JAC X8
| JAC X8 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Sehol (JAC Motors) |
| Also called | JAC JS8 JAC Jiayue X8 JAC Sei 7 Pro (Mexico) JAC 8 (Mexico) EVO 7 (Italy) Moskvitch 8 (Russia) |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Hefei Mexico: Ciudad Sahagún Russia: Moscow (Moskvitch) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Related | Sehol X7 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | 150 kW Permanent magnet synchronous (PHEV) |
| Power output | 135 kW (184 hp; 187 PS) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed DCT automatic DHT (PHEV) |
| Battery | 19.01 kWh LFP CALB (PHEV) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm (111.4 in) |
| Length | 4,815 mm (189.6 in) 4,825 mm (190.0 in) (X8 Plus) |
| Width | 1,870 mm (73.6 in) |
| Height | 1,758 mm (69.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,560–1,620 kg (3,439–3,571 lb) |
The JAC X8 (Chinese: 江淮X8, previosly called Sehol X8) is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by JAC Motors.
Originally it is called the JAC Jiayue X8, the crossover SUV was moved under the Sol brand which was later renamed to Sehol.
Overview
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The X8 was announced in May 2020.[1] It was officially presented at the Chengdu Auto Show in July 2020.[2] The five, six or seven-seater vehicle has been sold on the Chinese domestic market since October 2020.[3]
The X8 is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 135 kW (184 hp). It has a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, a 6-speed dual clutch transmission is available at an additional cost.[4]
Sehol X8 Plus
[edit source]The Sehol X8 Plus was launched in July 2022 as the slightly larger and more premium variant of the Sehol X8 with redesigned front and rear end adding 10 mm to the full vehicle length. The Sehol X8 Plus is offered as standard with six seat and seven seat versions while powertrain remains to be the same as the standard Sehol X8.[5][6]
In October 2023, the vehicle was rebranded as the JAC X8 Plus, officially transitioning to the JAC marque and retiring the Sehol brand. The new stylized JAC logo is set to be adopted across the manufacturer's entire lineup of sedans and SUVs.[7]
X8 E-Plus (PHEV)
[edit source]The JAC X8 E-Plus (江淮X8E家) is the plug-in hybrid version launched on the Chinese market in September 2024.[8] It features a hybrid system consisting of a 1.5 Turbo H15RT four-cylinder Miller-cycle thermal engine, delivering 112 kW (152 hp) and a maximum torque of 210 Nm, paired with a 150 kW (204 hp) permanent magnet electric motor. It is equipped with a DHT automatic transmission and a 19.01 kWh LFP battery produced by CALB, providing an all-electric range of 110 km (CLTC cycle).
Sehol X8 Plus front
Sehol X8 Plus rear
Sehol X8 Plus interior
JAC X8 Plus front
JAC X8 Plus rear
Sales
[edit source]| Year | China |
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| 2024 | 1,017[9] |
| 2025 | 610[10] |
References
[edit source]- ↑ Tate (2020-05-12). "JAC's new SUV design release, or name Jiayue X8". chinapev.com.
- ↑ Andrew Raspopov (2020-07-24). "FormaCar: JAC Motors announces X8, an SUV that has nothing BMW in it". formacar.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-19.
- ↑ Zhang Tiemian (2020-10-06). "思皓X8上市，外观很霸气，大众开启"北捷达南思皓"时代？". k.sina.com.cn (in Chinese).
- ↑ Tate (2020-07-06). "JAC JIAYUE X8 Real Car Images". chinapev.com.
- ↑ Tate (2022-11-20). "Sehol X8 Plus Crossover SUV Launched In China, Price Starts At 14,500 USD". carnewschina.com.
- ↑ Tate (2022-07-19). "Sehol's New X8 Plus Is A Luxurious SUV Offered In Six- And Seven-Seat Guise". carscoops.com.
- ↑ "JAC X8 PLUS launched with price 96,800 to 179,800 yuan". October 2023.
- ↑ "10.98-14.98万元 大七座电混SUV——江淮X8 E家正式发售" (in Chinese). 23 September 2024.
- ↑ "China auto sales 2024". yiche.com. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ↑ "China auto sales 2025". yiche.com. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
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