Expanded J5 small SUV line-up adds a conventional hybrid variant, offering an electrified alternative to the existing petrol and BEV models. It becomes the third powertrain option in the range and is aimed at customers seeking improved fuel efficiency without the need to plug in.

Sharply priced, well-equipped, petrol-powered small SUV arrives in two variants both running a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 108kW/210Nm driving the front wheels via a CVT transmission. Claimed combined fuel consumption is 7.5L/100km.

The Jaecoo J5 electric SUV delivers 155kW/288Nm from its single electric motor to offer a driving range of up to 402km. In Summit trim it comes generously equipped with an introductory drive-away price of $36,990.