2026 Jaecoo J5 petrol fires up in Oz

The petrol version of Jaecoo’s small SUV, the J5, will arrive in June with two variants set to be offered, the cheapest starting from $25,990 drive-away.

Joining the existing EV Summit ($36,990), the internal combustion (ICE) J5 Track starts from $25,990 drive-away while the better-equipped Summits can be had from $29,990.

Both feature a 108kW/210Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that powers the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and consumes an average of 7.5L/100km.

Externally, the new petrols can be distinguished from the EV by their waterfall grille and different style 18-inch wheels.

Standard gear on the Track includes LED exterior lights, grey cloth seats, a six-speaker audio system, keyless entry and start, adaptive cruise, a 360-degree camera, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch infotainment display.

A tyre repair kit is standard for the initial batch of customer cars to arrive, however a temporary spare wheel will phase in to production in coming months.

The Summit builds on the Track’s base with a fixed glass roof (and powered sunshade), powered tailgate, power-adjustable, heated and cooled front seats, black synthetic leather seats, a 50W wireless phone charger, two extra speakers and more.

Jaecoo backs the J5 with an eight-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, eight years capped priced servicing and a linked eight-year roadside assistance program. Capped price service costs total $3326 over eight years, while services are due every 12 months/15,000km.

With these petrol J5 models arriving from June, Jaecoo can broaden its J5 range beyond the super-popular J5 EV with more affordable ICE options to compete with the Chery Tiggo 4 and the Haval Jolion.

How much does the 2026 Jaecoo J5 cost?
Track – $25,990
Summit – $29,990
EV Summit – $36,990
* Prices are drive-away

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