JAECOO 7 review – can it compete with luxury brands? Road Test

The second new car brand from Chinese automotive giant Chery has officially entered the UK market. Meet JAECOO – the premium sister brand of OMODA – and its compelling first model, the JAECOO 7. Promising ‘affordable luxury’, the JAECOO 7 – or J7 for short – is a beefy-looking SUV with plenty of premium features, both inside and out. With nods to the iconic Range Rover in its bluff front, stacked headlights and sleek design, and a distinctive grille that’s sure to catch a few eyes, it very much looks the part. Meanwhile, the boxy interior comes packed with plenty of technology and comforts as standard – making it perfect for family life or those who enjoy a little bit more space. Available with either a petrol or plug-in hybrid engine, it’s up against a wide range of stylish and talented alternatives – like the aforementioned Land Rover, the Audi Q3, the Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Sportage and others. However, the J7’s star selling point could be its affordability, with prices starting at less than £30,000. Sounds appealing, right? JAECOO’s aim is to set a new standard for off-road SUVs – but how does this new SUV fare? Find out in our latest episode of Road Test as Duncan Vincent takes it for a spin. 🚗 Featured car: JAECOO J7 📹 Presenter: Duncan Vincent 🏢 Arnold Clark JAECOO branches: https://bit.ly/42EwqqU 🚙 Find JAECOO J7 deals: https://bit.ly/40IUp5z 🔎 Search all cars: http://bit.ly/2R1BGfV Get more from Arnold Clark across our social media channels: 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArnoldClark/ 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arnoldclark_ltd 🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arnold_clark