Chinese brand Omoda Jaecoo has added another plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to its local lineup.
Its largest SUV, the Jaecoo J8, is now available in a single highly specified PHEV variant, priced at $59,990 before on-road costs. It’s reaching showrooms this month.
The J8 SHS Summit shares its tri-motor all-wheel drive PHEV powertrain with the identically priced Chery Tiggo 9 Ultimate Super Hybrid, as well as the more expensive Omoda 9 ($61,990 plus on-roads).
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Specification differences between the J8 SHS and the Chery Tiggo 9 Ultimate, which also features seven seats, are minor. The J8 gets an eight-way (instead of six-way) power driver’s seat, as well as adaptive dampers and a built-in fragrance system, though it doesn’t include the Tiggo 9’s semi-autonomous parking assist feature on its spec sheet.
The rest of the J8 lineup uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine without any electrification, as well as a five-seat layout, giving further points of differentiation from its Chery-badged corporate cousin.
The Jaecoo J8 was launched last year as Omoda Jaecoo’s second model in Australia.
PricingModelPrice
2026 Jaecoo J8 Track
$49,990 drive-away
2026 Jaecoo J8 Ridge AWD
$54,990 drive-away
2026 Jaecoo J8 SHS Summit
$59,990 before on-road costs
Drivetrains and Efficiency
J8 TrackSpecificationsJ8 Track
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
Electric 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 dedicated hybrid transmission
Drive type
Front-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
Weight
1790kg
1890kg
2275kg
Fuel economy (claimed)
8.3L/100km
8.6L/100km
1.2L/100km
Electric driving range
–
–
169km (NEDC)
Max AC charge rate
–
–
6.6kW
Max DC charge rate
–
–
70kW
Fuel tank capacity
65L
65L
70L
Fuel requirement
95-octane premium unleaded
95-octane premium unleaded
95-octane premium unleaded
CO2 emissions
197g/km
204g/km
28g/km
Braked towing capacity
–
–
1600kg
Dimensions
The Jaecoo J8 is a large SUV offered with either five- or seven-seat configurations.
DimensionsJaecoo J8Length
4820mm
Width
1930mm
Height
1710mm (1715mm in SHS)
Wheelbase
2820mm
Cargo capacity
200L – behind third row (SHS)
738L – behind second row
2021L – behind first row
Servicing and Warranty
The Jaecoo J8 is backed by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, with the SHS also coming with an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty.
There’s 12 months of roadside assistance, extending to up to eight years if you continue to service the vehicle within the Omoda Jaecoo network.
Omoda Jaecoo offers eight years of capped-price servicing, though it hasn’t published service pricing yet for the SHS Summit. Details for petrol-powered models are as follows:
Service
J8 Track
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
Safety
The Jaecoo J8 has yet to be assessed by safety authority ANCAP.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
Adaptive cruise controlAutonomous emergency brakingBlind-spot monitoringDriver monitoring systemLane-keep assistEmergency lane-keep assistLane centringRear cross-traffic assistSafe exit warningSurround-view cameraTraffic Jam AssistFront and rear parking sensorsTyre pressure monitoringFront, front-side, curtain and front-centre and driver’s knee airbags
The Ridge and SHS Summit both include second-row side airbags.
Only the Ridge has side parking sensors.
Standard Equipment
The Jaecoo J8 is offered in three trim levels.
The Track comes standard with the following equipment:
20-inch alloy wheels in 245/50 R20 tyresFull-size spareAutomatic projector LED headlightsAutomatic high-beamRain-sensing wipersHeated, power-folding exterior mirrorsPanoramic sunroof with power sunshadePower tailgateEco, Normal and Sport drive modesProximity entry and startRemote startHead-up display12.3-inch digital instrument cluster12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment systemSatellite navigationWireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoBuilt-in dashcam50W wireless phone charger12-speaker Sony sound system incl. driver’s headrest speakersQuilted leather upholstery8-way power driver’s seat with thigh support extension, memory6-way power passenger seat with 2-way leg restHeated, ventilated and massaging front seats60:40-split/folding rear seatsDual-zone climate control with rear air vents (centre console and B-pillar) and fan controlsTilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustmentRetractable cargo blindPower windows with auto up/downSecond-row window shades1 x front USB-A outlet (charge and data transmission)1 x front USB-C outlet2 x rear charge outlets (1 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C)2 x 12V outlets (front and boot)
The Ridge adds:
Michelin tyresContinuous Damping ControlAdditional drive modes – Snow, Mud, Sand and OffroadRear privacy glassSemi-autonomous parking assistSecond-row heated and ventilated outboard seatsFragrance systemColour-adjustable ambient lightingBlack suede headlinerAuto-dimming rear-view mirror
The SHS Summit does without a rear cargo blind, but adds:
Third row of seatingElectronic locking rear differentialColours
Ocean Blue is the standard exterior finish, with the following optional:
Iridium Silver Arctic WhiteCarbon Black