Jaecoo J7 PHEV scores 5-star safety rating in ANCAP crash tests

KUALA LUMPUR: Launched in February this year, the Jaecoo J7 PHEV is a compelling option in Malaysia's rapidly growing plug-in hybrid SUV segment. The Chinese SUV has recently undergone the ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) safety tests and passed them with flying colours.

The J7 PHEV performed well in the assessment and grabbed a perfect 5-star rating with the following scores across the different categories -

Category	Points
Adult Occupant Protection	81% (32.79 out of 40)
Child Occupant Protection	85% (42.10 out of 49)
Vulnerable Road User Protection	80% (50.56 out of 63)
Safety Assist	84% (15.28 out of 18)

Notably, the 5-star ANCAP safety rating applies to only PHEV variants of the Jaecoo J7, and the petrol variant remains unrated.

The credit for this impressive safety rating goes to the vehicle’s strong build quality and extensive list of safety features, including 

• Dual frontal, side chest-protecting and side head-protecting airbags
• Driver knee airbag
• Centre airbag (providing added protection to front seat occupants in side impact crashes)
• Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction & Crossing, Backover and Head-On)
• Lane support system with lane keep assist
• Lane departure warning
• Emergency lane keeping
• Advanced speed assistance system with a speed sign recognition system 

“Jaecoo has achieved solid results in its first ANCAP assessment, demonstrating good levels of occupant protection. It’s positive to see new market entrants delivering both safety and alternative powertrain choices,” said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg.

“As consumer expectations evolve, it’s encouraging to see new entrants like Jaecoo, a sub-brand of Chery, responding with technology that supports safer vehicles. While the J7 meets many of ANCAP’s requirements for driver assistance systems, some improvements to the lane support system to enhance the J7’s on-road driving experience would further benefit owners,” said Ms. Hoorweg.

Also read: MAS 2025: Jaecoo Malaysia refreshed brand identity ‘OMODA ꟾ JAECOO’; OMODA C7 Neo Crossover preview & more