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After being launched last year, the Jaecoo J7 enters 2026 unchanged apart from the axing of the base Core.
This brings the base price up to $37,990 drive-away from $34,990 drive-away, though until the end of this month the J7 Track – now the entry point to the range – is being offered for $34,990 drive-away.
The now-defunct Core did without other J7s’ front parking sensors, surround-view camera, driver’s knee airbag, power tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, ambient lighting and illuminated vanity mirrors.
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It also featured a six-speaker unbranded sound system, instead of an eight-speaker Sony unit.
Deliveries of the Jaecoo J7 – the Omoda Jaecoo brand’s debut model in Australia – commenced in May 2025. Despite not being on sale for a full year, a total of 2706 J7s reached customers in 2025, outselling a handful of mid-size SUVs including the Renault Koleos (1027) and all of KGM’s mid-sizers combined (643).
The J7 was followed by the larger Jaecoo J8 and Omoda 9 later in 2025, with the small Jaecoo J5 launching this year.
Omoda Jaecoo is currently offering factory bonuses across the J7 lineup until February 28, 2026. Discounted pricing is in brackets.
| Model | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jaecoo J7 Track | $37,990 ($34,990) |
| 2026 Jaecoo J7 Ridge AWD | $39,990 ($42,990) |
| 2026 Jaecoo J7 SHS Track | $40,990 ($43,990) |
| 2026 Jaecoo J7 SHS Summit | $44,990 ($47,990) |
The Jaecoo J7 is offered with petrol power in a choice of front- or all-wheel drive configurations, plus a plug-in hybrid that’s available only with front-wheel drive.


No total system output is quoted for the PHEVs.
| Specifications | Petrol | Petrol AWD | PHEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L turbo-petrol 4cyl | 1.6L turbo-petrol 4cyl | 1.5L turbo-petrol 4cyl |
| Engine outputs | 137kW + 275Nm | 137kW + 275Nm | 105kW + 215Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | – | – | 150kW + 310Nm |
| System outputs | – | – | – |
| Battery | – | – | 18.3kWh lithium iron phosphate |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | Dedicated Hybrid Transmission |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Tare mass | 1534kg | 1628kg | 1794kg |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 7.0L/100km | 7.8L/100km | 1.0L/100km |
| Electric driving range | – | – | 90km (WLTP) |
| Energy consumption | – | – | 15.9kWh/100km |
| Max AC charge rate | – | – | 6.6kW |
| Max DC charge rate | – | – | 40kW |
| Fuel tank capacity | 51L | 57L | 60L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded | 91-octane regular unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 163g/km | 181g/km | 31g/km |
| Braked towing capacity | 750kg | 750kg | – |
All Jaecoo J7s have the same exterior dimensions, but boot space varies.

| Dimensions | Jaecoo J7 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4500mm |
| Width | 1865mm |
| Height | 1680mm |
| Wheelbase | 2672mm |
| Cargo capacity – to cargo cover | 424L (Track) 340L (Ridge, PHEVs) |
| Cargo capacity – to roof | 584L (Track) 500L (Ridge, PHEVs) |
| Cargo capacity – second row folded | 1349L (Track) 1265L (Ridge, PHEVs) |
Omoda Jaecoo Australia backs its vehicles with an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, and offers eight years of capped-price servicing. Service within the Omoda Jaecoo network and you’ll get up to eight years of roadside assistance.

Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km.
| Service | Petrol | Petrol AWD | PHEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $299 | $299 | $299 |
| Year 2 | $299 | $299 | $299 |
| Year 3 | $329 | $329 | $299 |
| Year 4 | $499 | $699 | $499 |
| Year 5 | $299 | $299 | $499 |
| Year 6 | $329 | $329 | $399 |
| Year 7 | $299 | $299 | $299 |
| Year 8 | $599 | $799 | $779 |
The Jaecoo J7 has a five-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2025, but thus far it applies only to PHEV variants.

| Category | Jaecoo J7 |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 81 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 85 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 80 per cent |
| Safety assist | 84 per cent |
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
The petrol Jaecoo J7 is offered in Track or Ridge trims, with the plug-in hybrid J7 SHS offered as a Track or Summit.




The Track comes standard with the following equipment:
The Summit SHS adds:

The Ridge AWD adds:
Forest Green is the standard exterior finish, with the following available at extra cost:
There are also the following two-tone exteriors, offered only on the Ridge:
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist with a passion for mainstream cars, automotive history and overseas auto markets.


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