Summary
The Jaecoo 7 is a mid-sized SUV/crossover, with the aim of competing with cars like the Range Rover Evoque and Audi Q3, but for the price of something more like a Nissan Qashqai or Kia Sportage.
It’s the first model for new Chinese car brand Jaecoo, which launched in the UK in early 2025 and is the sister brand to Omoda, which itself only launched in 2024. Both are owned by Chinese giant Chery, and have plans for rapid growth in the UK in coming years.
The Jaecoo 7 was launched with a choice of a petrol engine or petrol/electric plug-in hybrid powertrain, and two trim levels. The company says that it remains flexible with regard to future powertrain options, so if there is demand for a basic (no plug) hybrid, for example, it can react quickly to customer demand.
Initial reviews at the car’s UK launch were broadly positive, with scores that are average to good. Mark Nichol at Auto Trader points out that the Jaecoo 7 “feels a lot of car for the money, and – vitally – a lot of pretty good car at that”.
Our own editor at The Car Expert, Stuart Masson, described the 7 as “an impressive new entrant into the compact SUV segment” and “well-placed to succeed”.
As of March 2025, we are still putting together a complete Expert Rating for the Jaecoo 7, which should be live in coming days. Euro NCAP has yet to put the car through its safety testing programme, and we won’t have reliability data for some time yet.
Jaecoo 7 highlights
- Very good value for money
- Fit and finish more than a match for rivals
- Excellent EV range on plug-in hybrid
Jaecoo 7 lowlights
- Fuel economy not great on petrol models
- Plug-in hybrid loses almost 90 litres of boot space
- Petrol engine not particularly refined
Key specifications
Body style: Small-medium SUV
Engines: petrol, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £25,035 on-road
Launched: Winter 2024/25
Last updated: N/A
Next update due: TBA
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Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol automatic Deluxe
Score: 7 / 10
“The Jaecoo 7 is an impressive new entrant into the burgeoning compact SUV segment. Based on our initial drive, it looks well-placed to succeed.”
Author: Stuart Masson
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“We expect more than a few potential buyers will be attracted to the Jaecoo 7 for its looks, and the amount of standard equipment could seal the deal for some. However, the driving experience isn’t as polished as the established rivals that are available for similar money and more practical.”
Author: Ellis Hyde
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Jaecoo 7 feels like a lot of car for the money, and – vitally – a lot of pretty good car, at that.”
Author: Mark Nichol
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid Luxury
Score: 7 / 10
“An appealing package, but the Jaecoo 7 falls behind in terms of refinement and running costs when compared to established rivals.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“First impressions are the Jaecoo are positive, though it’s by no means perfect. The driving controls and assistance systems can be a little jarring at times. Factor in the price, though, and the Jaecoo becomes more compelling – or at least as compelling as something with looks this inoffensive can be. It’s certainly worth considering if you’re also looking a Skoda Kodiaq, and Citroen C5 Aircross, for example.”
Author: Curtis Moldrich
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.8 / 10
“The Jaecoo 7 has presence, lots of kit and is frugal in hybrid form, but the driving experience isn’t the best on offer.”
Author: Charlie Harvey, Ellis Hyde
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Jaecoo 7 is a funky-looking SUV with a great interior and clever hybrid system, but it’s a bit firm over bumps and there are more practical options out there.”
Author: Jamie Edkins
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid
Score: 6 / 10
“The Jaecoo 7 looks like a lot of car for the money on paper, but it’s not great to drive and is a bit disappointing in reality.”
Author: Vicky Parrott
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Jaecoo 7 is a high-value SUV with a few flaws from China.”
Author: Ivan Aistrop
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“It’s a family SUV you’ve probably never heard of, but chances are you’ll soon know the name. Jaecoo is a Chinese brand that has big plans in the UK and the Jaecoo 7 has what it takes to make an impact. Not only is it great value for money but crucially, it feels like a quality vehicle. Prepare to change your perceptions because the Jaecoo 7 is an impressive overall package.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Interesting newcomer with eye-catching plug-in hybrid price.”
Author: Keith Adams
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid
Score: 7 / 10
“Handsome plug-in hybrid SUV offers impressive value and quality, and a decent electric range, but poor ride quality and infuriating beeps and bongs.”
Author: Steve Fowler
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“A worthy effort and far from terrible, but the, um, err… Jaecoo isn’t memorable enough to offset its invisible badge kudos.”
Author: Ollie Kew
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of March 2025, the Jaecoo 7 has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of March 2025, the Jaecoo 7 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Fuel consumption | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| Petrol models | 37 mpg | D | 35 – 38 mpg | D – D |
| Plug-in hybrid models | 403 mpg | A | 403 – 403 mpg | A – A |
| CO₂ output | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| Petrol models | 176 g/km | C | 169 – 182 g/km | C – C |
| Plug-in hybrid models | 23 g/km | A | 23 – 23 g/km | A – A |
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| Plug-in hybrid models | 56 miles | C | 56 – 56 miles | C – C |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 25 | B | 21 – 31 | A – C |
The Jaecoo 7 has a mixed bag of running costs, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for the petrol-engined models are sub-par for this category, while the plug-in hybrid looks fantastic on paper but will very much depend on how much driving you can do on EV power rather than petrol power.
Insurance, on the other hand, looks pretty good. However, we don’t yet have servicing and maintenance data so check back again soon.
Reliability rating
No reliability rating
As of March 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Jaecoo 7 to generate a reliability rating. Being a brand-new model, we won’t have any meaningful data for some time yet.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Jaecoo 7, we’ll publish the results here.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Jaecoo 7
As of March 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Jaecoo 7. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Jaecoo dealer.
Similar cars
If you’re looking at the Jaecoo 7, you might also be interested in these alternatives.
Audi Q3 | BMW X1 | BMW X2 | Cupra Ateca | DS 3 | Honda ZR-V | Hyundai Tucson | Kia Sportage | Lexus UX | Mercedes-Benz GLA | Mini Countryman | Nissan Qashqai | Omoda 5 | Peugeot 3008 | Range Rover Evoque | Skoda Karoq | Toyota C-HR | Volkswagen T-Roc | Volvo XC40
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