The Jaecoo J5 SHS-H is the full-hybrid version of Chery's boxy small SUV, and it is a hybrid you never plug in. A 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and a 150 kW electric motor combine for 165 kW (224 PS, 221 hp) and 295 Nm through a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, driving the front wheels only. The traction battery is a small 1.83 kWh unit with no charge port, so it refills itself from the engine and from braking, and the car is simply filled with petrol. In Australia the hybrid comes in one grade, the Summit, at A$34,990 drive-away, with an official combined fuel figure of 5.6 L/100 km and a claimed range of more than 900 km. In Israel the importer Colmobil sells the same car as the Jaecoo 5 Hybrid from NIS 154,900. The battery-electric J5 is a different car and is covered in our separate Jaecoo J5 EV article.
Performance & Specs
The J5 SHS-H is a series-parallel hybrid, which means the engine can either turn a generator to feed the motor or connect to the front wheels through the dedicated hybrid transmission, depending on speed and load. The turbo 1.5-litre petrol four makes 105 kW (143 PS, 141 hp) and 215 Nm, and the permanent-magnet synchronous motor makes 150 kW (204 PS, 201 hp) and 310 Nm. Jaecoo Australia rates the combined system output at 165 kW and 295 Nm, which works out at 221 hp (165 kW x 1.341) or 224 PS. The system figure is lower than the 255 kW you get by adding the two parts, because the engine and motor do not both deliver their peaks at once. Some Israeli and European outlets print 224 as "hp"; that is the metric PS figure, and the imperial equivalent is 221 hp.
Jaecoo Australia does not publish a 0-100 km/h time. The Israeli importer states 7.9 seconds on its Jaecoo 5 page, Israeli outlets add a top speed of 175 km/h, and other outlets quote the same 7.9 seconds for the SHS-H in other markets; we have not seen it independently timed. Drive modes on the hybrid are Eco and Sport, while the petrol J5 also has a Normal mode. The hybrid weighs 1,510 kg tare in Australia, 90 kg more than the petrol J5 at 1,420 kg, and its gross vehicle mass is 2,044 kg. Braked and unbraked towing are both limited to 750 kg.
| Powertrain | Series-parallel full hybrid (SHS-H), non-plug-in |
|---|---|
| Power | 165 kW (224 PS / 221 hp) system; engine 105 kW (141 hp), motor 150 kW (201 hp) |
| Torque | 295 Nm system; engine 215 Nm, motor 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s (Israeli importer; not published in Australia) |
| Battery | 1.83 kWh, no plug |
| Range | 900+ km claimed (WLTP, 51 L tank) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Series-parallel full hybrid (HEV), 1.5-litre turbo petrol, permanent-magnet synchronous motor, dedicated hybrid transmission |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 165 kW system (224 PS / 221 hp); engine 105 kW (143 PS / 141 hp); motor 150 kW (204 PS / 201 hp) |
| TORQUE | 295 Nm system; engine 215 Nm; motor 310 Nm |
| ACCELERATION | 0-100 km/h in 7.9 s (Israeli importer; not published for Australia) |
| TOP SPEED | 175 km/h (Israeli sources) |
| DRIVETRAIN | Front-wheel drive, Eco and Sport modes |
| BATTERY | 1.83 kWh (Israeli and UK outlets; one Malaysian outlet lists 1.82 kWh) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | Not applicable (non-plug-in hybrid) |
| COMBINED RANGE | 900+ km claimed (WLTP, Jaecoo Australia) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,380 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (Israeli spec) |
The J5 is 4,380 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,650 mm tall on a 2,620 mm wheelbase, and the hybrid shares those figures with the petrol and electric versions. Cargo space is where the hybrid pays a price: Jaecoo Australia lists 314 litres to the top of the rear seatback and 410 litres to the roof (VDA), against 384 and 480 litres for the petrol J5. Israeli outlets (auto.co.il, Queen of the Road) quote 410 litres, growing to 1,214 litres with the 60:40 rear seats folded. Carsguide found the rear seat surprisingly roomy, with ample headroom and decent legroom. The Australian car has no spare wheel, only a temporary tyre repair kit, which Carsguide listed among its complaints.
| LENGTH | 4,380 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,860 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,650 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,620 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 314 L to seatback, 410 L to roof (VDA); 1,214 L seats folded (Israeli spec) |
| FRUNK | None |
| TARE MASS | 1,510 kg (Australia); curb weight 1,536 kg (Israeli spec) |
| TOWING | 750 kg braked and unbraked, 75 kg towball download |
| TYRES | 235/55 R18 on 18-inch aero alloys |
Charging & Battery
There is nothing to charge. The J5 SHS-H is a full hybrid, not a plug-in, so it has no charge socket, no AC or DC charging speed and no stated electric-only range. Its traction battery is a 1.83 kWh unit according to Israeli and UK outlets (one Malaysian outlet prints 1.82 kWh), and Jaecoo Australia does not list the capacity on its spec sheet. For scale, that is a small fraction of the battery in even a compact electric SUV, so the motor depends on constant top-ups from the engine and from regenerative braking.
The tank holds 51 litres of petrol, with a minimum of 91 RON on the Australian spec sheet. On the official 5.6 L/100 km, 51 litres is about 911 km, which is consistent with the 900+ km claim (that arithmetic mixes an NEDC fuel figure with a WLTP-labelled range, so treat it as a sanity check only). At the Israeli 5.3 L/100 km it would be about 962 km. Jaecoo Australia warrants the high-voltage battery for 8 years with unlimited kilometres.
| BATTERY | 1.83 kWh (non-plug-in hybrid) |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | None (no charge port) |
| DC FAST CHARGING | None |
| DC 10-80% TIME | Not applicable |
| FUEL TANK | 51 L, minimum 91 RON |
| FUEL USE (AUSTRALIA, ADR 81/02 NEDC) | 3.8 urban, 6.9 extra-urban, 5.6 combined L/100 km; CO2 126 g/km |
| FUEL USE (ISRAEL, IMPORTER) | 5.3 L/100 km combined (18.8 km/L) |
Fuel Economy: Official Figures vs Real Use
Jaecoo Australia quotes 3.8 L/100 km in the urban cycle, 6.9 in the extra-urban cycle and 5.6 combined under the ADR 81/02 (NEDC) test, with CO2 emissions of 126 g/km. The petrol J5 is rated at 7.5 L/100 km and 172 g/km on the same test, so the hybrid cuts the combined figure by about a quarter. The Israeli importer quotes a lower 5.3 L/100 km, which auto.co.il labels as the WLTP combined figure (18.8 km/L); the two numbers come from different test cycles and markets and should not be compared directly. The hybrid is less efficient on the open road than in town: its extra-urban figure of 6.9 L/100 km is higher than the petrol car's 6.2.
Tested consumption varies with the roads. Carsguide recorded an average of 4.6 L/100 km in Australia, equivalent to more than 1,100 km from a tank. In Israel, auto.co.il logged 16.7 km/L (about 6.0 L/100 km) and Jerusalem Post's test car managed 16 km/L (about 6.3 L/100 km), both against the importer's 18.8 km/L claim. The Beep notes that the J5 hybrid drinks more than its Chery stablemates, listing 5.4 L/100 km for the Tiggo 4 Hybrid and 4.9 L/100 km for the C5 Hybrid.
Design & Interior
The J5 has a square, upright shape with a tall vertical-bar grille, roof rails, a rear spoiler and a wide rear light strip. The Australian hybrid rides on 18-inch aero alloys with 235/55 R18 tyres, and the SHS-H badge on the front plate marks it out from the petrol and electric J5. Colours listed on the Australian spec sheet are Carbon Black, Alpine Green, Stormy Blue and Arctic White, and the A$34,990 price applies to non-metallic paint.
Inside, the Summit has six-way power front seats with heating and ventilation, a power-folding mirror package, ambient lighting in the dashboard and front doors, a soft-touch dashboard and a glass roof with a powered sunshade. The seats are synthetic leather that Jaecoo describes as pet-friendly, scratch-resistant and TUV SUD certified, a theme that runs through its marketing. A 50 W wireless phone charger, USB-C fast-charge ports, a folding rear armrest and rear air vents are standard. The Australian cabin is black only, and the centre console trim is gloss black.
Technology & Features
A 13.2-inch touchscreen runs the infotainment, with wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital radio and the "Hello Jaecoo" voice assistant. The driver sees an 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster, and the Summit has an eight-speaker audio system. Remote start, remote window opening and passive entry with push-button start come as standard, as does the power tailgate. Carsguide's reviewer liked the equipment count but criticised the shortage of physical controls, which forces climate and vehicle settings into the touchscreen.
Safety & ADAS
The Australian J5 Hybrid has seven airbags: driver and front passenger, front side, a front centre airbag and side curtains. The driver-assistance list includes forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, emergency lane keeping, lane departure warning and prevention, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, blind-spot detection, lane change assist, rear collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert and braking, door opening warning and speed limit information. A 360-degree camera and parking sensors at the front and rear are fitted. Carsguide called the driver monitoring system intrusive, with too many alerts, and said the brakes need conscious modulation. Jaecoo Australia's page lists no safety rating for the hybrid, and we could not find an ANCAP or Euro NCAP crash rating for the J5 as of October 2026.
| ADAS LEVEL | Driver assistance (SAE level not stated by Jaecoo) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | AEB, ACC, traffic jam assist, lane keeping and departure prevention, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic braking, driver monitoring, 360° camera, front and rear parking sensors |
| AIRBAGS | 7 (driver, passenger, 2 front-side, front centre, 2 curtain) |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J5 SHS-H Summit (Australia) | 221 hp | 295 Nm | — | — | FWD | 1.83 kWh | — | 900+ km | A$34,990 | Only hybrid grade; 8-year unlimited-km warranty including battery; drive-away price offered 1-31 October 2026 |
| Jaecoo 5 Hybrid Premium (Israel) | 221 hp | 295 Nm | 7.9s | 175 km/h | FWD | 1.83 kWh | — | — | NIS 154,900 | Importer Colmobil; 5.3 L/100 km; plus NIS 2,076 registration fee |
| Jaecoo 5 Hybrid Luxury (Israel) | 221 hp | 295 Nm | 7.9s | 175 km/h | FWD | 1.83 kWh | — | — | NIS 163,900 | Adds panoramic roof, ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, Sony audio, roof rails and 540° cameras per auto.co.il |
Pricing & Availability
In Australia the Jaecoo J5 Hybrid was priced on 16 July 2026 and arrives in showrooms from August. The only grade is the Summit, priced at A$34,990 drive-away; Jaecoo's own page lists that price for 1 to 31 October 2026 while stocks last, for non-metallic paint. The rest of the J5 range was priced at the hybrid's launch (GoAuto, CarExpert, 16 July 2026) at A$25,990 for the petrol Track, A$29,990 for the petrol Summit and A$36,990 for the Summit EV, and Jaecoo's October page still lists petrol from A$25,990 and the EV from A$36,990. The hybrid therefore sits A$5,000 above the petrol Summit and A$2,000 below the electric one. Ownership cover is an 8-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty that includes the battery, 8 years of capped-price servicing and up to 8 years of roadside assistance; Carsguide put capped servicing at an average of A$426 per visit.
In Israel the J5 Hybrid is imported by Colmobil, which also brings in Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai and Genesis, and sells it as the Jaecoo 5 Hybrid. The importer's price list at jaecoo.co.il shows the Premium at NIS 154,900 and the Luxury at NIS 163,900, each plus a NIS 2,076 registration fee, matching the figures at auto.co.il. Queen of the Road covered the hybrid's arrival in Israel on 16 November 2025. Israeli warranty is 6 years or 150,000 km for the vehicle and 8 years or 150,000 km for the battery, according to Israeli press reports. Jaecoo is also selling the SHS-H elsewhere, including the UK and the Philippines, which this article does not cover.
How It Compares
The closest relative is the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid, already on our site: it uses the same 150 kW and 310 Nm motor but a 71 kW naturally aspirated engine, officially rated at 5.4 L/100 km and priced from A$29,990 (Urban) to A$34,990 (Ultimate) drive-away, with 470 litres of boot space. The J5 adds a stronger 105 kW turbo engine, a 165 kW system and a much longer equipment list at the same A$34,990 as the Tiggo 4's top grade, but burns slightly more fuel and gives up 60 litres of boot. The Hyundai Kona Hybrid Elite is a conventional full hybrid with 104 kW, a 3.9 L/100 km rating, a 407-litre boot and a 7-year warranty that Hyundai ties to servicing at its dealers (Hyundai Australia; the 2027 model-year car has the same A$39,950 list price on CarExpert), but it costs A$39,950 before on-road costs (about A$43,970 drive-away in Sydney, CarExpert) and has 61 kW less system power. Prices are not like-for-like: the J5 and Tiggo 4 are drive-away, the Kona is before on-road costs.
- 165 kW (221 hp) full hybrid with nothing to plug in, official 5.6 L/100 km and 4.6 L/100 km in Carsguide's test
- Generous standard equipment for A$34,990: 13.2-inch screen, 360-degree camera, glass roof, power tailgate, heated and ventilated seats, seven airbags
- 8-year unlimited-kilometre warranty in Australia, including the battery, and a 900+ km claimed range
- Boot shrinks to 410 litres (314 to the seatback) versus 480 litres in the petrol J5, and there is no spare wheel
- Firm ride, abrupt brake feel and an intrusive driver-monitoring system, according to Carsguide, plus capped servicing averaging A$426 a visit
The J5 Hybrid is a straightforward proposition: 221 hp, an official 5.6 L/100 km and a long equipment list for A$34,990 drive-away, with no plug and an 8-year warranty in Australia. It is less thrifty on paper than its Chery cousins and gives up luggage space against the petrol J5, and the firm ride and over-eager driver monitoring will wear on some owners. For buyers who want a self-charging small SUV with plenty of features and a strong warranty, it makes a good case. In Israel, from NIS 154,900, it is a value-driven hybrid with a long equipment list, though its fuel use in local tests runs above the importer's 5.3 L/100 km claim.
