The Jaecoo 7 caused a huge stir when it landed in the UK in 2025, offering buyers a tech-laden SUV at a far cheaper price than its rivals.
But the Jaecoo 7 is far from a perfect car. The ride comfort isn't the best, some people take issue with its Chinese origins, and the bold chrome grille isn't to everyone's tastes.
With that in mind, here are 10 of the best Jaecoo 7 alternatives. We'll also point out what makes them stand out against the Jaecoo, so you can pick the right car for your needs.
Skoda Karoq
The Jaecoo 7's biggest attraction for many buyers is arguably its price – petrol versions cost from £30,000, while top-spec plug-in hybrid models cost around £35,000. The Skoda Karoq hits roughly the same price bracket, but isn't available as a PHEV. The Karoq's roomy 521-litre boot outshines the Jaecoo 7's 412-litre effort, although the Jaecoo has a little more back-seat space. The Skoda's available with a range of petrol and diesel engines, but its interior doesn't have quite the same wow factor as the Jaecoo. We do prefer the Karoq's driving experience and its more settled ride on bumpy roads.
Shop used Skoda Karoq models or read our Skoda Karoq review
Geely EX5
The Geely EX5 is the Chinese brand's first attempt at cracking the UK market, and it's a great car. It's only available as an EV, but it largely matches the Jaecoo 7 on price. It's ever so slightly longer than the Jaecoo and has a bigger boot, but it gives a much smoother ride over broken British roads than the Jaecoo. We found the Jaecoo never really settles down over bumps, whereas the Geely does a much better job of gliding serenely, while also packing all the same tech as the Jaecoo. It's a shame the Geely can only officially manage 260 miles on a charge.
Read our Geely EX5 review
Kia Sportage
Shopping for a family SUV without considering the Kia Sportage is like leaving Pizza Express without trying the dough balls – it's just not right. The Sportage ticks nearly every box you need for a family car – it's spacious, comfortable and has all the right tech. It's also available as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or a plain petrol. Where it loses out to the Jaecoo is when it comes to value. A fully-specced Sportage will set you back north of £40,000, but you'll find nearly new examples with under 3,000 miles on the clock for £10,000 less than that – making it a proper Jaecoo 7 competitor.
Shop used Kia Sportage models or read our Kia Sportage review
Audi Q3
No, we haven't entirely lost our minds. Jaecoo itself says the 7 is a rival for more premium German cars, and small SUVs don't get much more premium than the Audi Q3. If you want the latest and greatest Q3, which came out in 2025, then you're looking at a starting price north of £40,000. However, if you're happy to get a used Audi Q3 from the previous generation, you'll spend about as much as you would on a new Jaecoo. The Q3 is a little smaller inside, but it's got a slightly more premium feel to its interior, and that bold grille with the four rings won't have you explaining what it is to your relatives.
Shop used Audi Q3 models or read our Audi Q3 review
Range Rover Evoque
Continuing the premium theme, the Range Rover Evoque is another car that's been named by Jaecoo as a direct rival for the 7. The Evoque again has a posher-feeling interior, but its smaller infotainment screen has less of a wow factor than the Jaecoo 7's 14.8-inch number. You could argue that the Jaecoo 7 borrows heavily from the Evoque in the exterior looks department – especially around the back. Like the Jaecoo 7, you can also get the Evoque as a plug-in hybrid or as a normal petrol.
Shop used Range Rover Evoque models or read our Range Rover Evoque review
Nissan Qashqai
Ah, the SUV that started the craze. The latest version of the Qashqai is a consummate all-rounder. It irons out bumps and drives more naturally than the Jaecoo 7, yet it's also pretty efficient. The latest version of the Qashqai gets bold looks with a front end that's apparently been inspired by Samurai armour, while inside you get a sharp infotainment screen with Google Maps built in – it's faff-free and works really well. There's also a hybrid version called the Qashqai E-Power, which feels closer to driving an electric car than most hybrids.
Shop used Nissan Qashqai models or read our Nissan Qashqai review
Hyundai Tucson
Nearly everything we said about the Kia Sportage further up the page can be said for the Hyundai Tucson – because they're the same car underneath. Sure, the Tucson has an ever-so-slightly softer ride than the Sportage, but the Hyundai is also packed with tech, as practical as you could expect from a mid-size SUV and it's a decent nearly-new or used purchase. Tucsons come with a five-year warranty as well, so you'll be well covered if you go for a nearly new option.
Shop used Hyundai Tucson cars or read our Hyundai Tucson review
Citroen C5 Aircross
Released at the end of 2025, the latest Citroen C5 Aircross is leaps ahead of the previous version of the French brand's mid-size SUV. It's still extremely comfortable – both in terms of its memory-foam topped seats and the way the suspension masks bumps – but it's grown in length as well. Back-seat space is much improved, and the boot can easily swallow a week's worth of luggage. You can get the C5 Aircross as a petrol, a plug-in hybrid or as the full-electric e-C5 Aircross. It's one of the few cars on this list that can undercut the top-spec Jaecoo. Thanks to a battery that's made in France, it gets the full UK Government EV grant, so a big-battery e-C5 Aircross can cover 421 miles in theory, while costing less than a top-spec Jaecoo 7.
Read our Citroen C5 Aircross review
MG HS
If Jaecoo wants to make a name for itself in terms of value for money, it has a fight on its hands from MG. We reckon the MG HS is the best-value family car in existence right now, and it's also available as a plug-in hybrid with an electric range of up to 75 miles – the Jaecoo can only claim 56 miles. The MG isn't as refined as the Jaecoo, however – you'll rarely hear the Jaecoo's petrol engine in the PHEV car, whereas the HS's engine can sound a little coarse when you put your foot down. Otherwise, the HS is spacious, full of tech and feels much more premium than the previous model.
Shop used MG HS models or read our MG HS review
Volkswagen Tiguan
We round out our list with an old favourite – the Volkswagen Tiguan. New models have become incredibly expensive, but a nearly new Tiguan in a high trim level will set you back less than a top-spec Jaecoo 7. Stump up the cash for a PHEV version of the Tiguan and you'll have a Jaecoo-beating 77 miles of electric range, and also the ability to fast-charge at 50kW – a smidge quicker than the Jaecoo's 40kW maximum rate. The VW also feels solidly put together and has a more natural driving experience than the Jaecoo, especially in bumpy corners.
Shop used Volkswagen Tiguan models or read our Volkswagen Tiguan review
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