Jaecoo 7 to kickstart brand's arrival in the Philippines

MANILA: The Philippines will welcome the up-and-coming car brand Jaecoo in 2023, and it will debut at the same time as its sibling brand Omoda. The Jaecoo 7 will be the first model to be offered in the Philippine market.

The Jaecoo 7 will boast the technology and comfort often associated with luxury-scale brands while having the size, ground clearance, and performance of a crossover SUV. The 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with 290Nm of torque will be found in the petrol-powered version, which will be the first type to be released. The Jaecoo 7 can sprint from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 8.9 seconds and consumes fuel at a rate of 13 kpl, according to preliminary tests.

Owners can expect a luxurious cabin with digital instruments for the driver, a touchscreen vertical center console with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an eight-speaker premium audio system. The inside is upscale thanks to the leather-covered seats, the dashboard, and the ambient cabin lighting. Wireless phone charging, four USB ports with fast charging, a dampening armrest, a power-adjustable driver seat, a power sunroof, all-auto power windows, and keyless entry are further technological features.

Additionally, the Jaecoo 7 is pleased to display its ground-breaking 540-degree camera. The 540 camera takes the 360-degree camera a step further by attempting to provide a greater view of the automobile's blind areas, including the bottom of the car, which is especially helpful when the vehicle is driven off-road. The spatiotemporal sequence image stitching used by the 540-degree camera system is based on image processing techniques such as camera calibration, picture restoration fusion, and sequence stitching.

As a result of the Jaecoo 7's full ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) suite, which includes ABS, Electronic Brake Assist, Traction Control, Hill Assist, and a 21-function ADAS safety system, safety is also given first importance. Dual front airbags, dual front side airbags, dual side curtain airbags, and airbags in between seats are also included in the Jaecoo 7's safety features.

“While the first variant of the Jaecoo 7 to be launched will be petrol powered, please expect the Jaecoo brand to thrust towards new energy in the near future. We have exciting new energy models coming up from 2024 onwards that are sure to excite the Philippine Market”, Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines Brand Manager Uzzi Asuncion said in a release.

The Omoda 5, Omoda EV, and Jaecoo 7 will be launched in the Philippines before the end of 2023, the company added.

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