What safety features does the Jaecoo J7 have?
The Jaecoo brand as a subsidiary of the Chery group has an impressive lineup of vehicles vying for consumers Rands. The J7 model has plenty to offer drivers and the comprehensive lists of safety systems is a big purchase point. We take a look at what you will find in the J7 safety-wise.
J7 safety specification
Released to South African motorists in April of 2024, the Jaecoo quickly became one of the brand's best-selling models. With its handsome proportions and styling elements borrowed from Range Rover, the J7 sold out and garnered quite a waiting list.
Related: Jaecoo J7 (2024) First Drive Review
The Jaecoo may be a Chinese-made premium SUV, but it is not short on safety specs. In fact, it is practically loaded with a veritable laundry list of safety fitments. The Jaecoo J7 scored a winning 5-star rating from ANCAP in late 2024 and a further 5-star Vehicle Safety Risk Rating (VSRR) based on information from the Monash University Accident Research Centre, but what all are you getting in the J7?
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Standard safety equipment
The Jaecoo J7 is offered in three model derivatives, and the safety spec is impressive even in the base model.
- 7 Airbags
- ABS, ESP, EBD
- Brake assist system
- Brake override system
- Hill descent control
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rear seatbelt reminders
- Multi-collision Brake
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear traffic alert
- Lane change assist
- Child detection (Vital sign detection)
- HD panoramic image (360°camera)
If you opt for one of the higher-spec models like the Glacier and Inferno models, you'll receive these additional safety features:
- Airbag between front seats
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle recognition
- Adaptive cruise control
- Forward collision warning
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keeping assist
- Speed assist systems
- Intelligent, active speed limit
- Traffic jam assist
- Integrated cruise assist
- Intelligent speed assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Emergency lane-keeping
- Rear cross-traffic assist with braking
- Driver monitoring system
