{"id":1821976,"date":"2026-03-12T09:36:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T06:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1821976"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:36:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T06:36:56","slug":"new-jaecoo-8-launched-and-it-looks-like-a-cut-price-range-rover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1821976","title":{"rendered":"New Jaecoo 8 launched \u2013 and it looks like a cut-price Range Rover"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"articleItem\">\n<p>    {&#8220;@context&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/schema.org&#8221;,&#8221;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Article&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/001-jaecoo-8.jpg&#8221;,&#8221;mainEntityOfPage&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;WebPage&#8221;,&#8221;@id&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/jaecoo\/2026-8-suv\/&#8221;},&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/jaecoo\/2026-8-suv\/&#8221;,&#8221;author&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Person&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Luke Wilkinson&#8221;,&#8221;description&#8221;:&#8221;Luke Wilkinson is Deputy Editor of our sister site, Parkers. However, he also writes news, reviews and features for CAR magazine. Heu2019s worked as a car journalist for five years now, having started his career as a Staff Writer at Auto Express in November 2018. He joined Bauer Media in February 2022.nHe was excited to work as a car journalist before heu2019d even finished his studies. As a university student, heu2019d visit his local car dealerships in his spare time (posing as a customer), and test drive cars. He would then write reviews on those cars for his own website to build up a portfolio to show to his future employer.nLukeu2019s efforts soon landed him an internship with the Daily Recordu2019s motoring supplement, Road Record. He worked for two weeks at the publication, gathering vital online and print magazine skills that would stand him in good stead for his entrance into the working world.nHighlights of his career so far include driving a V8 powered (and ULEZ exempt!) Range Rover Classic down Saville Row, redlining the David Brown Automotive Mini Remasteredu00A0and tearing down Millbrook Proving Groundu2019s mile straight at 170mph in au00A0McLaren 720S.nWhen he isnu2019t shackled to his desk, Luke spends his time restoring hisu00A0Classic Mini. Itu2019s a 1993 Rover Mini Sprite thatu2019s heu2019s owned since he was 15. Itu2019s already undergoing its second bout of rust repair and is awaiting an entire new floor pan, a fresh front end and a rebuilt engine.nYou can follow Luke on his Twitter,u00A0Instagramu00A0andu00A0LinkedInu00A0pages. Alternatively, you can find a list of his latest articles at the bottom of this page.&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;ImageObject&#8221;,&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/14254\/lukewilkinson1.jpeg&#8221;,&#8221;caption&#8221;:&#8221;Luke Wilkinson&#8221;},&#8221;sameAs&#8221;:[&#8220;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/luke-wilkinson-08a155112\/&#8221;,&#8221;https:\/\/x.com\/LT_Wilkinson&#8221;,&#8221;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lt_wilkinson\/&#8221;],&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/luke-wilkinson\/&#8221;,&#8221;alumniOf&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;EducationalOrganization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;University of Glasgow&#8221;},&#8221;jobTitle&#8221;:&#8221;Deputy Editor&#8221;,&#8221;knowsAbout&#8221;:&#8221;Automotive,Motoring,Road testing,Car news&#8221;,&#8221;worksFor&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Organization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Parkers&#8221;}},&#8221;dateModified&#8221;:&#8221;2026-03-12T09:36:56+00:00&#8243;,&#8221;datePublished&#8221;:&#8221;2026-03-12T09:36:56+00:00&#8243;,&#8221;headline&#8221;:&#8221;New Jaecoo 8 launched u2013 and it looks like a cut-price Range Rover&#8221;,&#8221;publisher&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Organization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Bauer Media&#8221;,&#8221;brand&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Organization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Car Magazine&#8221;},&#8221;logo&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;ImageObject&#8221;,&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/logos\/car.200&#215;88.png&#8221;}}}<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column xlarge-10 xlarge-push-2\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h1 class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNew Jaecoo 8 launched \u2013 and it looks like a cut-price Range Rover<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"compact-author-info\">\n\tBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/luke-wilkinson\/\">Luke Wilkinson<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dates\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dates__date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished: Today 09:36<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">\n<div class=\"in-page-gallery full-width thumbnails-bullets\">\n<ul class=\"carousel\" data-orbit=\"true\" data-options=\"bullets: true; resume_on_mouseout: false; timer: false; variable_height: true; slide_number: false\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/001-jaecoo-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: side profile static, white\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x270\/001-jaecoo-8.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x405\/001-jaecoo-8.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1056x594\/001-jaecoo-8.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: side profile static, white<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/002-jaecoo-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: front three quarter static, white\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x270\/002-jaecoo-8.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x405\/002-jaecoo-8.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1056x594\/002-jaecoo-8.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: front three quarter static, white<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/003-jaecoo-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: rear three quarter static, white\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x270\/003-jaecoo-8.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x405\/003-jaecoo-8.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1056x594\/003-jaecoo-8.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: rear three quarter static, white<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/004-jaecoo-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: front three quarter off-roading, silver\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x270\/004-jaecoo-8.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x405\/004-jaecoo-8.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1056x594\/004-jaecoo-8.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: front three quarter off-roading, silver<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/005-jaecoo-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: front three quarter off-roading, silver\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x270\/005-jaecoo-8.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x405\/005-jaecoo-8.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1056x594\/005-jaecoo-8.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: front three quarter off-roading, silver<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/006-jaecoo-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: rear three quarter off-roading, silver\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x270\/006-jaecoo-8.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x405\/006-jaecoo-8.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1056x594\/006-jaecoo-8.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: rear three quarter off-roading, silver<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/007-jaecoo-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: dashboard and infotainment system\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x270\/007-jaecoo-8.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x405\/007-jaecoo-8.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1056x594\/007-jaecoo-8.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: dashboard and infotainment system<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/008-jaecoo-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: terrain response dial and centre console\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x270\/008-jaecoo-8.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x405\/008-jaecoo-8.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1056x594\/008-jaecoo-8.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: terrain response dial and centre console<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/009-jaecoo-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: rear seats, black upholstery\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x270\/009-jaecoo-8.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x405\/009-jaecoo-8.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1056x594\/009-jaecoo-8.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: rear seats, black upholstery<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/010-jaecoo-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: rear captain's chair, black upholstery\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x270\/010-jaecoo-8.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x405\/010-jaecoo-8.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1056x594\/010-jaecoo-8.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: rear captain&#8217;s chair, black upholstery<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/011-jaecoo-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: rear captain's chair, black upholstery\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x270\/011-jaecoo-8.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x405\/011-jaecoo-8.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1056x594\/011-jaecoo-8.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: rear captain&#8217;s chair, black upholstery<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articleContent\">\n<div class=\"bold-links\">\n<p><strong>\u25ba<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Jaecoo\u2019s new flagship SUV hits the UK market<br \/><\/strong><strong>\u25ba<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>It\u2019s called the 8 \u2013 and it has seven seats and 422bhp<br \/><\/strong><strong>\u25ba<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Plus, Jaecoo reckons it can tackle some off-roading<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/jaecoo\/\">Jaecoo<\/a> is forging ahead with its assault on the UK market. Meet the Jaecoo 8. It\u2019s a seven-seat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/hybrid\/best-hybrid-suv\/\">plug-in hybrid powered SUV<\/a> that now occupies the top spot in the company\u2019s line-up. It\u2019s targeting the same buyers as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/hyundai\/santa-fe-suv\/\">Hyundai Santa Fe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/peugeot\/5008-suv\/\">Peugeot 5008<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/skoda\/kodiaq-suv\/\">Skoda Kodiaq<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Like all Jaecoos, the 8 competes aggressively on value. It has a starting price of \u00a345,500, which is \u00a3700 less than the cheapest 5008 PHEV and a whopping \u00a37,695 less than the most basic Santa Fe PHEV. The 8 is also only \u00a3700 more than the Kodiaq PHEV which, crucially, isn\u2019t available with seven seats.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Like this? Get more CAR delivered to your browser!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=carmagazine.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to add CAR Magazine as a preferred source on Google<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x0\/002-jaecoo-8.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: front three quarter static, white\" class=\"wp-image-255694\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x0\/002-jaecoo-8.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x0\/002-jaecoo-8.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1040x0\/002-jaecoo-8.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>You get a lot more equipment for your money by opting for the Jaecoo, too. In addition to the usual arsenal of driver assistance technology, cabin kit includes massaging front seats, two 12.3-inch screens, cooled wireless phone chargers and a 14-speaker Sony stereo.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also an \u2018Executive\u2019 version of the Jaecoo 8, costing \u00a347,500. It doesn\u2019t add any extra equipment, save for some black Nappa leather upholstery, but it does swap the standard car\u2019s seven-seat layout for a more luxurious six-seat setup. You get two captain\u2019s chairs in place of a three-seat bench in the second row.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x0\/007-jaecoo-8.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: dashboard and infotainment system\" class=\"wp-image-255699\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x0\/007-jaecoo-8.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x0\/007-jaecoo-8.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1040x0\/007-jaecoo-8.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Orders are open now with first deliveries expected to arrive in May 2026 \u2013 and every car will be delivered with a seven-year\/100,000 warranty.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jaecoo 8: engines, performance and efficiency<\/h2>\n<p>The Jaecoo 8 is fitted with Chery\u2019s rather augustly named \u2018Super Hybrid System.\u2019 It teams a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 34.4kWh battery pack and a three electric motors. There\u2019s one on each axle and an additional one mounted in the gearbox to handle the regenerative braking. Combined, the system has a total output of 422bhp and 428lb ft of torque.<\/p>\n<p>Jaecoo says this powertrain gives the 8 a 0\u201362mph time of 5.8 seconds and a maximum driving range of more than 700 miles, 83 of which can be covered on battery power alone. It also supports 40kW DC charging speeds of up to 40kW, meaning you can top the battery up from 30 to 80% in around 20 minutes. In theory, that means you should be able to make the most of the EV range on a long journey, as you can charge it while you have a coffee break.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x0\/004-jaecoo-8.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Jaecoo 8 (2026) unveiled: front three quarter off-roading, silver\" class=\"wp-image-255696\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/480x0\/004-jaecoo-8.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/720x0\/004-jaecoo-8.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/255691\/1040x0\/004-jaecoo-8.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>It seems Jaecoo is still trying appeal to Land Rover\u2019s customer base, too, as the 8 features lockable differentials, adaptive suspension and a somewhat familiarly named \u2018adaptive terrain response\u2019 system that it says can provide \u2018enhanced capability across a wide range of driving conditions.\u2019 One of those conditions is wading \u2013 and Jaecoo claims the 8 can ford 600mm of water, which is the same as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/land-rover\/discovery-sport-hybrid\/\">Land Rover Discovery Sport<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>On paper at least, the Jaecoo 8\u2019s spec looks more competitive than ever alongside JLR\u2019s offerings. Whether it can stand up to the same level of abuse in the real world remains to be seen, though. We\u2019ll let you know once we\u2019ve driven it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"about-author\">\n<h2 class=\"about-author-heading\">About the author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"about-author-inner\">\n<div class=\"main-author-summary-container\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"main-author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/luke-wilkinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/14254\/120x120\/lukewilkinson1.jpeg?quality=90)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"main-author-name-container\">\n<div class=\"main-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/luke-wilkinson\/\">Luke Wilkinson<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"main-author-job-title\">Deputy Editor<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"main-author-byline\">Luke is the Deputy Editor of our sister site Parkers, but he spends plenty of time writing news, reviews and features for CAR. He&#8217;s been a motoring journalist since 2018, learning his craft on the Auto Express news desk before joining the Parkers\/CAR team in 2022. When he isn&#8217;t yoked to his laptop, he&#8217;s tearing his hair out over his classic Mini restoration project or pinballing around the country attending heavy metal gigs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"column show-for-xlarge-up xlarge-2 xlarge-pull-10\">\n<figure class=\"author-info clearfix\">\n<p>\t\t\t<a class=\"author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/luke-wilkinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/14254\/85x85\/lukewilkinson1.jpeg?quality=90)\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<p class=\"author-name\">\n\t\t\tBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/luke-wilkinson\/\">Luke Wilkinson<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"author-quote\">Deputy Editor of Parkers. Unhealthy obsession with classic Minis and old Alfas. 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