JAECOO J8 2025

Name: JAECOO J8 2025
Brand: Chery
Rating: 4 (5 reviews)

රු 35.5M - 38.7M

SUV

Petrol

සංසන්දනය

එන්ජින් ධාරිතාව

1998cc

බලය

245hp

ව්‍යවර්ථය

385Nm

වේගය

200 kmph

සම්ප්‍රේෂණය

8-Speed AT

ධාවක වර්ගය

Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

දළ විශ්ලේෂණය ඉහළම විශේෂාංග වාසි අවාසි රියදුරු අත්දැකීම කාර් සහ වාහන අමතර කොටස් මිලදී ගන්න Buy Bikes & Auto Parts නිතර අසනු ලබන ප්‍රශ්න ඉහළම ශ්‍රේණිගත කළ මෝටර් රථ ලංකාවේ වාහන පිරික්සන්න

දළ විශ්ලේෂණය

Looking for a large SUV with extensive comfort and safety equipment? The 2025 JAECOO J8 targets buyers prioritising space, technology, and AWD capability over proven resale history. Sri Lanka now has authorised support, although 2025 vehicles may predate the local launch. MotorGuide has not driven it. Driving observations therefore rely on independent published road tests.

තව පෙන්වන්න

ඉහළම විශේෂාංග

10 airbags

ABS with EBD

Adaptive cruise control

Lane departure warning

All-wheel drive

Panoramic sunroof

වාසි

The 245 hp output supports a quoted 9.0-second 0–100 km/h time. This provides useful expressway performance.

Ten airbags and a 540-degree camera provide broad protection and parking assistance on the official specification.

The seven-year or 150,000 km warranty limits early repair exposure on eligible authorised vehicles.

AWD and seven drive modes provide additional traction options for rain, loose surfaces, and outstation travel.

අවාසි

Official urban consumption is 11.4 L/100 km, while the engine requires 95-octane petrol.

Its 4,820 mm length and 1,930 mm width reduce convenience in narrow Colombo locations.

Conflicting official seating information creates uncertainty for buyers needing a third row.

Independent tests reported gearbox hesitation, gear shuffling, and slower responses on inclines or during overtaking.

No independent ANCAP safety rating could be confirmed for the J8 petrol model.

රියදුරු අත්දැකීම

4
out of 5

Based on published road tests and early market impressions, the 2025 JAECOO J8 is generally described as a comfort-focused large SUV rather than a sporty driver’s car. Reviewers highlight its quiet cabin, strong turbo-petrol performance, spacious interior, and stable highway behaviour. However, some tests report delayed gearbox responses, unnecessary gear changes, and abrupt lane-assistance intervention. For Sri Lankan buyers, it appears better suited to family travel, expressway use, and longer outstation journeys than tight urban driving.

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Exterior Design

Published reviews describe the J8 as cleanly styled, substantial, and visually distinct. Its road presence suits open roads, but the 1,930 mm width requires care in Colombo.

Interior Design

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Safety and Technology

Transmission

Ride Quality

නිතර අසනු ලබන ප්‍රශ්න

Is the JAECOO J8 officially supported in Sri Lanka?

Yes. Hayleys Mobility became the exclusive authorised distributor in January 2026. A 2025 YOM vehicle may still have entered before that launch. Confirm its chassis number, warranty start date, service history, and eligibility for local manufacturer-backed support.

Is the Sri Lankan JAECOO J8 a five-seater or seven-seater?

How much could the JAECOO J8 cost to fuel monthly?

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Should you buy a 2025 JAECOO J8?

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Kavish Fernando

Kavish Fernando is an automotive writer and vehicle research analyst with a strong interest in passenger cars, SUVs, hybrids, EVs, and emerging mobility trends. His work focuses on translating technical vehicle information, owner feedback, market data, and global automotive sources into clear, practical reviews for Sri Lankan buyers. With a background in automotive research, vehicle specifications, market comparison, and buyer-focused content, Kavish reviews vehicles from the perspective of everyday usability, ownership value, reliability, performance, comfort, safety, and local market relevance. His reviews are based on verified specifications, manufacturer data, international automotive publications, owner discussions, and available Sri Lankan market listings where applicable.