Jaecoo J5 petrol undercuts rivals with $25,990 driveaway price tag

Two petrol variants join the Jaecoo J5 lineup from just $25,990 driveaway with adaptive cruise, a 360-degree camera and wireless CarPlay all standard.

Rob Leigh

20 Apr 2026

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Key takeaways

2026 Jaecoo J5 petrol priced from $25,990 driveaway
1.5-litre turbo produces 108kW, uses 7.5L/100km
On sale in Australian showrooms from early June

Find a Jaecoo J5 deal

Jaecoo has confirmed Australian pricing for the petrol-powered J5 and it's aggressive. Starting at $25,990 driveaway for the Track and topping out at $29,990 for the Summit, the 2026 Jaecoo J5 petrol arrives with a spec sheet that should worry established players in the small SUV segment.

2026 Jaecoo J5 pricing

Variant	Driveaway price
J5 Track 1.5T Petrol	$25,990
J5 Summit 1.5T Petrol	$29,990
J5 Summit EV	$36,990

Both petrol variants are due in showrooms by early June 2026.

What powers the Jaecoo J5 petrol?

Under the bonnet sits a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 108kW and 210Nm. A CVT sends drive to the front wheels, returning a claimed 7.5L/100km combined.

Spec	Detail
Engine	1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder
Power/torque	108kW/210Nm
Transmission	CVT
Drive	Front-wheel drive
Fuel consumption	7.5L/100km (combined)
Length/width/height	4,380/1,860/1,650mm
Wheelbase	2,620mm

Standard equipment punches above its price

2026 Jaecoo J5 petrol small SUV Interior

The entry-level Track arrives with kit you would not expect at this price. A 13.2-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree panoramic camera, adaptive cruise control, and remote engine start with climate pre-conditioning all come standard. Safety gear includes seven airbags, AEB, emergency lane keeping and forward collision warning.

Spend the extra $4,000 on the Summit and you add a panoramic glass roof, heated and ventilated front seats, power-adjustable front seats, TUV-certified easy-clean synthetic leather, a powered tailgate, dual-zone climate control, a 50W wireless charger and ambient lighting.

Design and interior

Visually the petrol J5 stands apart from its EV sibling with Jaecoo's signature waterfall grille shared with the larger J7 and J8. Unique 18-inch alloy wheels further distinguish the two powertrains.

Inside, the cabin takes a minimalist approach built around that 13.2-inch central screen. The Summit adds more than 20 storage spaces and soft-touch materials across the dashboard and front door trims.

Warranty and servicing costs

Jaecoo backs the J5 petrol with an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, eight years of capped-price servicing, and up to eight years of roadside assistance. Total servicing costs across seven scheduled visits over 160,000km come to $3,326.

At this price point the MG ZS, GWM Haval Jolion and Kia Stonic all have a new headache to deal with.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the 2026 Jaecoo J5 cost in Australia?

The Jaecoo J5 petrol starts at $25,990 driveaway for the Track and $29,990 driveaway for the Summit. An EV Summit variant is also available at $36,990 driveaway.