Sehol X8
The Sehol X8 is a mid-size crossover SUV made by the Chinese car company JAC Motors. Under the Sehol sub-brand It was first introduced as the JAC Jiayue X8 but was later rebranded as 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) |
History
changeThe Sehol X8 was first announced in May 2020 [1]and was officially revealed at the Chengdu Auto Show in July 2020. [2] It became available for sale in China starting in October 2020.
International Presence
changeThe Sehol X8 is also sold in other countries under different names. In Russia, it is known as the Moskvitch 8. In Mexico, it is sold as the JAC Sei 7 Pro, and in Italy, it is marketed as the EVO 7.
Features
changeThe Sehol X8 has a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 135 kW (184 horsepower). It comes with a standard 6-speed manual transmission, with an optional 6-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Sehol X8 Plus
changeThe Sehol X8 Plus is an updated version of the Sehol X8. It was launched in July 2022 and is slightly larger and more premium than the original X8. The main change is a redesign of the front and rear of the car, adding 10 mm to its total length.
References
change- ↑ 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.