Further on the Jaecoo J7 SHS Summit SUV – with Range Rover Evoque styling
cues this plug-in hybrid newcomer has a clamed 106km pure electric range and a
potential combined total range of 1200 kilometres. At $47,990 drive-away it
features a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine linked to an electric motor driving the front
wheels fed by an 18.3kWhour battery. Nice external styling cues with a waterfall
style grill, a roomy five-seater, finishes inside not so expressive but great in
terms of space. A large 14.8-inch infotainment touch screen, a head-up
instrument display, power heated and cooled front seats, synthetic leather trim,
power rear door and a panoramic sunroof make the Jaecoo J7 SHS Summit SUV
a compelling package in a highly competitive SUV market – thankfully no
constant audio reminders I complain of regularly but a lack of buttons for radio
and climate control a frustration, also the lack of a spare wheel. But a really nice
driver, eager, quiet and efficient – after charging I got 93 km of pure electric
motoring with a combined average 4.2L/100km, the 1.0L/100km claimed economy
somewhat overstated – however with 8-years unlimited km warranty for car and
battery and 8-years capped price servicing and roadside assistance this Chinese
hybrid impresses.

Further on the Jaecoo J7 SHS Summit SUV &ndash; with Range Rover Evoque styling cues this plug-in hybrid newcomer has a clamed 106km pure electric range and a potential combined total range of 1200 kilometres. At $47,990 drive-away it features a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine linked to an electric motor driving the front wheels fed by an 18.3kWhour battery. Nice external styling cues with a waterfall style grill, a roomy five-seater, finishes inside not so expressive but great in terms of space. A large 14.8-inch infotainment touch screen, a head-up instrument display, power heated and cooled front seats, synthetic leather trim, power rear door and a panoramic sunroof make the Jaecoo J7 SHS Summit SUV a compelling package in a highly competitive SUV market &ndash; thankfully no constant audio reminders I complain of regularly but a lack of buttons for radio and climate control a frustration, also the lack of a spare wheel. But a really nice driver, eager, quiet and efficient &ndash; after charging I got 93 km of pure electric motoring with a combined average 4.2L/100km, the 1.0L/100km claimed economy somewhat overstated &ndash; however with 8-years unlimited km warranty for car and battery and 8-years capped price servicing and roadside assistance this Chinese hybrid impresses.

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

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