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Josh Nevett
2026 Jaecoo J8: Family SUV to gain seven seats, PHEV powertrain
Omoda Jaecoo is set to enter the seven-seat SUV market with the potent J8 plug-in hybrid, due in Australia in the second half of 2026.
23 Days Ago
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Jaecoo J8 Comparison
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 four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 J8 is offered with a 8 year, unlimited km warranty.
Latest Jaecoo J8 News and Reviews
Josh Nevett
2026 Jaecoo J8: Family SUV to gain seven seats, PHEV powertrain
Omoda Jaecoo is set to enter the seven-seat SUV market with the potent J8 plug-in hybrid, due in Australia in the second half of 2026.
23 Days Ago
Josh Nevett
CarExpert's top five large SUV reviews of 2025
As a big year of new car releases comes to a close, check out our top five most viewed large SUV reviews of 2025.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
Black Friday deals: Omoda Jaecoo offering range-wide savings
Omoda Jaecoo is offering $2000 in cashback and three years of free servicing across its entire range until November 30, 2025.
2 Months Ago
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William Stopford
2025 Jaecoo J8 review
The Jaecoo J8 large SUV shapes as a spacious, luxurious alternative to similarly priced mid-size models from legacy brands.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
2025 Jaecoo J8 price and specs: Kia Sorento rival has five seats, sub-$50k sticker
The Jaecoo J8 is effectively a loaded large SUV for the price of a mid-spec mid-sizer. It arrives in showrooms this month.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
Jaecoo J8: New Chinese brand’s flagship SUV lineup could expand
The largest SUV in newly opened Omoda Jaecoo showrooms could get the option of three rows of seating and a hybrid powertrain if customers demand them.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
China's next Kia Sorento rival locked in for Australian launch
Chery's new Jaecoo brand will release the J8 large SUV in June, just a month after the new J7 mid-sized SUV arrives here.
11 Months Ago