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Where is the button for hazard lights on the new Jetour G700?

We’re considering getting a Chinese car and the full spec ti-7 was well within our budget.

But after researching, the g700’s mid level trim has about the same features and way more even. And that’s on top of it being a 7 seater and bigger

In terms of price when u factor in the extra costs like insurance and the service pack that are free in Jetour both cars come to about the same price.

The warranty is for longer in Jetour too.

I test drove the Ti-7 not the g700 yet. Loved it tho and coming from a really old (2006😭😭) car both of these are like space ships.

So the main question is, would the g700 be a better option in terms of trust and reliability?

BYD is one of the best brands out there rn and has al futtaims backing so the mind says byd but we really like the g700

Received the car yesterday. Ordered in Feb end.

AED 149,000 (All Black, Silver Calipers, Green/orange Interior)

Insurance: AED 4700

No Physical AC buttons, No spoiler, No Michelin tyres, No Massage Seats, No Tray Table etc - I think these only come in 2027 Petrol only Model

Gosh i miss physical buttons a lot.

Note: The Car is my father's. I have Palisade, and i am sorry to say Palisade is significantly better.

TL;DR - Sorry, but not very impressed. My opinion should not deter current owner's or those who waiting, it is strictly based on my experience and my current car's

Quick Features: PHEV, Ventilated Seats (Driver and Passenger), Reclining Seat (Passenger), 4WD, Diff Lock, Wade Mode, Fridge, Front Logo Lights, Fender white marker lights, Light show, Puddle Lights.

Hybrid: So the car's engine continuously charges the battery while driving in HEV Mode in addition to braking.

I have to list a lot of cons, that i personally didnt like or lacked:

• ACC or ICC speed limitation of 150 kmph (frequent travel to al ain with 160 kmph roads)
• The Lane keep assist / intervention is messy. Its very difficult to turn the steering to your will (its strong), so i had to turn this off, but LKA is a great feature to miss.
• No Normal Cruise Control or Speed Limiter. You have to rely on ACC.
• Permanent message "Overspeed. Drive Carefully" after 115 kmph on the cluster. The problem with this is, the warning message to hold the steering wheel that pops every 10 seconds (so annoying 10 sec is too less, my palisade displays after a minute), is not displayed anymore, so you dont know when the car loses ACC+LKA, so you have to be extra alert at high speeds. (Can't believe this shit)
• Lack of Physical Buttons
• Media Volume is always reset to low once you start the vehicle. No setting to adjust this.
• FM Radio navigation to the channels you want is very difficult, and you cant switch between them using steering wheel button. The steering wheel "next" button simply scans the next available station. Super Annoying
• The Turbo lag is not there, but still its not as quick on a take-off, a small lag exists.
• The Front logo lights and side fender marker lights only work once you park. I wish we could customize this. The grid light next to the fog light is really unnecessary.
• Customization option on the Instrument cluster and the main screen is very minimal
• Trip meter is very limited, and cant reset with Fuel Consumption
• Trunk space is small for a car of this size
• Wireless charging is very slow
• I am not sure if Hybrid is performing well. Here is a comparison for 50 Kms in highway: 6.5L / 100 Km vs 7.2L / 100 Km on a 7 seater Palisade (Petrol). The difference is too less to praise.
• EV Mode range expected to be between 100-150 Kms
• You cant go EV only mode when the battery capacity is 20% or less, that is 30 Kms left on Battery. Once you reach 20%, Engine has to supply power to the battery like a generator. Edit: Long press EV Button to extend below 20%, but this will go max 10%.
• Supplied charging cable (AC) has a UK 3 pin and it takes more than 16 Hrs to charge from 20% to 100. This is via a regular 3 Pin UK Socket 230V 13A.
• Rear view via centre mirror is a challenge. You see very less portion due to the wheel cover, you wont be able to see flashing of cars if they get close.
• There is a customizable button in the steering wheel, but this has very limited option like: Home and 2 others that are useless
• I dont know how to deactivate the loud announcement of caller name / number on incoming calls. Annoying
• ACC has stop only. No Stop and go.
• Seat memory is also very difficult to navigate via screen. They did not even consider buttons on the door for this.

I dont know, all these may be nit picks, there could be some ways to solve my concerns, but having a palisade thats an absolute breeze of convenience. Be the ACC, LKA - this works very well, even at 160 kmph. In addition, navigating Radio preset channels, Android Auto dedicated button, child lock button on driver's seat, Blindspot cameras, HUD, Digital centre mirror screen, Massage seats, Heated and Ventilated seats, Heated steering wheel, Auto Start / Stop are other plus of Palisade.

Hybrid / EV Test for 50 Kms:

• Start:: Fuel left: 310 Kms, Battery Range: 50 Km, so a combined of: 360 Kms
• End:: Fuel left: 230 Kms, Battery Range: 30 Km, so a combined of: 260 Kms

So the consumption as per the computer is 100 Kms, while i travelled only 50 Kms Highway at 100 kmph avg - Math seems off, oh my God - maybe this could improve over time.

• Average Energy Consumption: 8.9 L / 100 Km
• Average Battery Consumption: 8kWh / 100 Km
• Average Fuel Consumption: 6.5L / 100 Km

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No offence to anyone, this car is not my cup of tea, and lot more annoying than convenience at AED 149,000.00 - but the car is very popular, so guess its good for all of 'em.

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Not sure what the Bluetooth speaker means. This is a cup holder.

Buttons: Front windshield defrost, AC, Camera, Crawl Control, Tank Turn, Diff lock

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Hey everyone,

​I'm a single guy moved to Dubai and looking to get a pre-owned compact SUV / crossover.

​Budget: Under AED 70,000

​Fuel: Petrol only (No EVs)

​Ownership Horizon: 2 years max before I upgrade/change it.

​Preferences: No big 7-seater. I want something safe, reliable, and reasonably cool/sporty for daily commuting in the city.( Not too small a car as I'm tall)

Appreciate any advice from anyone who has gone through the same.:) thanks in advance.

Hi Guys,

I'm deciding between the Jaecoo J7 SHS and the BYD song Plus Dm-i.

Any idea and thoughts?

P.s it's mostly for driving to work and long drives on the weekend.

I got a BYD Shark 6 2 months ago. Did 4,000KM. Loved it so much, I also bought one for my wife, but now she is not using her car. Where do you guys sell your cars? Without these companies charging stupid commisions. Or people low balling. Theyre already getting a good deal as I put it up for 160. Take home price off the showroom is 170K.

Genuinely, theres a good car marketplace missing. One that benefits the buyer and the seller.

Any suggestions / advice would be appreciated.

I recently bought a 2027 jaecoo j5 and so far love it. I was looking to see if they have an app for it. Ive seen other cars have it but not sure about jaecoo. At least I can't find it on the playstore.

Hey guys, just wanted to share my experience so far with my new Geely Preface 2026 GF trim.
It’s been about 3 weeks since I received the car, and I’ve already put around 1,500 km on it. So far, I’ve got to say I’m really impressed with it.
I’ve tried out all the different driving modes, and Eco mode has been pretty good for my daily commute. Driving to and from the office, mostly with a little bit of traffic, I’m getting around 11–12 km/L.
On the highway, the fuel economy gets even better — around 15–16 km/L, depending on how I’m driving.
Overall, I’m really loving the car so far. The build quality, features, comfort, and overall package for the price are honestly hard to complain about. It feels like you’re getting a lot of the car for the money.
Obviously, it’s still early days, and the real test will be how it holds up over the next few years, but so far I’m very happy with the purchase.
100% feels like great value for money. 🙌
Hopefully it continues to treat me well for many years to come!
Would love to hear from other Preface owners— how has your experience been so far, especially long-term reliability and maintenance?

I am following multiple pages where they said they recently received their T2 IDM where nothing is different from 2026 and doesnt have the features of T2 petrol 2027

However today I spoke to a sales guy at Elite and he confirmed that everyone who received recently is 2026 model since they booked beginning of the year and the first batch of 2027 model is not yet arrived to UAE and expected to arrive very soon. He said something logic as well, he said if people receiving 2027 model you should see it at the showroom while till now 2026 is there only.

Another sales person said the same.

Also both said that 2027 idm will have same features as petrol version

Who to believe ? Did the people actually got 2027 model while elite says first batch is not here yet or they got 2026 model
And yes i car about michellen tyres and AC buttons 😬

I booked mine mid July and nothing from elite as of now(expected)

Genuinely blown away by how good this is. Especially for the money!

I’m currently looking for a large, bulky Chinese SUV that is comparable in size/presence to a Nissan Patrol.

So far, I’ve looked at the Jetour G700 and ROX 01. I actually really liked the G700 overall, but I’m not a big fan of its exterior design.

My budget is roughly AED 250,000–300,000, and I’m open to going slightly above if the car is genuinely worth it.

I feel like I might be missing some options. I’ve seen suggestions for the BYD Leopard 8, Tank 700, Denza B8, M-Hero 817, Lynk & Co 900, etc., but I’d like to know what is actually worth considering in this price range.

What would you shortlist if you were in my position?
Also interested in hearing from actual owners about reliability, comfort, UAE after-sales, resale value and overall driving experience.

The main thing for me is size + road presence + premium feel. I don’t want something that feels like a smaller SUV.

Hey is this normal for chinese cars?

At 29K KM odo, battery died.

It was not sitting idle.

My previous cars I drove 40k+, 50k+,

I have never had a battery died on me before I switched to a new one.

Just wanted to know if this is normal.

And also not covered in the service contract, so ouch.

Down to these two. Both new to UAE so there's almost no owner data, which is why I'm asking.

Usage: mostly Sharjah and Dubai, DIFC 1-2 times a week, occasional inter-emirate trips, and a Gulf road trip planned. Desert drives are a bonus. Only car. Selling a Mustang GT.

Denza B5 Deluxe, AED 186,900 - 570hp PHEV, 180mm clearance, rear diff lock, full ADAS, Devialet, fridge. 6yr/150k warranty.

Jetour G700 Comfort, AED 169,000 - 904hp PHEV, 230mm clearance, 900mm wading, tank turn, 800V charging, 100L tank. 8yr/300k warranty, 10yr engine, 3yr service. But no AEB, lane keeping, or adaptive cruise on this trim.

Cheaper, faster, more capable, better warranty, but zero active safety assists. That's the tradeoff I can't resolve.

Also saw T2 owners mention instability and cabin noise above 120. Anyone know if the G700 has the same issue?

Questions:

1. Own either? Real fuel consumption, build quality, niggles?

2. Does missing AEB and adaptive cruise actually bother you on long drives?

3. Al-Futtaim vs Elite Group service and parts?

4. Is 180mm clearance limiting in UAE outside serious dune work?

Looking for ownership experience, not spec comparisons.

I’m currently looking to buy a new car in the UAE with a budget of around AED 100k, and I’ve narrowed it down mainly to:

Deepal S05 REEV
Jaecoo J7 SHS
MG HS Hybrid+

So far I’ve only test drove the Jaecoo and I really enjoyed the drive, although the ambient lights weren’t working and the salesman said that it’s a software issue that would be fixed.

I’m particularly interested in hearing from actual UAE owners, especially people who have owned any of these for a few months or have put decent mileage on them.

The main points I’d really like to know:

How has reliability been so far?
Any software/electrical issues? And were they fixed quickly?
How has your experience with the dealership service been?
Any annoying things you only discovered after buying?
How is the drive on 120-140 km/hr
Any regrets buying it?

Feel free to drop any other suggestions you may have.

I'm not sure if it's covered under the 8 years vehicle warranty, some are saying it's only 3 years? Asking for my father.

Edit: Actually I'd generally like to know if the long warranty was legit or not for you. Please do share your experience!

How does the AC perform during these hot summer days? How does it compare to Toyota?

I'm considering the Petrol conqueror and I often go on road trips (+6 hours) and I'd like to have peace of mind Especially when it comes to AC.

Hey guys, did anyone ever sell their car at a reasonable price? I understand that Chinese cars have lower resell value (not sure why in this day and age) but I don't understand if lower resell value is just an excuse for people to throw any random numbers.

Maybe opinions (of non dealers) could help me correct my perspective and maybe be useful to others who want to understand the resale value in the market. I have an MG RX8 Black Edition 2024 model with 53k and warranty still valid for the next 3 and a half years. Car had no accidents and always serviced at the agency. The black edition was being sold for 125k as brand new at the time.

In your opinion buying a less than 3 years old car, what percentage you'd pay out of the 125k? I'm getting basically 40% and up to 45% of that price. I understand again that cars will devalue by time and again that Chinese cars wouldn't retain it's value (still not sure why) but to get less than half of what you paid in less than 3 years is extremely absurd for me.

Have you guys managed to sell your cars? Do you mind sharing how much it was for and how much you managed to sell it for?