Cityray I vs J7 I: which is better?
Geely Galaxy Cityray I (2024–present) vs Jaecoo J7 I (2023–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Jaecoo J7 ISpecifications
| Geely Galaxy Cityray I | Jaecoo J7 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2024–present | 2023–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo | 1.6 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 181 hp | 186 hp |
| Torque, up to | 290 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Gearbox | dual-clutch (DCT) | dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | — | 4 500 mm |
| Width | — | 1 865 mm |
| Height | — | 1 680 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2 672 mm |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 13 675 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Geely Galaxy Cityray I
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Dual-clutch gearbox: check smoothness in stop-and-go traffic
- Front-wheel drive only
Jaecoo J7 I
Pros
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20) engine: some complaints of fuel dilution of oil in the cold and carbon buildup in city driving
- 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
Engine (Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20)): data limited; some complaints about fuel dilution of oil in cold weather and carbon buildup in city driving.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Which one to choose
- Cityray I — if you care more about: torque, kz tax 2026.
- J7 I — if you care more about: power.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Cityray I or J7 I?
Cityray I: up to 181 hp, J7 I: up to 186 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Cityray I — about 8 650 ₸, J7 I — about 13 675 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.