JAC 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
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	Petrol: 1.5 L turbo I4
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

The 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.

Markets

The Sehol X8 is also sold in other countries under different names. In Russia, it is sold 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

The 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

The 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.