Why didn't you like the Jaecoo 7 SHS?

Hello,

I would like to buy a Jaecoo 7 SHS, but after I read your review, I am a bit confused.

You wrote: "The SHS version of the Jaecoo will tempt some, with its efficiency and value, but those customers will be doomed to crushing disappointment."

Why is that? Sorry to ask but you are the first who wrote this type of opinion.

Best regards

Zoltán Ménes (Hungary)

Aug 2025 Filed under: choosing new car

---

Expert answer

Hi Zoltán,

Those comments from the writer appear to stem from how poorly the car drives. It's summed up in this paragraph:

"The suspension in that car is soft and sloppy, which makes the car lean and lurch around corners, particularly if it has to deal with a change in elevation, direction and road surface all at once. Yet despite that, the ride is still as firm as that of a hot hatchback, with an unsettled feel over even the smoothest surfaces and a sharp thump over any potholes. Combine that with the wheelspin and slow steering that feels as detached and lifeless as a cheap games console's wheel, and the driving experience goes from being unremarkable to unacceptable."

Anyway, Jaecoo is not sold in Ireland yet, so hopefully all the teething issues will be sorted out before it is...

For others interested in the story, read our Jaecoo 7 SHS review here

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor