PH-spec Jaecoo J7 can cover almost 1.5K kms

MANILA: The Jaecoo J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System) can cover nearly 1,500 kilometers (km) of road in the Philippines.

Based on the test conducted by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP), the one of the two units used in the efficiency run covered 1,488.8 kms. The other had 1,480.1 km.

In a statement, Omoda and Jaecoo Motor Philippines said that the results highlight its commitment to “infusing its automotive engineering DNA to create sustainable mobility solutions for Filipino urban elites.”

The company noted that the results showed that the models under Chery’s subsidiary even surpassed its own global claimed range that is 1,200 kilometers.

Test parameters

The four-day efficiency run involved two Jaecoo J7 units that ran with a juiced-up battery and a full tank of fuel.

Other parameters of the test include:

• Models to maintain speeds of 80-100 kilometers per hour (kph) on highways 
• Reach speeds of 40-60 kph on city and provincial roads

Throughout the efficiency activity, the J7 SHS consumed an average fuel consumption of 24.4 kilometers per liter. By the end of the test, the vehicles had remaining ranges of 44 km and 24 km.

“The J7 SHS’ AAP Verification Range highlights its superior range and performance in the world of hybrid models. This achievement amplifies our ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable automotive technologies aimed to improve the driving experience of modern drivers by setting new and world-class standards for hybrid vehicles,” Omoda and Jaecoo Motor Philippines’ Country Director Marco Chen said.

Vehicle specifications

Below are some notable details about the Jaecoo J7 SHS as seen in neighboring market Indonesia. 

Powering the Jaecoo J7 SHS is a fifth-generation 1.5-liter turbocharged mill matched to a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission and a IP68-protection hybrid battery.

The said powertrain allows the vehicle dish out a churn of maximum performance of:

Maximum power (in horsepower)	340
Peak torque (in Newton-meters)	525

In addition, the Jaecoo J7 SHS will likely come with a host of driver assistive technologies that include:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Traffic jam assist
• Blind spot detection
• Driver monitoring system
• Rear cross traffic alert
• Forward collision warning
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Emergency lane keep
• Lane change assist
• Lane departure prevention

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