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REV I E W
JAECOO 8 SHS P
The Jaecoo 8 does
not come across as
a sporty SUV in the
conventional sense. It
majors on smoothness
and easy pace”
and isolation rather than handling
sparkle. That is the right decision.
A car like this is far more likely to spend
its life crossing counties on the motorway
than it is carving through a B road.
It is at its best where the suspension,
cabin refinement and smooth powertrain
work together to make long distances
feel easy.
This looks like a cruiser first and
foremost, which is exactly how many
fleet users will want it.
That’s not to say it will feel especially
dynamic when pressed.
The steering is light rather than rich in
feedback, and there is no escaping the
fact that this is a big, heavy SUV. But
that’s no real criticism.
In fleet life, comfort, predictability
and low effort progress are far more
valuable than cornering entertainment.
If anything, the Jaecoo seems to
understand its role better than some of
its rivals that try too hard to feel sporty
and end up just feeling unsettled.
Dual 12.3 inch displays, a head up
display, wireless Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto, a 50W wireless charging
pad, a 14 speaker Sony sound system
and a 540-degree camera system all
come as standard.
There is plenty of visual tech here,
but the more important point is that
it’s genuinely well equipped. Heated
and ventilated seats, multiple massage
functions, ambient lighting, acoustic
glass and active noise cancellation
all point to a car designed to keep
its occupants comfortable over long
stretches of road.
The Executive trim, in particular, leans
into that premium feel. With Nappa
leather, captain’s chairs and a more
indulgent second row arrangement, it’s
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tailored to buyers who want something
a little more special than a conventional
large family SUV. The Luxury model,
meanwhile, probably makes the stronger
all round fleet case because of its extra
flexibility. That is likely the version that
best balances company car usability with
the Jaecoo’s premium ambitions.
Safety provision is also strong. 10
airbags and a wide suite of driver
assistance features, including adaptive
cruise control, autonomous emergency
braking, lane keeping support, blind spot
detection and rear cross traffic alert –
all give the Jaecoo 8 the sort of safety
story it needs to be taken seriously as a
fleet car.
The verdict
The Jaecoo 8 SHS P offers a convincing
blend of pace, comfort, plug-in hybrid
efficiency, space and equipment than its
price might suggest.
The Luxury version looks like the
smarter all-round choice, while the
Executive adds a more niche but still
appealing premium transport angle.
This is a large plug-in hybrid SUV
that has the size and comfort to feel
substantial, the performance to feel
effortless, and the electric range to make
daily running far more efficient than a
conventional large SUV.
In a market where big family cars
often feel overcomplicated or overpriced,
the Jaecoo 8 SHS P makes a stronger
case for itself than expected.
TCO – Total Cost of Ownership
Capital Cost: £45,500 OTR for the 5+2
Luxury variant and £47,500 OTR for the
4+2 Executive.
Tax Efficiency: BIK rate estimated at 5%
for the 2025/26 tax year.
Warranty: 7-year/100,000-mile vehicle
warranty and an 8-year/100,000-mile
battery warranty.
Fuel Efficiency
Electric Range: The 34.46 kWh battery
provides a purely electric range of up
to 83 miles (WLTP).
Combined Range: Exceeds 700 miles on
a single tank and full charge.
