2026 Jaecoo J8 Detailed for Australia: 315kW Tri-Motor Plug-In Hybrid Adds 7 Seats from $59,990

Omoda Jaecoo Australia has officially expanded its flagship large SUV lineup with the introduction of a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant, the 2026 Jaecoo J8 SHS Summit.

Priced from $59,990 before on-road costs, the newcomer hits local showrooms this month as the brand's first model to offer a three-row, seven-seat configuration.

Underneath its imposing waterfall grille, the J8 SHS Summit shares its core platform, 34kWh battery, and tri-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain with its corporate cousins: the identically priced Chery Tiggo 9 Ultimate Super Hybrid ($59,990 + ORCs) and the more premium-positioned Omoda 9 ($61,990 + ORCs). Specification differences between the J8 and the seven-seat Tiggo 9 are minor: the J8 gains an eight-way (rather than six-way) power driver’s seat, Continuous Damping Control (CDC) adaptive suspension, and a built-in cabin fragrance system, but omits the Tiggo 9’s semi-autonomous parking assist.

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Dimensions and Three-Row Interior Packaging

Measuring 4820mm long, 1930mm wide, and 1715mm tall on a 2820mm wheelbase, the J8 SHS adds a 50:50 split-folding third row to accommodate up to seven passengers.

Luggage capacity is rated at 200 litres with all seven seats upright. Folding the third row yields 738 litres of cargo volume, which expands to a vast 2,021 litres with all rear seating folded flat.

Cabin Luxury and Chassis Technology

The J8 SHS Summit is heavily specified as a luxury proposition:

· Ride Compliance: Fitted standard with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) adaptive dampers that automatically adjust stiffness to road imperfections, paired with an electronic locking rear differential and multi-terrain modes (Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-road).

· Cockpit Appointments: Features dual 12.3-inch displays for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen, running wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto alongside a Head-Up Display (HUD).

· Executive Comfort: Outfitted with diamond-quilted leather seat upholstery, an 8-way power driver's seat with thigh extension and memory, a 6-way power front passenger seat with power leg rest, heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats, and heated/ventilated second-row outboard seats.

· Audio & Atmosphere: A 14-speaker Sony sound system (including twin speakers built directly into the driver’s headrest), a panoramic sliding sunroof, 50W wireless phone charging, second-row window sunshades, and a built-in cartridge fragrance system.

· Safety Suite: Occupants are protected by 10 airbags (including front-centre, driver's knee, and second-row side airbags) and a comprehensive ADAS package featuring AEB, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and a 360-degree Around View Monitor.

2026 Jaecoo J8 Full Australian Pricing

Showroom deliveries for the J8 SHS Summit commence nationwide this month.

(Note: Pricing for petrol variants represents national Drive-Away figures, whereas pricing for the J8 SHS Summit reflects Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing [MSRP] excluding on-road costs.)

Exterior Colour Palette

· Ocean Blue – Standard No-Cost Finish

· Arctic White, Carbon Black, Iridium Silver – Premium Paint Options (Attract extra cost)

Warranty & Servicing Coverage

The Jaecoo J8 is backed by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre traction battery warranty (SHS models), and up to eight years of roadside assistance when serviced at authorised dealerships.

Scheduled logbook servicing intervals are set at 12 months or 15,000km, with capped-price servicing across the first eight visits:

· Year 1 (15,000km): $299

· Year 2 (30,000km): $339

· Year 3 (45,000km): $339

· Year 4 (60,000km): $669

· Year 5 (75,000km): $669

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