The Sehol X8 is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by JAC Motors. Originally it is called the JAC Jiayue X8, the crossover SUV was moved under the Sol brand which was later renamed to Sehol.
| JAC X8 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Sehol (JAC Motors) |
| Also called | JAC JS8 JAC Jiayue X8 JAC Sei 7 Pro (Mexico) EVO 7 (Italy) Moskvitch 8 (Russia) |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Hefei Russia: Moscow (Moskvitch) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Related | Sehol X7 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Power output | 135 kW (184 hp; 187 PS) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm (111.4 in) |
| Length | 4,815 mm (189.6 in) |
| Width | 1,870 mm (73.6 in) |
| Height | 1,758 mm (69.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,560–1,620 kg (3,439–3,571 lb) |
Overview
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The X8 was announced in May 2020.[1] It was officially presented at the Chengdu Auto Show in July 2020.[2] The five, six or seven-seater vehicle has been sold on the Chinese domestic market since October 2020.[3]
The X8 is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 135 kW (184 hp). It has a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, a 6-speed dual clutch transmission is available at an additional cost.[4]
Sehol X8 Plus
editThe Sehol X8 Plus was launched in July 2022 as the slightly larger and more premium variant of the Sehol X8 with redesigned front and rear end adding 10mm to the full vehicle length. The Sehol X8 Plus is offered as standard with six seat and seven seat versions while powertrain remains to be the same as the standard Sehol X8.[5][6]
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Sehol X8 Plus front -
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Sehol X8 Plus interior
References
edit- ^ Tate (2020-05-12). "JAC's new SUV design release, or name Jiayue X8". chinapev.com.
- ^ Andrew Raspopov (2020-07-24). "FormaCar: JAC Motors announces X8, an SUV that has nothing BMW in it". formacar.com.
- ^ Zhang Tiemian (2020-10-06). "思皓X8上市，外观很霸气，大众开启"北捷达南思皓"时代？". k.sina.com.cn (in Chinese).
- ^ Tate (2020-07-06). "JAC JIAYUE X8 Real Car Images". chinapev.com.
- ^ Tate (2022-11-20). "Sehol X8 Plus Crossover SUV Launched In China, Price Starts At 14,500 USD". carnewschina.com.
- ^ Tate (2022-07-19). "Sehol's New X8 Plus Is A Luxurious SUV Offered In Six- And Seven-Seat Guise". carscoops.com.