Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vs Jaecoo J7 SHS

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV starts from $53,990 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS opens at $43,990. That makes the Jaecoo J7 SHS the more affordable entry point by $10,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $59,389 and $48,389 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jaecoo J7 SHS by roughly $1,460 in electricity alone.

Both the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Jaecoo J7 SHS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and 81% for the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 SHS packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and 8 in the Jaecoo J7 SHS. The Jaecoo J7 SHS adds a 360-degree camera that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV misses.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS gets a 13.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV stands out with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate that you will not find on the Jaecoo J7 SHS. The Jaecoo J7 SHS counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV uses a Petrol producing 98kW and 195Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.7 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 145kW and 325Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS has the clear power advantage at 145kW vs 98kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 20kWh (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV) vs 18.3kWh (Jaecoo J7 SHS).

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV measures 4,710mm long on a 2,705mm wheelbase, 210mm longer than the Jaecoo J7 SHS at 4,500mm (2,672mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 478L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and 431L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV a 47L advantage. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 SHS leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $350/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and $58/year for the Jaecoo J7 SHS. That is a $292 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Estimated annual total: $350 (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV) vs $58 (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Jaecoo J7 SHS saves you roughly $292 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has longer coverage.