Following the grand launch of Chery's CKD factory in Shah Alam, Chery Malaysia officially teased that the Jaecoo J7 will debut on July 19th.

For your information, Jaecoo is a sub-brand of Chery, as is another upcoming brand, Jaetour. Jaecoo is marketed as a "Premium Off-roader," focusing mainly on premium-built SUVs with real off-road capabilities.

The Jaecoo J7 measures 4,500mm x 1,865mm x 1,680mm (L x W x H), with a wheelbase of 2,672mm, making it a standard C-segment SUV compared to its potential competitors such as the Mazda CX-5 (2,700mm) and Honda CR-V (2,701mm).

As an "Off-Roader," the J7's ground clearance is rated at 200mm, with a wading depth of up to 600mm, a 21º approach angle, and a 29º departure angle, making it ideal for occasional off-roading.

Inside, it features a massive 14.8-inch vertical infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.25-inch driver's display, a head-up display.

There's more, heated and ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, a 50W wireless phone charging pad, Sony audio system, and a panoramic sunroof.

The Jaecoo J7 is equipped with a 1.6L TGDi engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, delivering 197ps/290Nm, achieving 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds. In terms of drivetrain, Jaecoo offers both 2WD and AWD formats. Additionally, the J7 has up to seven drive modes, including Normal, ECO, Sport, Sand, Mud, Snow, and Off-Road.

The J7 will be available in four colors: Moonlight Silver, Carbon Crystal Black, Khaki White, and Model Green.