JAECOO J7 PHEV Hits Pakistan Roads
The JAECOO J7 PHEV has officially launched in Pakistan, locally assembled by Nishat Motors. Offering 342 hp, 525 Nm torque, and up to 90 km of pure electric range, it combines petrol power with EV efficiency. With prices starting at Rs. 9,999,000 and bookings open nationwide, it’s built to redefine hybrid SUVs for Pakistani roads.
Table of Contents
- Power Under the Hood
- What You Get Inside
- Price and How to Grab One
- Stacks Up Against the Rest
- Why It Fits Pakistani Life
You squeeze through Lahore traffic, fuel gauge dipping low. What if your SUV switched to electric power without a hitch? No station hunt, no range worry. That's the pull of the new JAECOO J7 PHEV. Nishat Motors just rolled it out locally assembled. This mid-size plug-in hybrid blends petrol punch with battery quiet. It's built for Pakistani drives, city buzz, or highway hauls.
Power Under the Hood
Both Comfort and Premium trims pack the same setup. A 1.5L turbo engine teams with an 18.3 kWh battery. Total output: 342 horsepower and 525 Nm torque. Hit 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. Pure electric? Up to 90 km on a charge. When the battery dips, it sips fuel at 16.6 km per liter. Overall range tops 1,200 km. Smooth shifts come from the Super Hybrid System. It picks electric for stops or petrol for speed.
What You Get Inside
Step in, and it feels upscale. A 14.8-inch touchscreen runs the show. Sony's 8-speaker audio fills the cabin. Ventilated seats cool you on hot days. The panoramic sunroof lets light pour in. Tech perks include wireless charging and a voice assistant.
Safety?
Seven airbags, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control. It earned a 5-star E-NCAP rating. Ride over potholes stays comfy, thanks to solid suspension.
Price and How to Grab One
Intro price sits at Rs. 9,999,000 for Premium, good till November 30, 2025. Book with Rs. 2,000,000 down. Deliveries start mid-December. Warranties ease worries: 6 years or 150,000 km on the vehicle, 8 years or 160,000 km on the battery. Head to Dolmen Malls in Lahore or Karachi, Centaurus in Islamabad, or OJ in Multan for a look. Test drives run now.
Stacks Up Against the Rest
The J7 PHEV eyes rivals like MG HS PHEV, Haval H6 PHEV, and Forthing Friday. It edges the Haval in power and ground clearance, 200 mm versus 175 mm. More airbags, too, eight total. Folks abroad call its design Audi-sleek, interior Range Rover-plush. In tests, it beat fuel claims at 3.5L/100 km. Forthing's REEV setup differs, but J7's plug-in wins for home charging.
Why It Fits Pakistani Life
Fuel costs bite hard here. EVs promise relief, but chargers lag. The J7 bridges that. Charge overnight for daily runs. Petrol backs longer trips, like Peshawar pulls. Its local assembly means quicker fixes, wider service nets. Families get space for five, boot for bags. And that premium vibe? It turns heads without the luxury tag.
This SUV isn't flashy talk. It's real miles for real roads. If hybrids call you, the J7 PHEV delivers without the drama. Check it soon, bookings fill fast. For more updates, DrivePK.com
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