based on GVM minus tare. Adaptive CDC suspension on AWD grades aids stability for light work or trailers.
The cabin uses quilted leather or Nappa seats with multi-way power adjustment including thigh support and a passenger leg rest. Front seats offer heating, ventilation and multi-mode massage as standard or on most grades, with rear outboard heating and ventilation plus massage on higher trims. Dual-zone climate control has rear vents and fan controls, ambient lighting appears on upper grades, and a fragrance system is available on flagship models. Acoustic glass and a panoramic sunroof with shade keep the space quiet and open.
2.0-litre turbo petrol claims 8.3 L/100 km combined FWD and 8.6 L/100 km AWD with 65 L tank requiring 95 RON.
Service every 12 months or 15 000 km with 8-year capped-price programme.
8-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and up to 8 years roadside assist when serviced at dealer.
Not yet rated by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard kit includes 8-10 airbags, AEB, adaptive cruise, blind-spot monitoring, lane keep with emergency assist, driver monitoring and 360-degree camera.
The 2.0-litre turbo petrol pairs with an 8-speed automatic in FWD or AWD form. Claimed combined use sits at 8.3 L/100 km for front-drive and 8.6 L/100 km for all-wheel drive. A 65-litre tank takes 95-octane fuel. Plug-in hybrid versions exist in some markets with lower claimed figures when charged.
Scheduled services fall due every 12 months or 15 000 km. An 8-year capped-price servicing plan covers the cost of those visits. Warranty runs 8 years with unlimited kilometres. Roadside assistance extends up to 8 years when you keep the car at authorised dealers.
Independent crash tests from ANCAP and Euro NCAP have not yet been published. The car carries 8 airbags on base grades and up to 10 on higher ones, covering front, side, curtain, centre and knee positions. Standard driver aids include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise with traffic-jam and integrated assist, blind-spot detection, lane-departure prevention with emergency keep, rear cross-traffic alert and braking, door-open warning, driver monitoring and a 360-degree camera system.
Ownership stays simple with the long warranty and capped services. Full-size spare is fitted on petrol models. Keep the car on the dealer network to retain full roadside cover and service pricing.
Length 4820 mm, Width 1930 mm, Height 1710 mm, Wheelbase 2820 mm (J8 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Jaecoo Australia MY2025 J8 Spec Sheet, Russian Jaecoo dealer page, paultan.org Malaysia launch.