Jaecoo J7

Name: Jaecoo J7
Brand: JAECOO
Price: 82900 AED
Availability: InStock

✓ Verified · checked 15 Oct 2026

Starting price

AED 82,900

UAE retail, Comfort 1.6T FWD base trim (official Dubai distributor)

Max power197 hp
Seats5
Powertrain1.6L turbo petrol (1.6TGDI), 7DCT
DrivetrainFWD
Top speed200 km/h

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Where to buy in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

No showrooms listed in United Arab Emirates yet.

Overview

The JAECOO J7 is a 5-seat compact SUV with a 1.6L turbo petrol engine (197 hp, 290 Nm) and a 7-speed DCT. It comes in FWD, or in AWD on the Flagship trim, with a 14.8-inch screen and a long list of driver-assistance features on the higher trims.

Pros

Intelligent AWD with Sand, Mud, Snow and Off-road modes on the Flagship
200 mm ground clearance
Large 14.8-inch screen with Arabic support and offline GCC navigation
LUX and Flagship have a full driver-assistance suite, including AEB and adaptive cruise
Panoramic roof, ventilated seats, HUD and Sony audio on higher trims

Cons

Base COM trim has only 6 airbags and no adaptive cruise or AEB
Only FWD with a space-saver spare on the base trim
No independent crash-test rating found on the pages
Fuel consumption, 0–100 km/h time and boot size are not published on the pages

SWOT

Strengths

Competitive spec list for the class
AWD available on the Flagship trim
200 mm ground clearance suits the region's roads and desert driving

Weaknesses

Base trim lacks key safety and comfort features
Fuel economy is not published
The specs page does not state the Galadari warranty terms

Opportunities

Check the dealer's special offers and leasing deals for the J7
The mid-level LUX trim gives most of the features without paying for the Flagship

Threats

The brand is relatively new in the Gulf, so resale values are less certain
Strong rivals in the compact SUV segment, including the brand's own J7 SHS hybrid

Key specs

Price & basics6

Body type: SUV · Compact SUV
Dimensions: 4500 × 1865 × 1680 mm · 2672 mm wheelbase
Seats: 5
Powertrain: 1.6L turbo petrol (1.6TGDI), 7DCT
Drivetrain: FWD
Cargo space: 584 L

Performance & range8

Max power: 197 hp
Torque: 290 Nm
0–100 km/h: Not disclosed
Top speed: 200 km/h
Combined range: Not disclosed
EV-only range: n/a
Consumption: About 7.0 L/100 km combined for FWD and 7.8 L/100 km for AWD (distributor-published; test cycle not stated)
Charging: n/a

Safety3

Airbags: 6
Driver assistance: COM trim: rear radar, blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert and braking, lane change assist and door opening warning. LUX and Flagship add adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, integrated cruise assist, forward collision warning, AEB, lane departure prevention, emergency lane keeping, intelligent high beam, curve speed assist, rear collision warning, driver monitoring and front radar. All trims have a 540° camera.
Safety index: 7.5/10

Ownership1

Warranty: The UAE distributor says all vehicles carry a manufacturer warranty, but the years and km were not found in the sources I checked.

Tech & comfort3

Screens: 10.25-inch instrument cluster plus 14.8-inch central display, both in English, Arabic and Russian. Wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto, offline GCC navigation, offline voice control, Qibla compass. HUD on LUX and Flagship.
Speakers: 6
Comfort highlights: Beige leather interior, 6-way power driver seat and 4-way power passenger seat on all trims. LUX and Flagship add heated and ventilated front seats, driver memory and lumbar support, a 1.1 m² power panoramic sunroof, power tailgate, rear air vents with independent 2nd-row AC, and an air quality system. Front double-glazed glass and 50W wireless phone charging are standard. The Flagship adds a heated steering wheel.

User reviews2

Sentiment score: 72/100
Summary: Reviewers praise the strong value for money, the upright styling and the generous equipment for the price. They criticise the basic seat adjustability, the unremarkable ride and handling, and the fact that the petrol versions have no independent crash rating. The side curtain airbag also snagged on trim in the plug-in hybrid's crash test. This score is an editorial estimate based on the reviews listed.