Registrations of curiosity have opened for the Jaecoo J7 PHEV, after its preview exhibiting in Malaysia earlier this 12 months in Might.
That is the plug-in hybrid model of the Jaecoo J7 that was formally launched in Malaysia in July, when it arrived in 2WD and 4WD variants. The J7 PHEV is powered by a 1.5 TGDi petrol engine paired with a devoted hybrid transmission (DHT) with an e-motor on the entrance axle, and the setup packs mixed outputs of 347 PS and 525 Nm of torque.
For comparability, the pure-petrol model of the Jaecoo J7 is powered by a 1.6 litre turbocharged petrol engine that outputs 197 PS and 290 Nm of torque, transmitted to the entrance wheels, or all 4 wheels by way of a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The J7 PHEV brings a claimed 88 km of pure-electric vary, whereas full hybrid working attains a claimed gasoline consumption determine of 4.9 l/100 km, or 20.4 km per litre. With the total reserves of its battery and 60-litre gasoline tank, the J7 PHEV manages over 1,200 km of vary, in accordance with Jaecoo.
Keeping apart the J7 PHEV from most different plug-in hybrid autos is its capability to take DC quick charging, as indicated by the presence of a CC2 charging port. Its electrical capabilities additionally embrace V2L (vehicle-to-load), providing exterior energy output to home equipment from the automobile.
Inside, the dashboard structure of the J7 PHEV largely mirrors that of the petrol J7, the place a ten.25-inch driver’s instrument show joins a 14.8-inch, portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment show.
The place the 2 differ in within the centre console, with that of the plug-in hybrid eliminating the transmission selector, and the pair of cupholders are oriented side-by-side within the PHEV, moderately than in tandem on the petrol variant. The rotary drive mode selector from the petrol variant makes means for a row of simplified buttons within the PHEV variant.
On the launch of the petrol-powered J7, the SUV went on sale in Malaysia at RM138,800 for the 2WD variant and RM148,800 for the 4WD variant, and so the plug-in hybrid model of this mannequin is more likely to be barely pricier than the 1.6 litre petrol-powered duo. Click on right here to register your curiosity within the Jaecoo J7 PHEV.
GALLERY: Jaecoo J7 PHEV previewed in Malaysia
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