The Jaecoo J7 Plug in Hybrid has been named with the top 5 star safety rating by ANCAP which we are told is a very prestigious honor for the company’s focus on safety and advanced tech. This rating is for the PHEV models which only hit the Australian and New Zealand markets in May 2025.
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Safety Performance Overview
- Adult Occupant Protection: Scored 81%, with the passenger compartment remaining stable during frontal offset tests. Most critical body regions received ‘Good’ protection, though the driver’s chest and lower legs were rated as ‘Adequate’.
- Child Occupant Protection: Achieved 85%, indicating strong protection for child occupants. Both 6-year-old and 10-year-old dummies showed good protection in side impacts, with most areas receiving top marks.
- Vulnerable Road User Protection: Scored 80%, reflecting effective measures to protect pedestrians and cyclists.
- Safety Assist: Received 84%, highlighting the vehicle’s comprehensive suite of safety technologies.
Standard Safety Features
The Jaecoo J7 PHEV is well stocked with a variety of advanced safety features, such as:
- Autonomous Emergency Breaks (AEB): we have that which is able to detect and respond to other cars, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists
- Lane Support Systems: we have Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) which in turn help with maintaining lane discipline.
- Advanced Speed Assistance System (SAS): Features speed sign recognition to assist drivers in adhering to speed limits.
- Comprehensive Airbag System: Includes dual frontal, side chest-protecting, side head-protecting, and a driver knee airbag. A center airbag provides additional protection in side-impact crashes.
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Areas for Improvement
While the Jaecoo J7 PHEV demonstrated strong safety performance, ANCAP identified areas where enhancements could be made:
- Curtain Airbag Deployment: During the oblique pole test, the side curtain airbag did not deploy correctly, catching on interior trim. This led to penalties in side impact assessments.
- Child Presence Detection System: Although a child presence detection system is fitted as standard, it did not meet ANCAP’s performance requirements and was not eligible for points.
- Cyclist Dooring Warning System: The system provided information alerts but did not sound early enough to meet ANCAP scoring thresholds.
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Conclusion
The Jaecoo J7 Plug-in Hybrid’s 5 star ANCAP rating is a result of its solid safety design and in included advanced driver assistance features. As a latecomer to the mid size SUV market the model puts forth a very attractive package of safety and alternative power train technology which also plays into what the consumer is looking for today.