

William Stopford
2025 Jaecoo J8 review
Pros
- Classy interior
- Generally quiet and comfortable
- Jam-packed with features for the price
Cons
- Driver assist systems need work
- Transmission needs work
- No brand recognition
6 Months Ago
The new Jaecoo J8 is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $46,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Track variant and topping out at $51,990 for the Ridge.
There are 2 variants of the J8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.
The Jaecoo J8 is only available with an null motor that produces 183kW and 385Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 J8 is offered with a 8 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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The Jaecoo J8 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Track and the most expensive being Ridge.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,820 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,930 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,710 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm |
| Load Capacity | 575 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Jaecoo J8
The cheapest Jaecoo J8 is the Track that starts from $46,990.
See all Jaecoo J8 PricingThe most expensive Jaecoo J8 is the Ridge that starts from $51,990.
See all Jaecoo J8 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Jaecoo J8 is null kg offered by the following variants: Track and Ridge.
See all Jaecoo J8 towing capacityThe largest Jaecoo J8 is the Track which measures 1930mm wide, 4820mm in length and sits 1710mm tall.
The most powerful Jaecoo J8 is the Track which has 183kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Jaecoo J8 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Jaecoo J8 is the Ridge which weighs 2445 kg (kerb weight).
The Jaecoo J8 uses Premium Unleaded.
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