Jaecoo 5 SUV

1.6T Pure 5dr 7DCT [2025]

Pre-reg vehicle

Chinese carmaker Jaecoo might be new to British roads, but it’s wasted no time making an impression. Its first model, the Jaecoo 7, has flown out of showrooms since the brand’s UK debut in early 2025, and now the smaller, more affordable Jaecoo 5 aims to build on that momentum.

Where the larger 7 plays in the premium SUV bracket, the 5 keeps things more down to earth. It uses a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a seven-speed automatic gearbox to drive the front wheels, wrapped up in a stylish, Range Rover-inspired body (not officially, but… well, look at it).

The price is the real hook, though – starting at £24,505, it massively undercuts the Nissan Qashqai, SEAT Ateca, and Skoda Kamiq while promising generous kit levels and smart design. Jaecoo will be hoping that the 5 introduces the brand to the mainstream – families, commuters and downsizers that want SUV looks and tech but without paying SUV money.

An electric version – the Jaecoo E5 – is also available, and we’ve covered that in a separate review. For now, let’s look at the petrol model and how it stacks up in a very competitive part of the car market.