The Jaecoo J5 is gaining more affordable petrol-powered variants in Australia, after customer deliveries commenced for its electric counterpart earlier this year.
The smaller SUV (which will be available in June 2026) is a turbocharged 1 and has been sold for petrol-powered versions, which are due to the newer models of the small SUV. 108kW of power and an torque-producing 5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is driven by the force generated from 5 litres of 4-cylinder engines, which produced 210Nm of torque. 7 litres of fuel are used for Claimed fuel, ? 5L/100km) .
While Omoda Jaecoo has been described as a ‘step up’ from parent Chery’s namesake brand here, although not known as an elite brand, she is said to be’step down’.
Despite this, the base Jaecoo J5 Track is priced at $25,990 drive-away. That makes it one of the most affordable small SUVs in Australia, though it’s still $2000 more than the most affordable Chery Tiggo 4.
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Jaecoo J5 Track
It takes on the GWM Haval Jolion (currently priced from $24,990 drive-away) and GAC Emzoom ($25,590 before on-road costs).
The base Jaecoo J5 Track comes standard with the following equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic projector LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Remote start
- Push-button start
- 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster
- 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 6-speaker sound system
- ‘Premium’ steering wheel
- Cloth upholstery
- 6-way manually adjustable front seats
There’s also a comprehensive suite of active safety and driver assist technology, including adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera.
The Summit, priced at $29,990 drive-away, adds:
- Fixed panoramic glass roof with power sunshade
- Power tailgate
- Dual-zone climate control
- 8-speaker sound system
- 50W wireless phone charger
- Leatherette upholstery
- 6-way power-adjustable front seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Colour-adjustable front ambient lighting
- Rear centre armrest with cupholders
- Soft-touch dashboard and upper front door trim
Alpine Green is the standard exterior finish, with Stormy Blue, Arctic White and Carbon Black exterior paint colours being optional.
It is currently available in Summit trim with a price tag of $36,990 drive-away, and the new petrol variants are much cheaper than the Jaecoo J5 EV (which has been discontinued for sale).
The petrol J5s are distinguished from their EV sibling through a ‘waterfall’ grille, like that seen on the larger Jaecoo J7 and J8, as well as unique 18-inch alloy wheels.
All J5s, whether petrol or electric, are front-wheel drive. If you want all-wheel drive in an Omoda Jaecoo vehicle, you’ll need to step up to the Jaecoo J7 or J8, or the Omoda 9.
It’s unclear why Omoda Jaecoo uses the Track nomenclature for a base variant with neither a performance nor off-road focus, but then again the most affordable Kia Picanto is called the ‘Sport’…
All Omoda Jaecoos are backed by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with eight years of capped-price servicing and roadside assistance.
The Jaecoo J5 could prove a thorn in the side for the Chery brand, as its Tiggo 4 battles to hold onto the top position in the small SUV sales race against tough competition from the GWM Haval Jolion and Hyundai Kona.
In Australia, Chery’s ever expanded brands are a source of in-house competition for the J5 and Tiggo 4 as well as more in house competition may also be introduced. The small SUV, for example, will be launched in 2027 by Lepas – the phraser.
| Model | Drive-away price |
| — | — |
| 2026 Jaecoo J5 Track | $25,990 |
| 2026 Jaecoo J5 Summit | $29,990 |
| 2026 Jaecoo J5 EV Summit | $36,990 |
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