Jaecoo J7 SHS vs EJ6

The Jaecoo J7 SHS was launched by the Chinese carmaker not too long ago — after having been teased several times.

Aimed at today’s smart and discerning car buyers, the hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV) is being touted as a vehicle with “European elegance, premium tech, and class-leading efficiency.”

But how does it fare against its fully-electric-powered brother, the Jaecoo EJ6? Let’s find out as we pit the two models against each other.

Exterior

Outside, the Jaecoo J7 SHS looks modern and somewhat stylish.

At the fore is a large grille with vertical slats. These are flanked by sharp-looking clusters of lamps that make up its headlight system. Complementing these is a strong chin with vertical air vents.

Its side profiles are fitted with thin claddings found on its wheel arches and side sills. They connect to the vehicle’s front and rear bumpers for a wrap-around effect. It also has blacked-out pillars to create the impression of a floating roof.

Other notable features from this angle include flush door handles, a pair of roof rails, and a set of 19-inch wheels with 235/50 series tires.

At the back, the hybrid SUV gets a roof-mounted spoiler, checkered-look taillamps that are connected together by a tailgate garnish, and a wide bumper with diffuser-like accents.

Overall, the appearance of the Jaecoo J7 SHS looks decent, and its bulky build will provide would-be owners the road presence they want when cruising through the expressways or crawling through this holiday traffic in the metro.

As for the Jaecoo EJ6, it packs a boxy exterior and offers more “European flair” than its hybrid stablemate. Its fascia is decorated only with the “JAECOO” branding flanked by some L-shaped headlamps. Otherwise, it is very minimal and clean-looking.

The same goes for its sides as it sports some slightly shaped wheel arches with some cladding. It rides on 19-inch tires with 245/5 series tires.

At the back, the Jaecoo EJ6 has a side-opening tailgate, a robust bumper, and vertical taillamps on the far ends of its rear.

Interior

Inside, the Jaecoo J7 SHS gets leather upholstery, soft-touch panels, and other niceties.

Most impressive is its large digital instrument cluster that feeds the driver relevant information. It is paired with a 14.8-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, which sends audio to an eight-speaker Sonny sound system.

Other creature comfort features come in the form of a fast-charging 50-watt wireless smartphone charger, good air conditioning, and an intuitive column-mounted shifter.

Meanwhile, the Jaecoo EJ6 gets a 9.2-inch instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

It also packs ventilated seats with a massage function, a wireless charger, intelligent voice control, and a panoramic sunroof.

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Powertrain

Under the hood of the Jaecoo J7 SHS is a 1.5-liter engine paired with a hybrid system. The setup generates up to 275 horsepower (hp) and 365 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. This makes he hybrid SUV more than capable for daily city drives and adequate enough for spontaneous weekend getaways.

It has a combined range of around 1,488 kilometers (km) thanks to its 18.3 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery and aforementioned hybrid powertrain system.

When it comes to stopping power, the Jaecoo J7 SHS uses ventilated discs at the front and a couple of solid disc brakes at the rear.

Suspension-wise, it is equipped with MacPhresons at the fore and a rear multi-link suspension at the back.

Not to be outdone, the Jaecoo EJ6 is powered by a dual electric motor setup that generates as much as 275 hp and 385 Nm of torque. The said capacity is accompanied by an estimated range of 421 km before it needs to be plugged in due to its 69.7 kWh battery.

Its suspension system is similar to that of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Safety

The Jaecoo J7 SHS has an advanced driver-assist system on top of the standard safety features that it gets. These include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, and a 360-degree panoramic camera with underchassis view.

Similarly, the Jaecoo EJ6 has adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and a 360-degree panoramic camera that lets owners take a peek at what’s underneath their vehicles.

Final thoughts

Picking which to get between the Jaecoo J7 SHS and EJ6 is a matter of personal preference as both vehicles appear to be able rides for both daily commutes and spontaneous weekend trips.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS is priced from P1.399 million to P1.499 million, while the EJ6 is priced from P1.649 million to P1.799 million.

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