A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
J7 SHS holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jolion Pro.
Jolion Pro starts ZAR 297,750 cheaperJ7 SHS from ZAR 689,900 · Jolion Pro from ZAR 392,150
Five key differences
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Specification
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Maximum Power
J7 SHS255 kW @ 5500 rpm
Jolion Pro105 kW
Maximum Torque
J7 SHS525 Nm
Jolion Pro210 Nm
Engine Size
J7 SHS1500 cc
Jolion Pro1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
J7 SHS100.0 km/l
Jolion Pro12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
J7 SHS174 mm
Jolion Pro168 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Jaecoo J7 SHS
SHS
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
J7 SHS
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Jolion Pro
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
J7 SHS
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Jolion Pro
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South Africa J7 SHS range
Current South African Jolion Pro listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
1376-1540 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Length
4500 mm
4472 mm
Width
1865 mm
1841 mm
Height
1670 mm
1619 mm
Wheelbase
2672 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
174 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
148 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
337 l
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
1450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
420 kg
550 kg
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
910 mm
900 mm
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Available
Not Applicable
AC Type
Automatic
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Voice Command
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
jolion-pro
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Panoramic view monitor
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
255 kW @ 5500 rpm
105 kW
Maximum Torque
525 Nm
210 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
90 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
40 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
160 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
20 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Gearbox
DHT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Hybrid DHT
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DHT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Hybrid DHT
7
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Claimed Mileage
100.0 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
17.4 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
23.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
100.0 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
55 l
Combined Driving Range
1200
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
18.7
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
1200 km
Not Applicable
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Panoramic view monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Panoramic view monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Panoramic view monitor
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
12.3
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
12.3
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
12.3
Infotainment Display
-
12.3
Connected Services
-
Wireless
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
174 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
174 mm
168 mm
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Service Plan
5 Year / 75 000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
5 Year / 75 000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Year / 75 000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Ownership Role
range-specific
Top
Price Zar
689900 ZAR
466450 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Current listed price
Starting Price
689900
466450
Starting Price Zar
689900
466450
Spec
J7 SHS
Jolion Pro
Warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Years
7 Year / 200 000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 Year / 200 000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This J7 SHS and Jolion Pro comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: J7 SHS 91 vs Jolion Pro 45.
Efficiency index: J7 SHS 96 vs Jolion Pro 51.
Safety-equipment index: J7 SHS 94 vs Jolion Pro 88.
Practicality index: J7 SHS 62 vs Jolion Pro 60.
Ownership-cover index: J7 SHS not separately scored vs Jolion Pro 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
J7 SHS leads by 23 points
J7 SHS holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jolion Pro.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
J7 SHS
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
62/100
Jolion Pro
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJaecoo J7 SHS
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 62 pts for Jolion Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, J7 SHS leads. However, Jolion Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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