JAECOO J8 SHS vs EXEED ET REEV: Seven Seats and 600 hp, or Five-Seat Luxury With 1,140 km of Range?

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Two names keep coming up. The JAECOO J8 SHS starts at AED 139,900 and offers seven seats and up to 600 hp, as our J8 SHS powertrain guide explains. The EXEED ET REEV starts at AED 149,999 and focuses on five-seat comfort and long range.

Below, we compare price, power, style, comfort, tech and safety in plain terms, so you know which one fits your life.

Quick Answers

Which one has more seats? The J8 SHS, with seven. The ET has five.

Which one is faster? The ET REEV claims 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The J8 SHS Performance needs 5.8 seconds.

Power and Range: Two Different Routes

The J8 SHS has a 1.5-litre turbo with a three-speed hybrid gearbox, and the Performance adds AWD and a much bigger battery. The ET REEV is AWD on both trims, with two electric motors and a 40 kWh battery. If you drive short distances daily, the J8 Performance's 169 km electric range is attractive.

Category	J8 SHS (Luxury / Performance)	ET REEV (Pro / Ultra)
Power	367 hp / 600 hp combined	462 hp (345 kW)
Torque	605 / 915 Nm	634 Nm
Drive	FWD / AWD	AWD
0-100 km/h	9 s / 5.8 s	4.8 s
Battery	19.43 / 34.46 kWh	40 kWh
Electric range	90 / 169 km	Not stated
Total range	Up to 1,300 km	1,140 km (WLTC)
Fast charge	30-80% in 25 / 20 min	Not stated

Size and Looks

Think of the J8 as the practical one and the ET as the stretched-out luxury cruiser. The ET is longer with a 3,000 mm wheelbase, while the J8 adds a third row. Both ride on 20-inch wheels, and the ET comes in five colours.

Category	J8 SHS	ET REEV
L / W / H	4820 / 1710 / 1930	4980 / 1975 / 1694
Seats	7	5
Suspension	CDC (Performance only)	CDC damping
Lights	LED with daytime running lights	LED with auto high beam

Cabin Comfort: Who Pampers You More

Both cabins are generous. The J8 Performance adds Nappa leather, massage seats and rear-seat heating and cooling. The ET offers vegan leather seats on the Pro and leather on the Ultra, plus a tri-zone climate system and CN95 air purification.

Category	J8 SHS (Luxury / Performance)	ET REEV (Pro / Ultra)
Seats	Leather / Nappa and Alcantara	Vegan leather/leather
Driver seat	8-way, heated, ventilated	6-way / 8-way, heated, ventilated
Climate	Dual-zone, rear AC	Tri-zone
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic

Screens and Sound

This is the ET's strongest area, with a 15.6-inch screen and a 23-speaker system. The J8 answers with Sony audio and a head-up display on the Performance. Note that the J8 catalogue lists a 12.3-inch screen, while its web page says 14.8 inches.

Category	J8 SHS	ET REEV
Main screen	12.3-inch (catalogue)	15.6-inch
Audio	Sony, 12 / 14 speakers	23 speakers
Head-up display	AR, Performance only	Not stated
Phone link	CarPlay, Android Auto, 50W charging	CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless charging

How Safe Are They

The J8 is clearer on numbers. Its Performance trim has 10 airbags and a long driver-assist list, which our J8 SHS safety guide covers in detail. The ET has a 5-star C-NCAP rating and Level 2 driver assistance, but its airbag count was not stated.

Category	J8 SHS (Luxury / Performance)	ET REEV
Airbags	6 / 10	Front, side, curtain, knee; count not stated
Cameras	540-degree, dashcam	HD around-view
Driver aids	18 systems, including adaptive cruise and emergency braking	Level 2, with pedestrian and cyclist braking
Auto parking	Not stated	Ultra only
Warranty	Not stated	7 years / 200,000 km

Which One Costs Less

The J8 SHS is cheaper at both ends: its Luxury costs about AED 10,000 less than the ET Pro, and its Performance about AED 35,000 less than the ET Ultra. JAECOO's page also shows a different price range in its listing data, so please confirm the J8 figures with the dealer.

Model	Price
JAECOO J8 SHS Luxury	AED 139,900
EXEED ET REEV Pro	AED 149,999
JAECOO J8 SHS Performance	AED 164,900
EXEED ET REEV Ultra	AED 199,999

The Final Verdict

Choose the J8 SHS if you need seven seats, clear safety numbers or a lower starting price. Choose the ET REEV if you want a quicker, more luxurious five-seater with a huge screen and a clearly stated seven-year warranty.

For a suggestion, the J8 SHS Performance suits big families, while the ET REEV Ultra suits comfort-first drivers. Still deciding? Our guide to five surprise SUVs worth a test drive has more choices.

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