IN what seems to be a blitzkrieg of Chinese automotive brands over the past few months, another one is set to arrive in the Philippines in the form of Jaecoo — a sister brand of Omoda — which is also part of Chery International. Jaecoo focuses on more traditional SUVs as opposed to Omoda whose vehicles blend multiple attributes from different segments. Their first model is the Jaecoo 7 and once it arrives in the Philippines, it will share showroom space with the Omoda 5.

From an aesthetics standpoint, it manages to hit all the right notes when it comes to designing a good-looking SUV. The boxy proportions jive well with the rugged image that the brand aims to project, and in its face is a wide grille with vertical slats. Flanking it are slim LED daytime running lights with the main LED headlights being a separate unit altogether. Flushed door handles that pop out are the order of the day here, and they give this SUV's side profile a clean aesthetic. Lastly, the rear end features a slim LED full-width taillight design and an option for a black contrasting roof.