The Omoda C9 SUV has been previewed at present in Malaysia forward of its market launch that can happen in December this yr, coming to market as a regionally assembled (CKD) mannequin.
Given its D-segment SUV positioning, the Omoda C9 measures 4,775 mm lengthy, 1,920 mm large, 1,671 mm tall with a wheelbase of two,800 mm, and baggage capability is from 660 litres to 1,783 litres. This makes the C9 bigger than the Honda CR-V, and measures nearer to the Chery Tiggo 8 Professional and the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Visually, the Omoda C9 is recognized by its diamond-matrix entrance air consumption grille, together with its ‘Sigma’ daytime working lights (DRL) signature, and its doorways get pop-out handles. Lighting is by LEDs for the adaptive headlamps and LED rear lights, and the tailgate will get an auto-sensing operate.
The Omoda C9 will probably be supplied in Malaysia in 2WD and AWD types. Powertrain for the Omoda C9 is by a 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine producing 261 PS (257 hp) and 400 Nm of torque, driving the entrance, or all 4 wheels via an eight-speed torque converter computerized transmission.
In China, the Omoda C9 is bought because the Exeed RX that will get the identical engine rated for 249 PS and 385 Nm, driving the entrance wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. That is additionally bought in China as a plug-in hybrid with a 1.5 litre turbo petrol inline-four cylinder, and this will get paired with a three-speed devoted hybrid transmission.
Floor clearance for the C9 is 165 mm, enabling a water wading depth of as much as 450 mm. Rolling inventory is a set of 20-inch alloy wheels shod in 245/50R20 Michelin e-Primacy tyres, with suspension by MacPherson struts in entrance and a multi-link setup on the rear. It will get Steady Damping Management (CDC) adaptive suspension all-around too, which is a primary on this value vary. The C9 2WD will get three drive modes whereas the AWD variant will get seven drive modes for added off-road functionality.
Driver help methods supplied within the C9 brings a claimed Stage 2.5 ADAS suite, comprised of blind spot detection, door opening warning, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, lane change help and emergency lane hold help, together with a driver monitoring system. On the passive security entrance, the Omoda C9 will get eight airbags.
Inside, the Omoda C9 will get a push-button door launch system resembling these discovered on Tesla automobiles. Inside tools for the C9 consists of ambient lighting of the energetic rhythmatic selection, with a mixed 24.6-inch HD show panel, and audio is a 14-speaker setup by Sony, together with audio system within the driver’s headrest.
Air-conditioning is a three-zone configuration that options B-pillar vents for the second row, and consists of perfume that employs a proprietary cartridge system that holds as much as three scents which could be chosen through the infotainment touchscreen. In the meantime, the entrance seats get air flow and the console and dashboard are trimmed in soft-touch leather-based.
The multi-function steering wheel will get shift paddles, and the dashboard additionally will get a head-up show. Additional tools consists of an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with reminiscence for six positions, a built-in digital video recorder (DVR) and a 540-degree encompass view digital camera suite. On the rear, the second-row seats get electrically-powered reclining.
Along with the outside colors displayed right here, the Omoda C9 can also be supplied in a matte gray exterior paint end. This would be the first matte paint end supplied on a regionally assembled car in Malaysia. Estimated pricing for the Omoda C9 begins from RM185,000 for the C9 2WD, and RM195,000 for the C9 AWD, and registrations of curiosity for the coupé-SUV have been opened.
Reasonably confusingly, whereas the Omoda 5 is bought through Chery dealerships, the Omoda C9 is positioned additional upmarket and thus is marketed beneath the Jaecoo banner. So, gross sales and servicing of the Omoda C9 will probably be carried out at devoted Jaecoo dealerships in Malaysia.
Omoda C9, matte gray end
Omoda C9 preview presentation slides
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