Jaecoo J8

The Jaecoo J8 has launched in the UAE by Omoda Jaecoo’s official dealer network, it arrived as a luxury urban off-road SUV with premium styling and advanced feature set. With its bold grille, LED lighting signature, rugged cladding and ample ground clearance, the J8 creates a strong presence in the UAE's family SUV segment.

Price

The Jaecoo J8 price in UAE starts from AED 119,900 (Luxury FWD trim) and goes up to AED 147,490 for the top-spec AWD variant.

Powertrain & Performance

• Engine: A 2.0 L turbocharged petrol inline‑4 generating 249–261 hp (183 kW) and 385 Nm torque depending on market tuning.

• Transmission: 7-speed DCT.

• Drive Options: Available in both FWD (Luxury) and intelligent Torque Vectoring AWD (Ridge AWD).

• Performance: AWD variant accelerates 0–100 km/h in ~8.5 seconds, with a top speed around 200 km/h.

Ride & Handling

The J8 features Continuous Damping Control (CDC) suspension for adaptive ride comfort, plus selectable drive modes including Eco, Sport, Mud, Sand, Off-road, Snow, and Rock. Combined with torque-vectoring AWD, the SUV handles varied terrain from mountain passes to desert dunes.

Interior & Features

Premium cabin of J8 offers Nappa leather seating with massage, ventilation and memory function (Queen Seat), a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting (256 colors), and microfiber suede headliner. The dashboard includes dual 12.3-inch curved displays and a wide OLED curved screen acting as the gauge cluster and infotainment system. Additional tech includes a head-up display, Sony 14‑speaker audio, wireless charging, fragrance system, NFC keyless entry and rear entertainment zone.

Safety & Driver Assistance

The comprehensive ADAS suite of J8 including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot detection, automatic emergency braking, 360° and 540° panoramic camera system, auto parking assist and 10 airbags, including central airbag between front seats to reduce side-impact head injury. The vehicle is built with high-strength steel structure and meets global safety standards.

Rivals

It is positioned against other luxury family SUVs like the Nissan Patrol, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, BMW X5, Mercedes‑G LC and Jeep Grand Cherokee, offering similar off‑road capability, luxury comfort and tech at a more accessible price.