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The Jaecoo J5 has gained recognition for its visual similarities to Range Rover design, with an Indonesian company even developing an aftermarket body kit to further lean into it.
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Chinese car brand Jaecoo has called comparisons between the styling of its J5 and J7 SUVs, and luxury off-roaders from Range Rover "flattering".
The Range Rover Sport-esque design cues on the Jaecoo J5 have been seen so widely that an Indonesian company has developed a body kit to further lean into the British inspiration.
"The other brand you mentioned [Range Rover] is known for prestige and great design, so to be compared to that is very flattering," Omoda Jaecoo Australia chief commercial officer Roy Munoz told Drive.
"Obviously, design is subjective; it is flattering to be compared to a premium brand."
The J5's body kit from Wild Design has gone on sale in South-East Asia, adding a full lip kit, new lower front bumper, and Range Rover-esque elements such as the side vents and lower grille.
Side skirts, lower door mouldings, wheel-arch flares, and a rear diffuser appear to also be included in the kit, which has been quoted at around 19,950,000 Indonesian rupiah ($AUD1680) plus postage.
Despite what the extensive parts catalogue might suggest, the J5 has only been on sale internationally since mid-2025, and in Australian showrooms as an electric vehicle since January 2026.
A petrol-powered version is due in local showrooms in early June, powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine found in the related Chery Tiggo 4.
It is priced from $25,990 drive away for the Track grade, rising to $29,990 drive-away for the Summit.
Similarly, the electric version starts from $36,990 drive-away in Summit form, and utilises a 58.9kWh battery for a 402km WLTP driving range rating, making it one of the most affordable electric SUVs on sale.
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Zane Dobie comes from a background of motorcycle journalism, working for notable titles such as Australian Motorcycle News Magazine, Just Bikes and BikeReview. Despite his fresh age, Zane brings a lifetime of racing and hands-on experience. His passion now resides on four wheels as an avid car collector, restorer, drift car pilot and weekend go-kart racer.
