The Jaecoo J6, a pure electric SUV, made its debut in Thailand back in March 2024. More recently, Chinese automaker Chery brought this electric SUV to the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, introducing it to the Southeast Asian market.
The Jaecoo J6 electric SUV makes its way to Malaysia, expanding its presence in Southeast Asia.
The J6 is the latest addition to Chery’s Jaecoo brand, joining the J7 and J8 models. It is also the international version of the Chery iCar 03 sold in China.
Positioned in the B-segment SUV category, the Jaecoo J6 has dimensions of 4,406 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width, and 1,715 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,715 mm. This puts it in direct competition with the VinFast VF6.
The Jaecoo J6 is set to rival the VinFast VF6 in the SUV market.
Targeting young customers aged 25 to 35, the Jaecoo J6 boasts a striking and boxy exterior design reminiscent of the luxurious Land Rover Defender SUV. Its exterior features prominent “i”-shaped details, including vertical headlights and taillights. Additionally, it sports eye-catching wheel arch claddings, hidden door handles, Formula 1-style upper brake lights, and a backpack-like storage compartment on the rear hatch door.
The Jaecoo J6’s boxy design draws inspiration from the iconic Land Rover Defender.
The “i”-shaped headlights and taillights add a unique touch to the Jaecoo J6’s design.
The rear hatch door features a clever storage compartment.
To enhance the J6’s robust appearance, Chery’s designers incorporated numerous black exterior elements, including the front bumper, wheel arch claddings, side skirts, pillars, roof, roof rails, mirror caps, and rear bumper. Even the headlight and taillight housings are finished in a dark color. Depending on the trim level, the J6 will be fitted with 18-inch or 19-inch alloy wheels.
The Jaecoo J6’s alloy wheels feature a bold gunmetal gray finish.
Inside, the Jaecoo J6 offers a spacious 2-row, 5-seat cabin. The interior combines contrasting colors like green-black or white-black to create a youthful and vibrant ambiance.
The second row of seats in the Jaecoo J6 provides ample space and comfort.
Upon entering the electric SUV, occupants are greeted by a two-tier dashboard, a flat-bottom steering wheel with integrated function keys, large air vents, and a floating central control unit that can move flexibly between the front seats.
The Jaecoo J6’s floating central control unit adds a modern touch to the interior.
The Jaecoo J6 comes equipped with a 9.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a massive 15.6-inch central touchscreen infotainment system that supports video games and karaoke apps. It also features two 50W wireless phone chargers and a four-zone voice command system that allows control over most of the vehicle’s functions.
The Jaecoo J6 boasts a large touchscreen infotainment system for an immersive experience.
Furthermore, the Chinese SUV offers an array of advanced features, including an electronic parking brake, automatic temporary hold, dual-zone automatic climate control, an Infinity 12-speaker sound system, a panoramic sunroof spanning 1.2 square meters, heated and ventilated front seats with massage functions, a memory function for the driver’s seat, power adjustment for the front passenger seat, sunshades, 64-color ambient lighting, a tire pressure monitoring system, and an intelligent driving assistance system capable of route memory and smart parking assistance.
Details about the Jaecoo J6’s powertrain are yet to be revealed. In comparison, the Chery iCar 03 sold in China offers two options: a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version with a single electric motor producing 184 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque, and an all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant with a combined output of 279 horsepower and 385 Nm of torque.
The iCar 03 is equipped with three types of LFP batteries: 50.63 kWh, 63.69 kWh, and 68.77 kWh. These batteries provide a range of 401 to 501 kilometers on a single charge, depending on the configuration. The vehicle supports slow AC charging at 6.6 kW and fast DC charging at 60 kW, 80 kW, or 85 kW. Charging the battery from 30% to 80% using a fast charger takes approximately 30 minutes.
Pricing for the Jaecoo J6 remains undisclosed. In China, the Chery iCar 03 is offered in six variants, with prices ranging from 109,800 to 169,800 Chinese yuan (approximately 384 to 594 million Vietnamese dong).
According to Jaecoo, the J6 is slated to enter the Vietnamese market in 2025. This year, Chery’s Omoda and Jaecoo brands will introduce four models to Vietnam: the Omoda C5, Omoda E5, Jaecoo J7, and Jaecoo J7 PHEV. Until the local assembly plant in Thai Binh province is operational, Omoda and Jaecoo vehicles will be imported from Indonesia.
The Jaecoo J6 is expected to hit the Vietnamese market in the coming year, offering a compelling electric SUV option.
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