The Jaecoo 8 is a new 7-seater PHEV with an 83-mile range
Fri, 13 Mar 2026
- Jaecoo's new flagship large SUV
- 83-mile range from plug-in hybrid system
- Choice of 6 or 7 seats, AWD as standard
- Priced from £45,500
Jaecoo has revealed its new top-of-the-range SUV, the Jaecoo 8 SHS-P. It's a large plug-in hybrid that follows hot on the heels of the MGS9 PHEV in offering an alternative to cars like the Skoda Kodiaq, the Volvo XC90 and the Kia Sorento.
The Jaecoo 8 will be available as a seven-seater or as a luxurious six-seater. Both are powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with an electric motor for a total power output of 428PS, powering all four wheels. The car's battery gives it a very impressive electric-only range of up to 83 miles, and it's compatible with fast DC charging.
Inside, Jaecoo has crammed the 8 full of features, including a powerful sound system and massage front seats as standard – all for considerably less than £50k, and with a seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty.
2026 Jaecoo 8 SHS-P price and release date
The new Jaecoo 8 is on sale now, with prices starting at £45,500 for the seven-seat Luxury model and £47,500 for the six-seat Executive version
2026 Jaecoo 8 SHS-P styling, interior and tech
Jaecoo calls the look of the new 8 "modernist luxury", but with a rugged edge. It's intended to follow the bold visual identity of the firm's other cars, most notably the very successful Jaecoo 7, while adding a new level of refinement befitting the brand's new flagship. The now-familiar Jaecoo "waterfall" grille remains, and there are hidden door handles for a more streamlined look. All cars get a panoramic sunroof as standard.
There's a choice of paint colours: Amazonite Blue, Basalt Black, Granite White, Iced Slate Grey, and Pearl Silver. You can also opt for a two-tone paint scheme, which is optional on the Luxury and standard on the Executive model.
Inside, there are two distinct configurations depending on the model you choose. That said, all models have dual 12.3-inch screens – one for the digital driver's display and one for the infotainment – and a 14-speaker Sony sound system. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are sytandard, as are two cooled wireless charging pads. You also get power-adjustable front seats on both models, which feature heating, ventilation and five different massage modes.
Jaecoo hasn't specified the size of the boot, save to say there's up to 2021 litres of space when the back seats are all folded down.
2026 Jaecoo 8 SHS-P engine, performance and fuel economy
The Jaecoo 8's SHS-P plug-in hybrid system uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a hybrid system that uses a three-speed automatic transmission and has all-wheel drive as standard. It produces 428PS and 580Nm of torque, enabling the Jaecoo 8 to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 5.8 seconds.
The battery gives it a range of up to 83 miles using only electric power, and it supports DC fast charging at up to 40kW, which means the battery can be boosted from 30% capacity to 80% in around 20 minutes. The car also supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) at up to 6.6kW, meaning you can charge small appliances from the battery using a three-pin plug socket.
Jaecoo says the car can cope with off-road conditions, with a wading depth of up to 600mm, lockable differentials and an adaptive all-terrain response system.
2026 Jaecoo 8 SHS-P trim levels
The Jaecoo 8 is available in two trim levels—Luxury and Executive.
The seven-seat Luxury model, which is aimed at families, has three rows of seats, with "multiple" Isofix points for child seats, although Jaecoo hasn't specified how many.
The Executive model, aimed more at business transport, has four individual heated, ventilated, and massaging captain’s chairs, clad in Nappa leather. The driver also gets an extendable thight support, while the front-seat passenger gets more adjustability and extended legroom. There's also a "Boss Button" that allows rear passengers to control the front passenger seat position.
