The updated Jaecoo J5 has been spotted in China with a new LiDAR unit. Image modified by CarNewsChina. Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Chery‘s Jaecoo J5 has been spotted in China with a roof-mounted LiDAR unit, suggesting advanced assisted-driving capabilities. Spy shots show the crossover SUV as a self-charging hybrid (HEV) variant, and English badging confirms that the new J5 is bound for global exports. It is also known simply as the Jaecoo 5, with EV trims called the E5. It remains unclear whether the new Jaecoo J5 will feature Chery’s latest “Kun Peng 2.0” hybrid system. The Tiggo 7 HEV is rumoured to use this system. Compared with the first-gen system, “Kun Peng 2.0” pairs a larger 5.1 kWh battery with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, and delivers a maximum power output of 260 kW (349 hp). The new Jaecoo J5, now with LiDAR. Credit: Yu Lei Kan Che What’s new with the Jaecoo J5 The J5’s exterior remains largely untouched, with the largest change being the LiDAR lump above the windscreen. Chinese sources claim the SUV will now feature Chery’s “Falcon 700” assisted-driving system. The roof-mounted LiDAR unit. The same system is also seen on the firm’s iCar V27 SUV and the Exeed Exlantix ES sedan. Featuring a LiDAR unit, 11 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 3 mmWave radars, the “Falcon 700” system is rated at 560 TOPS and capable of point-to-point navigation and automated valet parking. A development sticker on the J5, which reads: “T13 International Assisted Driving & Valet Parking Driver (VPD) Project – International HEV”. A “hybrid” badge on the tailgate and the lack of a dedicated charging port both hint at a HEV system upgrade, though confirmation remains pending. Satjapan.com reports that the current Jaecoo J5 HEV uses Chery’s first-gen platform, pairing a 1.83 kWh battery with a 1.5 turbo engine for a combined power output of 165 kW (221 hp). The rear of the new Jaecoo J5, note the “hybrid” badge. Chery claims that its new HEV system will enable longer EV-mode driving and provide high-power AC vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality. The latter will allow buyers to run home appliances off the hybrid battery, a feature usually limited to EVs and PHEVs. If the “Kun Peng 2.0” system launches with the refreshed Jaecoo J5, it will boost horsepower and expand EV-mode range. Combined with the LiDAR-assisted Falcon 700 “self-driving” system, it would strengthen the J5’s position in the global HEV SUV market. Chery’s “Kun Peng 2.0” hybrid system. Potential AWD models will incorporate a rear motor.Source: Weibo Official Media More on Jaecoo & Chery Chery doesn’t offer the Jaecoo brand in China, and the Jaecoo J5 isn’t sold there either. It’s built on Chery’s T1X platform, and is closely related to the Omoda 5, 7 and 9 SUVs, as well as the Tiggo 5x. For reference, the Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width, 1,650 mm in height, and has a 2,620 mm wheelbase, according to Jaecoo Australia. Curb weight ranges from 1,420 to 1,710 kg, depending on powertrain and trim. The J5 is offered worldwide with several powertrains. Options include a 1.5-litre turbocharged ICE, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and a “self-charging” HEV. There is also a pure EV, with Jaecoo Australia claiming a WLTP range of 402 km from a 58.9 kWh LFP battery. Source: Jaecoo Australia, Satjapan.com, Weibo Official Media, WeChat: Yu Lei Kan Che