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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Changan Hunter K50 REEV vs Jaecoo J7: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
J7 starts ZAR 280,000 cheaperHunter K50 REEV from ZAR 799,900 · J7 from ZAR 519,900
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Specification
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Maximum Power
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
J7145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
J7290 Nm
Engine Size
Hunter K50 REEV2000 cc
J71600 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
J714.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter K50 REEV220 mm
J7200 mm
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Changan Hunter K50 REEV
CE 4WD
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
First South African Hunter K50 REEV generation, offered as one CE 4WD derivative.
Current South Africa J7 range
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter K50 REEV.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Range-extended electric double-cab bakkie
SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Length
5380 mm
4500 mm
Width
1980 mm
1865 mm
Height
1875 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
2672 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
195 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
584 l
Kerb Weight
2290 kg
1531 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3300 kg
1939 kg
Payload Capacity
1010 kg
434 kg
Towing Capacity
2200 kg
1300 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
975 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
910 mm
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol Range-Extender Generator
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRF4J16C
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1600 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
290 Nm
Combined Power
200 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
470 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Economy, Comfort, Sports
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
31.18 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
131 km (NEDC)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
3.3 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
22 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Gearbox
Fixed-ratio electric drive
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Motor four-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
7
Transmission Type
Single-speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Fixed-ratio electric drive
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
7
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
51
Combined Driving Range
More than 1,000 km (OEM claim; cycle not disclosed)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front passenger
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540-degree panoramic parking view
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540-degree panoramic parking view
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front seat cushions
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Grey/Brown microfiber leather
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1349 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
7.5-inch colour LCD
Standard
USB Ports
1 USB-A and 2 USB-C
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front and rear
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Motor four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
200 mm
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Tyre Size
265/60 R18 HT
235/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair tools
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
235/55 R18
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
163 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
5 Year / 70 000 km
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
entry-value
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
entry-value
Starting Price
799900
519900
Starting Price Zar
799900
519900
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
J7
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; high-voltage components: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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