2026 Jaecoo J7 SHS (PHEV) review: 0-100 & POV test drive

2026 Jaecoo J7 SHS (PHEV) review: 0-100 & POV test drive. The J7 is available with a 1.6L turbo-petrol and a 1.5T plug-in hybrid (SHS) in Australia, with trim levels spanning from Track, Summit, and flagship Ridge. It's based on the T1X platform as shared with other Chery products such as the Tiggo 7. In plug-in hybrid form it offers an official fuel consumption average of just 1.0L/100km, thanks to a 90km (WLTP) electric range from the 18.3kWh battery. For more specs and insight, our written review will be up on our website soon. In the meantime you can check out our Jaecoo J7 1.6T review here: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/2025/03/2025-jaecoo-j7-review-video/ 00:00 – Intro 01:01 – Price 01:20 – POV test drive 03:29 – Specs 05:13 – Charging 06:17 – Cameras 07:41 – Safety systems 09:36 – Interior 09:48 – Boot 10:28 – Acceleration 11:15 – 0-100 12:15 – Vbox results 2026 Jaecoo J7 SHS Track specifications: 105kW (143PS) / 215Nm, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 18.3kWh battery, 150kW/310Nm electric motor, 90km range (WLTP) 255kW and 525Nm (combined) CVT/hybrid auto transmission with front-wheel drive Claimed 0-100km/h: 8.5 seconds Official average fuel consumption: 1.0L/100km Kerb weight: 1795kg Power-to-weight ratio: 142.06kW:1000kg Boot space: 340L/1265L Price: AU$43,990 (drive-away, at time of upload) For all of our Vbox performance test results, see the full data table here: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/performance-data/ For all of our latest car reviews: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/category/car-review/ And our latest car news: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/category/car-news/ Follow us on social media for extra insights and updates. DE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drivingenthusiast DE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingenthusiastaustralia/