Chinese language model Omoda Jaecoo has added one other plug-in hybrid car (PHEV) to its native lineup.
Its largest SUV, the Jaecoo J8, is now obtainable in a single extremely specified PHEV variant, priced at $59,990 earlier than on-road prices. It is reaching showrooms this month.
The J8 SHS Summit shares its tri-motor all-wheel drive PHEV powertrain with the identically priced Chery Tiggo 9 Final Tremendous Hybrid, in addition to the dearer Omoda 9 ($61,990 plus on-roads).
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Specification variations between the J8 SHS and the Chery Tiggo 9 Final, which additionally options seven seats, are minor. The J8 will get an eight-way (as an alternative of six-way) energy driver’s seat, in addition to adaptive dampers and a built-in perfume system, although it doesn’t embody the Tiggo 9’s semi-autonomous parking help characteristic on its spec sheet.
The remainder of the J8 lineup makes use of a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with none electrification, in addition to a five-seat format, giving additional factors of differentiation from its Chery-badged company cousin.
The Jaecoo J8 was launched final 12 months as Omoda Jaecoo’s second mannequin in Australia.
Pricing
| Mannequin | Worth |
|---|---|
|
2026 Jaecoo J8 Observe |
$49,990 drive-away |
|
2026 Jaecoo J8 Ridge AWD |
$54,990 drive-away |
|
2026 Jaecoo J8 SHS Summit |
$59,990 earlier than on-road prices |
Drivetrains and Effectivity

| Specs | J8 Observe |
J8 Ridge |
J8 SHS Summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine |
2.0L turbo-petrol 4cyl |
2.0L turbo-petrol 4cyl |
1.5L turbo-petrol 4cyl |
| Engine outputs |
183kW + 385Nm |
183kW + 385Nm |
105kW + 215Nm |
| Electrical motor outputs |
– |
– |
75kW + 170Nm 90kW + 220Nm 175kW + 310Nm |
| System outputs |
– |
– |
315kW + 580Nm |
| Battery |
– |
– |
34kWh nickel manganese cobalt |
| Transmission |
8-speed auto |
8-speed auto |
3-speed devoted hybrid transmission |
| Drive kind |
Entrance-wheel drive |
All-wheel drive |
All-wheel drive |
| Weight |
1790kg |
1890kg |
2275kg |
| Gasoline financial system (claimed) |
8.3L/100km |
8.6L/100km |
1.2L/100km |
| Electrical driving vary |
– |
– |
169km (NEDC) |
| Max AC cost price |
– |
– |
6.6kW |
| Max DC cost price |
– |
– |
70kW |
| Gasoline tank capability |
65L |
65L |
70L |
| Gasoline requirement |
95-octane premium unleaded |
95-octane premium unleaded |
95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions |
197g/km |
204g/km |
28g/km |
| Braked towing capability |
– |
– |
1600kg |
Dimensions
The Jaecoo J8 is a big SUV supplied with both five- or seven-seat configurations.
| Dimensions | Jaecoo J8 |
|---|---|
| Size |
4820mm |
| Width |
1930mm |
| Top |
1710mm (1715mm in SHS) |
| Wheelbase |
2820mm |
| Cargo capability |
200L – behind third row (SHS) 738L – behind second row 2021L – behind first row |
Servicing and Guarantee
The Jaecoo J8 is backed by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre car guarantee, with the SHS additionally coming with an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre battery guarantee.

There’s 12 months of roadside help, extending to as much as eight years should you proceed to service the car throughout the Omoda Jaecoo community.
Omoda Jaecoo provides eight years of capped-price servicing, although it hasn’t revealed service pricing but for the SHS Summit. Particulars for petrol-powered fashions are as follows:
|
Service |
J8 Observe |
J8 Ridge AWD |
|---|---|---|
|
12 months/15,000km |
$299 |
$299 |
|
24 months/30,000km |
$299 |
$299 |
|
36 months/45,000km |
$329 |
$329 |
|
48 months/60,000km |
$499 |
$699 |
|
60 months/75,000km |
$299 |
$399 |
|
72 months/90,000km |
$329 |
$329 |
|
84 months/105,000km |
$299 |
$299 |
|
96 months/120,000km |
$599 |
$799 |
Security
The Jaecoo J8 has but to be assessed by security authority ANCAP.

Customary security gear throughout the vary consists of:
- Adaptive cruise management
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver monitoring system
- Lane-keep help
- Emergency lane-keep help
- Lane centring
- Rear cross-traffic help
- Secure exit warning
- Encompass-view digital camera
- Visitors Jam Help
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
- Tyre stress monitoring
- Entrance, front-side, curtain and front-centre and driver’s knee airbags
The Ridge and SHS Summit each embody second-row aspect airbags.
Solely the Ridge has aspect parking sensors.
Customary Gear
The Jaecoo J8 is obtainable in three trim ranges.
The Observe comes customary with the next gear:
- 20-inch alloy wheels in 245/50 R20 tyres
- Full-size spare
- Automated projector LED headlights
- Automated high-beam
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
- Panoramic sunroof with energy sunshade
- Energy tailgate
- Eco, Regular and Sport drive modes
- Proximity entry and begin
- Distant begin
- Head-up show
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Constructed-in dashcam
- 50W wi-fi cellphone charger
- 12-speaker Sony sound system incl. driver’s headrest audio system
- Quilted leather-based upholstery
- 8-way energy driver’s seat with thigh assist extension, reminiscence
- 6-way energy passenger seat with 2-way leg relaxation
- Heated, ventilated and massaging entrance seats
- 60:40-split/folding rear seats
- Twin-zone local weather management with rear air vents (centre console and B-pillar) and fan controls
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Retractable cargo blind
- Energy home windows with auto up/down
- Second-row window shades
- 1 x entrance USB-A outlet (cost and knowledge transmission)
- 1 x entrance USB-C outlet
- 2 x rear cost shops (1 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C)
- 2 x 12V shops (entrance and boot)
The Ridge provides:
- Michelin tyres
- Steady Damping Management
- Extra drive modes – Snow, Mud, Sand and Offroad
- Rear privateness glass
- Semi-autonomous parking help
- Second-row heated and ventilated outboard seats
- Perfume system
- Color-adjustable ambient lighting
- Black suede headliner
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
The SHS Summit does with out a rear cargo blind, however provides:
- Third row of seating
- Digital locking rear differential
Colors
Ocean Blue is the usual exterior end, with the next elective:
- Iridium Silver
- Arctic White
- Carbon Black









