What is the Jaecoo 8?
The Jaecoo 8 is a large SUV from Jaecoo, a Chery Group marque. In the UK, it is the flagship of the Jaecoo range and combines a roomy cabin with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Its upright design gives it a purposeful look, while the three-row layout is intended to accommodate families and passengers who need extra seating.
Jaecoo is part of Chery’s international brand portfolio. The Jaecoo 8 brings the marque’s rugged styling to a larger SUV, with a hybrid system that can be charged from an external power source.
Generations and model history
The Jaecoo 8 appears in UK figures for 2026. It is a recent addition to Jaecoo’s SUV-focused range, with a plug-in hybrid system that adds electric driving to petrol power.
Jaecoo’s design language favours upright proportions and a robust appearance. In the 8, that style is paired with the brand’s plug-in Super Hybrid System, or SHS-P.
Engines and power
The UK Jaecoo 8 is a plug-in hybrid with a 1.5-litre engine and a stated system output of 315 kW (428 PS). Its powertrain combines petrol and electric power, and the battery can be charged from an external source.
The single UK version is listed with this plug-in hybrid setup. Jaecoo calls the system SHS-P, short for Super Hybrid System plug-in hybrid.
How economical is the Jaecoo 8?
The official UK weighted plug-in hybrid figure is 7.7 L/100 km on the WLTP test. It assumes some driving is electric, so fuel use in everyday driving depends partly on how often the battery is charged and how much of each journey is driven electrically.
The Jaecoo 8 is listed in United Kingdom Vehicle Certification Agency figures for 2026. Test procedures differ between regions: Europe uses WLTP or, for older results, NEDC; the USA uses EPA testing, while Canada uses the 5-cycle procedure.
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the Jaecoo 8?
It is a large SUV from Jaecoo, a Chery Group marque, with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
What engine and power does the UK Jaecoo 8 have?
The UK version has a 1.5-litre engine and a stated system output of 315 kW (428 PS).
What is the Jaecoo 8’s official fuel consumption?
Its official UK weighted plug-in hybrid figure is 7.7 L/100 km on the WLTP test. The figure assumes some driving is electric.
Where and when is the Jaecoo 8 listed?
It is listed in United Kingdom VCA figures for 2026.