2026 Jaecoo J7 SHS Track: A Sharper, Cheaper PHEV Enters Australia

Jaecoo is adding heat to Australia’s mid-size SUV market with the introduction of the 2026 J7 SHS Track, a more affordable plug-in hybrid variant designed to undercut rivals and broaden the brand’s appeal. At $43,990 drive-away, the new Track grade lands four thousand dollars below the existing SHS Summit, instantly shifting the value equation for buyers considering a PHEV.

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The J7 SHS Track enters the same arena as the BYD Sealion 6, Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid, Leapmotor C10 REEV and GWM Haval H6, many of which orbit the same price band. Even more pressure is coming next year from the BYD Sealion 5, which is expected to dip under the forty thousand dollar mark. Geely’s Starray EM-i brings further choice for buyers looking to spend between the high thirty thousand and low forty thousand range.

Yet Jaecoo believes it has an advantage. The company claims a maximum driving range of up to twelve hundred kilometres using the combination of its 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, electric motor and 18.3kWh battery. For road-trippers and commuters wary of range anxiety, this is a serious selling point.

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The brand also retains one of the strongest warranties in Australia. Every Jaecoo is covered by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty that does not require compulsory dealership servicing to unlock its full duration. Only GAC’s EV lineup matches this approach, while other brands offering long warranties add conditions or kilometre caps. As a sweetener, Jaecoo is offering a two thousand dollar cashback and three years of free servicing for buyers who commit before November 30.

The J7 SHS Track arrives in showrooms this month, adding another practical, tech-rich option for Australian families wanting to dip a toe into electrification without going fully battery electric.

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Key Features of the 2026 Jaecoo J7 SHS Track

Standard equipment includes the following highlights:

• Acoustic windscreen
• Nineteen inch aero-style alloy wheels
• Retractable flush door handles
• LED headlights and tail lights
• Synthetic leather upholstery
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Ten point two five inch LCD driver display
• Thirteen point two inch infotainment touchscreen
• Inbuilt navigation
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in both wired and wireless forms
• Intelligent voice control using the Hello Jaecoo wake phrase
• Six speaker audio system
• Three hundred and sixty degree camera view
• Eight airbags

The arrival of the J7 SHS Track marks another step in the rapid expansion of plug-in hybrid options for Australian buyers. It is becoming clear that the PHEV market will be one of the most contested automotive battlegrounds of 2025 and 2026.