JAECOO 'KACAU' MALAYSIA

Hasbullah Syarah

24 Jan 202408:31

Summary

TLDRThe script discusses Jco, a new luxury car brand from Chinese automaker Cherry. It will compete with the likes of Volvo and Mercedes but at half the price. The Jco J8 SUV is powered by a 2L turbo engine making 250hp, paired with a DCT gearbox for relaxed cruising. Interior features a large digital dashboard akin to Mercedes. Despite value for money, concerns exist around after-sales support and unknown brand reliability. Many may wait for feedback from early adopters before purchasing. Overall the script explores the Jco's strengths and weaknesses versus established rivals to provide a balanced view on this ambitious new Chinese luxury brand.

Takeaways

😀 Jco is Cherry's new luxury brand launched in Malaysia
🚗 Jco J7 and J8 are large SUVs competing with Volvo XC90
💰 Jco is much cheaper than European luxury brands
🔧 Jco J8 has a 2.0L turbo engine producing 250hp
⚙️ It has a DCT gearbox for faster shifts
🎛️ The interior has a large screen like Mercedes and BMW
👍🏻 Jco provides good value for money like Cherry Omoda
❓ But reliability and after-sales service are unknown for the new brand
💡 Long warranties could attract buyers worried about reliability
🤔 Many buyers may wait for feedback before purchasing Jco models

Q & A

What car brands does Cherry plan to compete with using their new luxury brand Jco?
-Cherry plans to compete with luxury brands like Mercedes, BMW and Lexus using their new luxury brand Jco.
How does the Jco j8 compare in size to other luxury SUVs?
-The Jco j8 is slightly longer than the Volvo XC90 SUV, making it quite a large vehicle.
What engine and transmission will the Jco j8 have?
-The Jco j8 will have a 2.0L turbocharged engine producing around 250 horsepower, paired with a DCT transmission.
Why is the Jco brand being launched separately from Cherry?
-The Jco brand is likely being launched separately so that luxury car buyers don't associate it with Cherry's affordable, mainstream vehicles.
What is unique about the interior design of the Jco models?
-The Jco models have a very long center display screen, taking design cues from luxury brands like Mercedes and BMW.
How does Cherry plan to assure buyers about Jco's reliability?
-Cherry may offer long 7-10 year warranties on Jco models, like they do for their Omoda mainstream vehicles.
What are the author's reservations about the new Jco brand?
-The author is concerned that as a new, unknown brand, Jco may not be able to provide the high level of service luxury buyers expect.
Has the author seen Jco cars on the roads yet?
-No, at the time of publishing the author had not yet seen any Jco vehicles on the roads.
What advice does the author give for potential Jco buyers?
-The author advises potential buyers to wait and see initial feedback on reliability before purchasing.
Why does the author recommend the Engine Zero to Hero course?
-To help car owners better understand and maintain their engines to avoid being misled or overcharged for unnecessary repairs.