Look out Sealion 6: Jaecoo J7 PHEV starts at PHP 1.449M
Jaecoo J7 SHS joins compact crossover plug-in hybrid arena in PH
After being previewed at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) a few months ago, Omoda Jaecoo Philippines has officially launched its answer to the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i.
Say hello to the Jaecoo J7 and its Super Hybrid System (SHS). Powered by the brand’s very own plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, the J7 is capable of traveling nearly 1490 km and is capable of averaging over 24 km/L according to the Automobile Association Philippines’ (AAP) Verification Range Test.
Under the hood is a 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 142 PS and 215 Nm of torque. It is then assisted by an electric motor that puts out an additional 204 PS with 310 Nm of torque and is powered by an 18.3 kWh battery pack. The result is a total system output of 275 PS and a generous 365 Nm of torque.
Power is then sent to the wheels via a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). On battery power alone, Jaecoo claims the J7 can cover up to 90 km, but based on the AAP’s Range Verification Test, the PHEV is capable of traveling up to 106 km without using a drop of fuel under ideal conditions. The J7 was also able to travel with a combined range of 1,488 km, beating the automaker’s original claim of up to 1,200 km of range, combined.
Recharging the battery can be done via an AC or a fast DC charging system. A 6.6 kW AC charger can fully recharge the J7’s battery from 25% to 100% in 2.5 hours, while a 40kW DC system can replenish it from 30% to 80% in just 20 minutes.
Using a 230V home socket, meanwhile, can fully charge the battery from 25% to 100% in around 10 hours. In case you need emergency power during a blackout, the J7 comes with a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function as standard and supports 3.3 kW of power.
In terms of size, the J7 measures 4500mm long, 1865mm wide, 1670mm tall, and has a 2672mm wheelbase. The J7 features a sleek and stylish exterior that’s dominated by a distinct grille, eye-catching LED daytime running lights, massive 19-inch alloy wheels, full-width LED taillights, black body cladding, flush door handles that can automatically retract, and a two-tone exterior paint finish that’s available on high-grade variants.
Hop aboard, and the Jaecoo J7 welcomes you into a high-tech and comfortable cabin. Sitting front and center is a massive 14.8-inch touchscreen infotainment display that supports wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay and online navigation. It also manages almost all of the vehicle’s in-car functions like automatic climate control, a 540-degree camera system, and LED ambient lighting.
Other amenities available inside the J7 include a wireless charging pad, an 8-speaker premium sound system from Sony, LED ambient lighting, intelligent voice control, a power sunroof, power-adjustable and ventilated front seats, full leather upholstery, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
For extra peace of mind, the all-new Jaecoo J7 also comes with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). This gives the plug-in hybrid crossover plenty of intelligent driver aid features, such as adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, front collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot detection, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, lane-keeping assist, rear-cross traffic alert, rear collision warning, intelligent headlights, and a driver monitoring system.
Pricing of the Jaecoo J7 is as follows:
J7 1.5 SHS Comfort - PHP 1.449M
J7 1.5 SHS Premium - PHP 1.549M
For a limited time, however, the J7 Comfort will retail at a low price of PHP 1.399M while the J7 Premium gets a sticker price of PHP 1.499M.
