2024 Jaecoo J7 1.6T Vortex

*Jaecoo J7 2024 model specs* - New Chery/Omoda & Jaecoo brand in SA. Family SUV competing with RAV4/Tiguan. All 2024 models are 1.6T 7DCT auto. ### *Engine & Drivetrain - All 1.6T petrol* - *Engine:* 1.6L TGDI turbo petrol, 4-cylinder - *Capacity:* 1598 cc - *Power:* 145 kW / 194 hp @ 5500 rpm - *Torque:* 290 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm - *Transmission:* 7-speed dual-clutch DCT automatic - *Drivetrain:* FWD on Vortex/Glacier, AWD on Inferno - *Fuel consumption:* 7.0L/100km FWD, 7.8L/100km AWD - *0-100 km/h:* ∼8.5s - *Top speed:* ∼180 km/h ### *Dimensions & Capacity* - *Length x Width x Height:* 4500 x 1865 x 1680 mm - *Wheelbase:* 2650 mm - *Ground clearance:* 200 mm - *Seats:* 5 - *Wheels:* 18" Vortex, 19" Glacier/Inferno - *Boot:* ∼500L est bbd659aa ### *2024 Trims SA + Pricing new* *1. J7 Vortex - Base R519,900* - 18" alloys, red brake callipers, LED headlamps + fog lamps - 13.2" touchscreen, 360° camera, wireless charging - Electric tailgate, power-adjustable front seats, auto wipers - 7 airbags incl driver knee - 3 driving modes: Eco, Standard, Sport 3b9a59aa78dc *2. J7 Glacier - Mid R579,900* - Adds 19" alloys, panoramic sunroof - 14.8" touchscreen, HUD, integrated dashcam - Heated + ventilated front seats with memory - ADAS: AEB, adaptive cruise, lane-departure, traffic-jam assist, rear cross-traffic - Sony sound system, dual-zone climate 3b9a59aaf1d0 *3. J7 Inferno AWD - Top R679,900* - All Glacier features + AWD with ARDIS system - 7 driving modes: Eco, Standard, Sport, Sand, Mud, Snow, Off-Road - Heated leather steering wheel, privacy glass 3b9a59aa78dc *4. J7 SHS PHEV - Hybrid R689,900* - 1.5T + electric motor: 255 kW / 525 Nm combined - 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km electric range, 1200 km combined - 0-100 km/h: 8.55s 3b9abf64 ### *Key Tech & Safety* *All models get:* 360 camera, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, adaptive cruise, lane keep, blind spot, AEB *Glacier/Inferno add:* HUD, dashcam, ventilated seats, Sony 8-speaker sound f1d059aa ### *Pros vs Cons* *Pros:* 145kW engine punchy for class, loads of kit even base, 360 cam + HUD, 5yr/150k warranty + 10yr engine, looks premium *Cons:* New brand/resale unknown, 7DCT reliability long-term TBC, interior is very screen-heavy, fuel 7L+ real world *Vortex vs Glacier:* Glacier worth the R60k jump for 14.8" screen, HUD, ventilated seats + full ADAS 59aa *vs competitors:* Slightly smaller than RAV4 but more features for price vs Haval H6, BYD Sealion 6. bbd6 *Available on cash and finance