Jaecoo J7 vs Forthing Friday

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Specification	Jaecoo J7 J7 SHS-P Premium	Forthing Friday
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 99.99 lakh	Rs 89.99 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Plug-in hybrid	Electric
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	—
Engine	1499 cc	—
Battery & charging
Battery	18.3 kWh	—
Electric range	90 km	500 km
Total range with fuel	1200 km	—
Electric motor power	—	150 kW
Electric motor torque	—	320 Nm
AC charging time	—	About 7 hours (0–100%)
DC charging time	—	About 30 minutes (30–80%)
Performance & drive
Combined power	341 hp	—
Transmission	e-CVT (hybrid)	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	—	5
Length	4500 mm	4750 mm
Width	1865 mm	1900 mm
Height	1670 mm	1720 mm
Wheelbase	2672 mm	2715 mm
Ground clearance	174 mm	180 mm
Fuel tank	60 L	43 L
Boot space	412 L	480 L
Tyre size	—	235/55 R19
Warranty	6 years or 150,000 km; 8 years or 160,000 km shown next to a battery icon	Vehicle 5 years / 100,000 km; battery 8 years / 120,000 km (whichever comes first)
Colours	Royal British Green, Carbon Crystal Black, Olive Grey, Moonlight Silver, Khaki White	Whitelux, Greycore, Blackstrike, Bluewave, Greenshade
Safety
Airbags	7	6
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	Yes
Curtain airbags	Yes	Yes
Knee airbag	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	No
EBD	Yes	No
Brake assist	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No
Front parking sensors	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No
Immobilizer	Yes	No
Security alarm	Yes	No
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No
Forward collision warning	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No
Auto high beam	No	Yes
Driver attention alert	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	No
Automatic climate control	Yes	No
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No
Front power windows	Yes	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No
Central locking	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No
Leather seats	No	Yes
60:40 split rear seats	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No
Power tailgate	Yes	No
Ambient lighting	Yes	No
Panoramic sunroof	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
USB ports	Yes	No
USB Type-C ports	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	No
Premium sound system	Yes	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	No	Yes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes
Automatic headlights	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	Yes	No
Roof rails	Yes	No
Rear spoiler	Yes	No
Rear wiper	Yes	No
Other
Traffic jam assist	Yes	No
Emergency lane keeping	Yes	No
Built-in driving recorder	Yes	No
Driver seat memory	Yes	No
Electric lumbar support (driver)	Yes	No
Front passenger seat boss key	Yes	No
Heated exterior mirrors with memory	Yes	No
Faux leather seats	Yes	No
Cool box in centre armrest	Yes	No
Concealed door handles	Yes	No
Remote A/C start from key	Yes	No
Rear fog light	Yes	No
Front and rear armrests	Yes	No
N95 cabin filter with air quality system	Yes	No
12V socket in boot	Yes	No
CarLinko app integration	Yes	No
Six-speaker audio system	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	8.1/10	7.4/10

Jaecoo J7 vs Forthing Friday: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the Jaecoo J7 or the Forthing Friday?

The Forthing Friday is cheaper. It starts at Rs 89.99 lakh ex-factory, Rs 10 lakh less than the Jaecoo J7, which starts at Rs 99.99 lakh.

Which has the longer electric range, the Jaecoo J7 or the Forthing Friday?

The Forthing Friday BEV Luxury goes furthest on electricity (Forthing Friday BEV Luxury: 500 km; Jaecoo J7 SHS-P Premium: 90 km).

Which is more powerful, the Jaecoo J7 or the Forthing Friday?

The Jaecoo J7 SHS-P Premium is the most powerful (Jaecoo J7 SHS-P Premium: 341 hp; Forthing Friday BEV Luxury: 201 hp).

Which has more boot space, the Jaecoo J7 or the Forthing Friday?

The Forthing Friday BEV Luxury has the biggest boot (Forthing Friday BEV Luxury: 480 L; Jaecoo J7 SHS-P Premium: 412 L).

Which has more safety features, the Jaecoo J7 or the Forthing Friday?

The Jaecoo J7 SHS-P Premium has 7 airbags and 24 safety and driver-assistance features and the Forthing Friday BEV Luxury has 6 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Jaecoo J7 and Forthing Friday prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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