Video Summary
The Jaecoo 7, a mid-size SUV from China, is currently the most configured car on the Carwow website. Prices for other configured cars have gone up significantly in the last 5 years, the Jaecoo is more competitive. It has an attractive design, with hints of other luxury SUVs like Range Rover, including pop-out door handles and a hidden rear wiper.The car comes with 19-inch alloy wheels. While keyless entry is a feature, the door handles automatically popping out could raise security concerns.
If this were a European car, it would cost around 40 grand fully loaded.
The model reviewed is a plug-in hybrid, a petrol variant is also offered. The entry-level model can be acquired for under £30,000 through Carwow; this car is £35,000. A £2,500 saving on Carwow is currently offered.
The car offers a simple, two-engine, two-trim configuration with color options. The A/C lacks physical buttons and is controlled through the screen, which, despite the lack of physical controls, is responsive and visually appealing. It has shortcuts for various functions through a swipe.
The car uses the brake pedal to switch on, a digital driver's display, speed limit assist, a metallic pearly light blue paint, adaptive cruise control, and has a full-length sunroof. Some driving controls and options are integrated within the screen interface.
The front seat is a bit uncomfortable, while a rear seat is a red flag.
The reviewer found the steering wheel with a dampening action better than premium cars, but at a cost as it does not have an economical pickup. It is also economical with 56 miles to EV. He states that the car is better than the high-end BMW when it comes to a roof. And that turning is better with steering power.
There are areas where Jaecoo cut costs, for example, the wiring, wheel liner, Kumho brand mid-range tires, back door slam, red calipers and they use of cheap plastics.
However, its safety system, though frequent, is also important, so the reviewer could be seen as having mixed reviews about these features. Overall the reviewer said that he would only "Consider" this car, due to the subpar driving dynamics compared to higher quality competitors like the Range Rover and the Nissan Qashqai. He also found its trunk to be "just ok" as it could not accommodate a Pelican case, but had an "automatic tailgate open."
