Jaecoo J5 Set to Launch in New Zealand
A New Contender in the Compact SUV Arena – Omoda Jaecoo has officially announced that the highly anticipated J5 will be making its way to New Zealand shores in the first quarter of 2026, marking another significant milestone for the Chery Motors subsidiary as it expands its presence in the local market. A Fresh Face […]
Omoda’s Sci-Fi Future – Cyber-Mech SUVs and Hybrid Power revealed
At its recent International User Summit, Omoda Jaecoo, the ambitious offspring of the Chery Group, has pulled the covers off a trio of next-generation SUVs that push the boundaries of design, technology, and efficiency. The Rule Breaker – Meet the Omoda 4 and its “Cyber Mecha” Style Headlining the reveal was the vehicle set to […]
Jaecoo Ditches the Tarmac for a Face Full of Dirt with Supercross Deal
When it comes to automotive marketing, making a grand entrance usually involves champagne flutes, laser light shows, and a car so polished you can see your own bewildered reflection in it. Jaecoo, the new kid on the block, has apparently skimmed that chapter and gone straight to the part about mud, roaring crowds, and high-flying […]
We attended the global reveal of the Jaecoo J5 in China
In a vibrant global event showcasing innovation and design across the full range of Chery vehicles, the international car brand Omoda Jaecoo unveiled its much-anticipated Jaecoo J5, building on the momentum of the successful Jaecoo J7 launch. Although the Jaecoo J5’s entry into the New Zealand market remains unconfirmed, the company has highlighted plans for […]
Going places with Jaecoo
Jaecoo (an adventurous brand under the Chery umbrella), has officially launched in NZ. Not only have they led the charge with an all-rounder SUV named the J7, but they have priced both the 2WD and AWD models rather aggressively. We managed to grab some time with Chery Motor Australia’s Chief Operating Officer, Lucas Harris. He’s […]
A Cool Hunter Gatherer – Jaecoo J7 review
Hot on the heels of the Omoda launch, Chery has now released their more adventurous brand, Jaecoo. The brand name is a derivative of German Jaeger (Hunter) and Coo for Cool, and their NZ launch model, the J7 (in 2WD and AWD), encompasses both. For the official launch, we headed off the beaten track in […]
Jaecoo J7 NZ launch and razor-sharp price-announcement
With an epic rural ‘Clevedon’ background and the promise of an off-road experience drive, Chinese car brand Jaecoo (Jaeger/cool) invited us to their NZ launch – and we’re very pleased we attended. Both Omoda and Jaecoo fall under the Chery brand and as such come with a strong history and even stronger vehicle production capabilities. […]