Jaecoo J8

Name: Jaecoo J8
Brand: JAECOO
Price: 121900 AED
Availability: InStock

✓ Verified · checked 15 Oct 2026

Starting price

AED 121,900

UAE retail, Luxury base trim (5 seats); Premium AED 134,900, Flagship AED 147,490

Max power261 hp
Seats5/7
Powertrain2.0L turbo petrol (2.0TGDI), 7-speed DCT
DrivetrainFWD

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Where to buy in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

No showrooms listed in United Arab Emirates yet.

Overview

The JAECOO J8 is a large 2.0T petrol SUV with a 7-speed DCT, available in 5 or 7 seats and aimed at buyers who want off-road ability with a luxury cabin. Higher trims add CDC adaptive suspension, a rear differential lock, torque-vectoring AWD, Nappa leather and massage seats.

Pros

Large body with 5- or 7-seat options
738 L boot, expanding to 2,021 L
Strong equipment: panoramic roof, Sony 12-speaker audio, 50W wireless charging
Off-road hardware: AWD, driving modes for sand, mud, snow and off-road, and a rear differential lock on Flagship
Up to 10 airbags and a wide ADAS suite on higher trims

Cons

Base LUX trim is FWD, with only 6 airbags and no blind-spot monitoring
CDC suspension, AR-HUD and rear cross-traffic assist are not on the base trim
Official page gives no fuel consumption, acceleration or warranty figures
No price published on the page; no independent crash-test rating found

SWOT

Strengths

Large size with a high-end equipment list
Torque-vectoring AWD and a rear differential lock on Flagship
Large boot with a flat-expanding 2,021 L maximum

Weaknesses

Base trim lacks AWD, CDC suspension and several ADAS features
Fuel economy is not published
Only a 2.0T petrol option on this page, with no electrified variant

Opportunities

Check the dealer's special offers and leasing pages for launch deals
A J8 SHS variant is listed separately for buyers wanting a hybrid

Threats

Resale value of a newer brand in the Gulf is not yet proven
Established large SUV rivals and new Chinese entrants compete in the same segment

Key specs

Price & basics6

Body type: SUV · Midsize SUV
Dimensions: 4820 × 1930 × 1710 mm · 2820 mm wheelbase
Seats: 5/7
Powertrain: 2.0L turbo petrol (2.0TGDI), 7-speed DCT
Drivetrain: FWD
Cargo space: 738 L

Performance & range8

Max power: 261 hp
Torque: 400 Nm
0–100 km/h: Not disclosed
Top speed: Not disclosed
Combined range: Not disclosed
EV-only range: n/a
Consumption: Not disclosed
Charging: n/a

Safety3

Airbags: 6
Driver assistance: All trims: adaptive cruise control, integrated cruise assist, traffic jam assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, intelligent high-beam, lane departure prevention and a 540° camera. PRE and Flagship add blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert and braking, lane change assist, emergency lane keeping, rear collision warning and door opening warning. Flagship adds a driver monitoring system. The brand advertises 19 ADAS features.
Safety index: 8/10

Ownership1

Warranty: Not published on the pages reviewed.

Tech & comfort3

Screens: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster plus 12.3-inch central display, both in English/Arabic/Russian. Wireless/wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, offline GCC navigation, and a 50-inch AR-HUD on PRE and Flagship.
Speakers: 12
Comfort highlights: Dual-zone climate control with PM2.5 filtering, panoramic sunroof, double-glazed front glass, heated and ventilated front seats, and 50W wireless charging. PRE and Flagship add CDC electromagnetic suspension and a rear-row cooling package. Flagship adds Nappa leather, massage seats, leg rests and a heated steering wheel. The brand also lists a Sony 12-speaker system, 25 air vents and a Qibla compass.

User reviews2