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Jaecoo 8, the (Chinese) 7-seater super hybrid maxi with mini fuel consumption

The Jaecoo 8 Shs-P is a 482 cm long D-segment maxi SUV that focuses on value for money. With 428 hp and plug-in hybrid technology, it offers high performance and all-wheel drive. The 7-seat cabin is trimmed in Nappa leather with massage seats, Sony audio and head-up display. Offered at 54,000 euros, it is positioned as a viable alternative for fleets and those looking for full optional equipment. The maximum price, with cosmetic customisation, is 56,600 euros

by Simonluca Pini

5 May 2026

2' min read

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2' min read

Translated by AI

Versione italiana

Premium content, an attractive price for the type of car and plenty of electrification for the Jaecoo 8 Shs-P, an acronym that identifies the Chinese brand's super hybrid technology at its most powerful thanks to the 428 horsepower available.

It is a maxi suv with up to seven seats, and is a valid alternative, especially from a fleet perspective, for those looking for a high-wheelbase D-segment car with full on-board equipment and a decidedly competitive price, with a list price of 54,000 euro for truly full optional equipment. A figure that increases by a maximum of 2,600 euro between exterior colour and cognac leather interior, making it one of the most interesting plug-in hybrid suvs on the price/equipment front.

The Jaecoo 8 measures 482 cm in length, 193 cm in width and 171 cm in height, with a 282 cm wheelbase and seven-seat configuration. Equipment includes a head-up display, 14-speaker Sony audio system, front and rear USB connectivity and 12 V sockets, as well as ventilated, heated and massage-function front seats and Nappa leather upholstery.

Safety is provided by a package of 19 Adas and 10 airbags and driver assistance systems with adaptive cruise control and active lane keeping. The interior also features soundproof windows, multi-zone climate and a panoramic roof. The luggage compartment starts at 200 litres with three rows in use and reaches 2021 litres when the seats are folded down, with an intermediate configuration of 738 litres.

The Shs-P system combines the 143 hp 1.5-litre Miller cycle combustion engine with two electric motors at the front and one at the rear to provide all-wheel drive. System output is 428 hp with 580 Nm of torque, a 0-100 km/h sprint covered in 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h. The 34.46 kW battery (among the largest among plug-in SUVs) guarantees an electric range of 134 km and more than 1,100 km thanks to the 70-litre petrol tank. The battery can be recharged in alternating current up to 6.6 kWh and up to 70 kWh in direct current.

Declared fuel consumption is low, with a mileage of 2.2 litres in the weighted Wlpt cycle and 7.7 litres per 100 km on empty battery. Data that we also found during our first contact, which took place under a real downpour that made it difficult, in certain situations, to ground the power.

Overall, the Jaecoo 8 Shs-p convinces with its excellent build quality, super hybrid system operation and on-board comfort. The driving dynamics are also praised, thanks to a high degree of torsional rigidity, despite an excessive total power for the type of car and the steering and suspension settings. To be reviewed, however, is the lack of physical buttons, starting with the climate control, and an infotainment system with rough translations and too many steps for basic operations.