Jaecoo J5 2026: Tiggo 4 twin priced from $25,990 driveaway to rival Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Kona

Essentially an upmarket Chery Tiggo 4, the Jaecoo J5 gains a turbocharged petrol option to serve alongside its existing electric offering

Omoda-Jaecoo has priced its petrol-powered J5 small SUV from $25,990 driveaway ahead of its imminent May debut.

The internal-combustion (ICE) J5 range kicks off with the Track at the aforementioned price, while the top-spec Summit commands $29,990 D/A. Both models join the existing J5 EV Summit, which is built on the same modular platform and starts from $36,990 drive-away.

The J5 intends to place in a segment above its close relative, the Chery Tiggo 4, which starts from $23,990 drive-away – $2000 less than the premium Jaecoo. Both vehicles utilise an identical 108kW/210Nm petrol turbo ‘four, CVT automatic, and front-drive powertrain.

But where the cut-price Tiggo rivals equally competitive Chinese products like the $22,990 drive-away MG ZS and $23,990 Haval Jolion, Jaecoo hopes to move its buyership upstream to capitalise on the slightly more premium, legacy small SUV market.

It will predominantly target rivals like the Mazda CX-3 ($32,990 D/A), Hyundai Kona ($33,700 before on-road costs), and Toyota Yaris Cross ($31,790 before on-roads), beating out its rivals by over $5000.

Unlike its rivals, however, the J5 ICE will not offer all-wheel drive or plugless hybrid power – for now. A Chery–derived ‘CSH’ series parallel hybrid system has been confirmed for the third quarter of this year.

What features the Jaecoo J5 offer?

The entry-level J5 Track offers the following standard equipment:

18-inch alloy wheels
Automatic, projector-beam LED headlights
LED taillights
Rain-sensing wipers
Six-speaker sound system
8.8-inch digital instrument cluster
13.2-inch portrait-orientation infotainment touchscreen
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Cloth seats
Remote engine start and HVAC function
Three drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Adaptive cruise control
360-degree camera

Stepping into the range-topping Summit adds or replaces the following features:

Panoramic sunroof (fixed)
Powered tailgate
Dual zone A/C
Eight-speaker Sound System
50W Wireless Charger
Easy Clean Synthetic Leather Seats (TUV certification)
6-Way Power Driver & Front Passenger Seats
Heated + Ventilated Front Seats
Colour Selectable Ambient Lighting (Front)
12V Power Outlet (Boot)
Soft Touch Dashboard and Front Door Uppers
Rear Seat Folding Armrest (with integrated cupholders

The Jaecoo J5 ICE measures 4380mm long, 1860 wide, and 1650mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2620mm. It is nearly identical in size to the Chery Tiggo 4, and offers a boot space volume of 480-litres.

The J5’s 108kW front-drive powertrain claims a higher than average combined fuel consumption of 7.5L/100km – nearly identical to that claimed by the circa-2.5 tonne Toyota LandCruiser Prado large off-road SUV, which itself claims 7.6L/100km, though using diesel fuel.

The forthcoming plugless hybrid J5 is likely to claim a reduced combined fuel consumption of circa-5.4L/100km, using the Tiggo 4 as a guide.