Jaecoo J8
The Jaecoo J8 is a three-row mid-size crossover SUV produced by Chery since 2023, available as a five-seater and a three-row seven-seater model. Outside China, the vehicle is marketed under the Jaecoo brand as its second product. It is available in both a petrol and a plug-in hybrid model.
In China, it is marketed as the Chery Fulwin T10 for the plug-in hybrid model, under the Chery Fulwin product series, it was launched in China in April 2024. Initially, it was introduced as the Fulwin T9 in 2023, before the name was transferred to a smaller model.
Overview
The production version of the Chinese market Tiggo 9 was revealed in March 2023 at the 2023 Auto Shanghai in China. The Chinese market Tiggo 9 for export markets were initially introduced as the Jaecoo 9, but was later renamed to Jaecoo J8 or Jaecoo 8. The Jaecoo J8/8 made its global debut in Qatar in October 2023.The vehicle is based on the T1X platform unibody chassis and features CDC suspension, which realises intelligent full-sensing adjustment through stepless adjustment of suspension hardness. For the suspension, MacPherson struts are used for the front and multi-link suspension for the rear. The wheels are 20-inch in size.
The interior of the vehicle features a dual-curved screen with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel and a 12.3-inch central control screen curved towards the driver. The digital functionalities of the infotainment system are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. For the audio system, the vehicle is equipped with a 14-speaker Sony surround sound system.
Powertrain
The vehicle is powered by a Kunpeng Power 2.0-litre TGDi inline-four turbocharged petrol engine produces and of torque. The engine is paired to an Aisin 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and powers all four wheels. The top speed is, with a combined fuel consumption of. For the Chinese market, the Chery Dual Mode plug-in hybrid version is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol PHEV Kunpeng Super Intelligent Hybrid version is also available, with a acceleration in 4.5 seconds and a CLTC range of. The battery of the plug-in hybrid version can be recharged from 30% to 80% in 18 minutes.For export markets, the plug-in hybrid version is powered by a SQRH4J15 1.5-litre inline-four turbocharged petrol PHEV produces a combined output of and of torque paired with a 3-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, marketed as the Super Hybrid System. The export market plug-in hybrid version has a acceleration in 5.8 seconds, a pure electric range of, and a CLTC range of.