Key highlights
- Chery Jaecoo J5 spied in Pune
- Likely to be launched by JSW Motors in India
- It is expected to be offered in PHEV and BEV variants
The latest spy shots of the Jaecoo J5 SUV testing in Pune have created a stir in the automotive market in India. The Chinese SUV, which is owned by Chery, is expected to be launched in the local market by JSW Motors. Read below for further details.
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Chery Jaecoo J5 coming soon, what to expect?
JSW Motors is gearing up to introduce cars in the throat-cutting auto market of India. The brand that has prior experience of handling MG in India, is tying with Chery, a renowned Chinese carmaker, to launch PHEV and BEVs in India in the near future.
The latest spy shots of Jaecoo J5, a successful PHEV and BEV in China, come from Pune, where its test mule was spotted during a city run. Jaecoo is a subsidiary of Chery, and the J5 doing test runs in India confirms that it could possibly get launched via JSW Motors.
Speaking of the J5, it comes with a plug-in hybrid and a fully electric powertrain in China. The J5 also sells in the Middle East and does fine numbers over there. It is positioned in the C-segment, and it will compete with the Mahindra XEV 9S and the Tata Safari in India.
The J5 measures 4,380 mm in length and has a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. This throws it in the D-segment category of SUVs in India. This also means that it will offer a spacious cabin and a plush ride experience.
On the outside, the Chinese-spec J5 looks like a baby Range Rover Sport. It has the same boxy silhouette with a tapering roofline, connected LED lights, and a vertical front stance with clean and sophisticated body panels.
On the inside, it gets a plush cabin layout with five seats and leather upholstery. The key highlights include the dual-pane sunroof, a 14.8-inch vertical infotainment screen, a slim 10.25-inch digital instrument console, and features like ADAS safety, wireless charging, an 8-speaker sound system, and more.
The PHEV version of the J5 is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine that is paired with a 1.83 kWh battery pack. It develops 221 bhp and 295 Nm of power and torque, while delivering 18.8 km/l of fuel efficiency. Meanwhile, the BEV version packs a 58.9 kWh battery pack and offers a claimed range of 402 km.
Meanwhile, MG is also preparing to launch its first plug-in hybrid SUV in India, which will also compete with the J5. This model is likely to be a badge-engineered Starlight 560 SUV.
