JAC J7

The overall interior of the JAC J7 looks simple and clean but is high on technology. There are a host of features that make the J7 truly a car of this day and age. 

The J7 has a simple-looking three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel with silver accents below the spokes. Behind this steering wheel is a full-TFT instrument console, which comes with multiple colour options for the display. The middle layer of the dashboard has trapezoidal AC vents on the sides of the touchscreen infotainment system and the corners of the dashboard.

The centre console is dominated by a large 10.4-inch portrait-style touchscreen for the infotainment system, with integrated AC controls, which are hard to operate while driving on the road. The premium feels in the cabin are further ensured by additional comfort and convenience features like a single-pane sunroof, unique breathing ambient lighting, cruise control, leatherette upholstery and auto AC with rear AC vents.

The JAC J7 is one of those modern-day sedans, which are trying to attract younger audiences with the way they have been designed. The sedan has a touch of a fastback in its design towards the rear, which makes it look eye-catching and premium.

At the front, the JAC J7 has a hexagonal grille with chrome surrounds and vertical chrome slats, with the upper edges having sweptback, slim, wing-shaped headlamp clusters having dual LED projectors and slim daytime running LEDs on their upper edges. The front bumper also has gloss black C-shaped faux air vents on the lower corners and a trapezoidal air dam in the lower central part.

The main visual drama in the design of the JAC J7 is evident in the side profile, with the car having a slightly sharp-raked roofline towards the rear, giving it an essence of a fastback. The window waistline has chrome garnish, which flows towards the C-pillar and extends to the sides of the boot lid at the back. The 17-inch machined alloy wheels and a sharp crease flowing through the door panels add more athleticism to the design.

At the back, the JAC J7 has a wide tail lamp cluster with LED combination lamps on the outer edges and an LED light bar on the boot lid which connects the tail lamps. There are additional lamps placed on the lower corners of the rear bumper. The J7 also has dual exhaust ports, with one placed on each corner of the lower bumper garnish. 

Apart from giving it a dynamic visual appeal, the fastback touch in the design of the JAC J7 also makes it more aerodynamic, which aids in its driving dynamics. With a suspension combination comprising of independent Macpherson struts at the front and independent multi-link at the rear, the JAC J7 feels sure-footed at higher speeds, while offering a comfortable ride quality to the occupants seated inside. 

There is only one engine option available in the JAC J7, which is a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine mated to a CVT gearbox. This engine delivers a maximum power output of 150 PS, while the peak torque output is 210 Nm. The J7 has a claimed top speed of 170 kmph.

The list of safety features offered in the JAC J7 as standard are front and side airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, brake assist, hill start assist and reverse parking sensors and camera. 

While the overall fastback-inspired design of the JAC J7 is its major highlight, the sedan impresses with its powerful petrol engine and composed ride quality, making it a worthy option to consider.