Jaecoo confirms J8 7-seat SHS for Q3 2026 Monday 25 May 2026 Jaecoo Australia is proud to announce it will expand the current J8 line-up with a 7-seat variant. 1 minute Jaecoo Australia is proud to announce it will expand the current J8 line-up with a 7-seat variant, which will also feature the brand’s revolutionary Super Hybrid System (SHS).Arriving in local showrooms in Q3 of 2026, the J8 SHS is the first 7-seater offered by Jaecoo and will be ideally suited to growing families.“Our customers have been asking for a 7-seat SUV and we’re more than happy to meet their demands with the compelling J8 SHS,” said Roy Munoz Chief Commercial Officer, Omoda Jaecoo Australia.“With a striking design, luxurious interior and advanced hybrid technology, the J8 SHS ticks all the right boxes for not just families, but a wide variety of Aussie buyers.” Underneath the skin, it shares the same powertrain as the Omoda 9, which utilises a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine and three electric motors.Combined with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) and an intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) system, the J8 promises to offer incredible range and performance for an SUV of this size.Pricing and specifications will be revealed closer to the vehicle’s launch. Related articles View all articles CHERY GROUP REACHES RECORD TOP FIVE MARKET POSITION IN MAY Friday 12 June 2026 Chery and Omoda Jaecoo sales propel the group to 5th in Australia within 3 years, with Tiggo 4 and JAECOO J5 EV ranking among the top 10 models. Omoda Jaecoo hits double milestones with over 2500 registrations and the best-selling small electric SUV in May Wednesday 03 June 2026 Omoda Jaecoo finished 13th overall with 2570 deliveries, while the J5 EV was the best-selling electric small SUV for the month of May.