Jaecoo, the second brand of the Chery group to arrive in Spain after Omoda, lands in the Spanish market with the Jaecoo 7, a large SUV that handles itself with ease on the road and in the countryside, at a very competitive price.
One of the factors that made many buyers opted for a European manufacturer over a Chinese oneit was the after-sales service, repairs and maintenance with the lack of official points of the brand that put many people off, and made them opt for something “known”.
However, For Omoda and Jaecoo that is no longer a problem, they have 65 dealers in Spain and they plan that before the end of the year the number will increase to 75. But not only that, they will also have a logistics center in Barcelona as well as a spare parts warehouse in Azuqueca de Henares which will supply 97% of the parts.
The Jaecoo 7 in a Large SUVbut yes, its precise steering makes it very maneuverable and the feeling behind the wheel is not at all like driving an SUV. With 4.50 meters long, 1.87 wide and 1.68 highthe capacity of the trunk is 424 liters, which amounts to 1,349 liters.
In our case we try the 145 HP 1.6 turbo gasoline engine, with four-wheel drive (there is also the possibility of equipping front-wheel drive), automatic transmission and DGT label C, with an average consumption of 7.5 liters per hundredand one maximum speed of 180 km/hwhich in the near future will be joined by a 340-horsepower hybrid engine.
He Starting price is 33,900 euros for the 4×2 versionwhich comes standard with elements such as the 14.8-inch central screen, dual-zone climate control, 19-inch alloy wheels or a panoramic roof. This price rises to 37,900 euros if the exclusive finish is equipped (Head up Display or ventilated seats among others) and 4×4 traction, and the hybrid model that will arrive later and will have 90 km of electric rangewill start at 40,900 euros, or 42,900 with the exclusive finish.
In the iInside the sensations are very goodvery successful finishes, high-level materials and sensations of absolute comfort. With electrically adjustable seats that have the possibility of heating, both short and long-distance trips become very enjoyable.
As to driving both on the road, in the city and cross country, testing the Jaecoo 7 to the maximum by putting it on two wheels and with steep slopes in both directions, the sensations are really good, just missing a little more power.
Despite his weight of 1,724 kilos, the car feels agile (within being an SUV), and the proportions behind the wheel don’t feel as big as they really are. On the road, the 145 hp if it is true that they feel somewhat insufficientovertaking becomes more difficult than usual even with the Sport mode activated, and it is the only negative point of the car, that feeling that the weight-power ratio is somewhat insufficient (surely with the 340 horsepower hybrid this will not happen It will be something to take into account).
On the whole, The Jaecoo 7 is a great car, its comfort and good finishes make it almost like a premium carand the only drawback is its power. With a car that handles itself with ease in the countryside, and a little less on the road due to its lack of power, what is certain is that it is going to become a great alternative in the market not only for its capabilities, but also for the great price with which it arrives.
In addition, the Jaecoo models, as with the Omoda, will have 7 years warranty or 150,000 kilometersas well as 3 to 7 years of roadside assistance depending.
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