Jaecoo – and its sister OMODA marque – are the latest brands to join forces with award-winning automotive retailer Vertu Motors with the opening of the Vertu Jaecoo Burton site in Staffordshire.
Few brands have made such a substantial impression in such a short time as Jaecoo, which only entered the UK automotive market in January 2025.
From there it took only a few months for the firm’s most popular model – the Jaecoo 7 – to make its debut inside the UK top ten best-sellers list, before breaking new ground as the first Chinese car to top the monthly rankings earlier this year.
Having set the standard with the 7 and the smaller 5, the launch of the new Jaecoo 8 flagship coincides with Jaecoo and Vertu’s new partnership.
So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at its acclaimed line-up of models.
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Jaecoo 5 & Jaecoo E5
The Jaecoo 5 and Jaecoo E5 open the Chinese firm’s SUV range with the respective option of either petrol or electric powertrains.
A rival to the likes of the Skoda Kamiq and Nissan Juke, the Jaecoo 5 in ICE-trim features a 1.6-litre engine generating 143bhp and returning up to 40mpg.
Bearing what is now the familiar family-look debuted by the larger 7, the Jaecoo 5 gets an interpretation of the bold ‘waterfall’ grille, as well as a suitably chunky profile that belies its relative compact size.
In electric trim, the Jaecoo E5 comes equipped with a 60.9kWh battery that will deliver up to 248-miles of combined range (WLTP), while a fast recharge of 30-80% in just 27-minutes is also possible. It’s powerful too, at 208bhp.
Both the Jaecoo 5 and Jaecoo E5 are available with the choice of two trims each, with prices starting under £25,000 for the petrol-powered Pure trim, and under £28,000 for the zero-emission E5 Pure.
Pure trim is generously specified with features that include 18-inch alloy wheels, a 13.2-infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a six-speaker audio system and a 360-degree camera system for manoeuvres.
Upgrade to Luxury and you’ll also get LED headlights, electrically adjustable seats, heated/ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, Sony audio system and powered tailgate.
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Jaecoo 7
There is a very good chance you’ll have seen the Jaecoo 7 out on the road, such has been the model’s popularity since entering the UK automotive market at the start of 2025.
So popular it has been, in fact, that the 7 was even the biggest selling car in the entire country for the month of March 2026, becoming the first Chinese model to achieve the feat.
If you have seen the 7 out in the wild, then there is also a good chance you’ll have considered that it is an attractive looker.
Indeed, it is the 7’s Land Rover-inspired styling that has struck a particular tone with the British buying public, the combination of its big bold waterfall grille, floating roofline and chunky haunches earning it plenty of favour aesthetically.
The premium feel is extended inside where the 7 features a fuss-free, tech-laden interior dominated by a portrait-oriented central touchscreen and is awash with good quality, hard-wearing materials all round.
Under the skin, the 7 comes with the choice of petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
The petrol Jaecoo 7 equipped with a 145bhp turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine is available in either Deluxe or Luxury trim, with the latter gaining all-wheel drive for those who need the extra traction for crossing slippery surfaces.
The Jaecoo 7 SHS-H is the self-charging hybrid version comprising a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine generating a sprightly 221bhp and returning a frugal 51.4mpg, without the need for plugging in.
However, for superior fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions – plus over 50-miles of electric only range – the Jaecoo 7 SHS-P plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is the logical choice.
Beyond the useful choice of powertrains, the Jaecoo 7 wins favour for its practical interior which has enough rear head and legroom for six-footers, plus a sizeable 500 to 580-litre boot.
Indeed, such is the Jaecoo 7’s competitive price – starting at just over £30,000 – it rivals small SUVs on price, making it the ideal choice for families who want the practicality without the extra outlay.
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Jaecoo 8
The latest addition to Jaecoo’s line-up is also its most ambitious yet – the flagship Jaecoo 8 seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV.
Larger and more luxurious than the 5 and 7, the Jaecoo 8 is the first model from the Chinese manufacturer to come with a full complement of seats to rival the likes of the Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV and Peugeot 5008 PHEV.
Interestingly, the Jaecoo 8 is not only offered as a seven-seater, but also as a six-seater with three rows of two chairs opening up a luxuriating cabin ambience all-round.
The design is certainly imposing, the 8’s size giving it a real presence on the road while maintaining many of the striking styling cues of its siblings to held it stand out in a competitive marketplace.
Inside, the plush interior features a pair of 12.3-inch screens on the dashboard, but it is the use of multi-tonal, soft-touch materials that really set the Jaecoo 8 above other models in its sub-£50,000 price bracket.
Under the skin, the Jaecoo 8 gets a variation of the firm’s ‘Super Hybrid System’ (known as SHS) which mates a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine with a sizeable 34.6kWh battery for an engaging mix of petrol and electric power.
The 8 will achieve over 80-miles of electric only driving, while returning 57.6mpg overall.
Two trim levels are offered – Luxury and Executive – with the main distinction being that the former comes with seven-seats, while the latter is available with six-seats. Whichever you choose, there is 110-litres of boot space with the rear row in place, or 738-litres when converted into a five-seater.
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