Jaecoo Malaysia, which is gearing up for its second mannequin launch in our market, has revealed the total timeline for the Omoda C9 rollout. The ‘off-road SUV coupe’ shall be formally launched in December (sure, that’s subsequent month, time flies!).
Deliveries of the Omoda C9 – which is CKD regionally assembled at Chery’s Shah Alam plant – will begin in January 2025 for the AWD mannequin. Those that are going for the 2WD should wait a bit longer, as deliveries of the front-wheel-drive variant is scheduled for Could/June 2025. The C9 is open for reserving at an estimated value of RM185,000 for the 2WD and RM195,000 for the AWD.
Should you have been among the many crowd at 1 Utama final week for the C9’s public preview (5,000 guests, Jaecoo Malaysia says), you’d know that the C9 is a giant automotive. At 4,775 mm lengthy and 1,920 mm vast, its footprint is 53 mm longer and 60 mm wider than the Chery Tiggo 8 Professional, which is a D-segment seven-seater SUV.
Additionally, this large five-seater’s 2,800 mm wheelbase is sort of 100 mm (90 mm) longer than the Tiggo 8’s. Longer and wider, however decrease (-34 mm), giving it muscular proportions. Boot area is a beneficiant 660 litres, expandable to 1,783 litres with the rear seats folded.
Underneath that vast hood lies a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine producing 261 PS and 400 Nm of torque. Drive goes to the entrance (2WD), or all 4 wheels within the AWD model, by way of an eight-speed torque converter computerized transmission. In China, this automotive is named the Exeed RX and the identical engine has 249 PS/385 Nm and is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox driving the entrance wheels. The Exeed additionally has a 1.5T plug-in hybrid variant, by the best way.
Whereas the C9’s entrance MacPherson struts and actual multi-links are widespread, the Steady Damping Management (CDC) adaptive suspension isn’t for an SUV under RM200k. At every nook are 20-inch multi-spoke alloys wrapped with 245/50 Michelin e-Primacy tyres (matching spare wheel and tyre). The C9 2WD will get the standard three drive modes whereas the AWD comes with 4 further off-road-flavoured modes.
There’s a prolonged checklist of kit on this upmarket mannequin. You’ll get issues like a Tesla-style push-button door launch system, rhythmic ambient lighting, a mixed 24.6-inch display screen and a 14-speaker Sony audio system that has audio system within the driver’s headrest. The air conditioning is a three-zone system with a three-cartridge perfume system. Select the scent you need from the massive touchscreen. Rear occupants get B-pillar vents along with the central vents.
Additionally on are air ventilated entrance seats, a leather-trimmed dashboard, shift paddles, head-up show, eight-way powered driver’s seat with reminiscence for six positions, dashcam and a 540-degree encompass view digital camera. The rear seats have an influence recline operate. There’s additionally an electrical steering column and double-glazed entrance home windows.
Security smart, the C9 will get eight airbags and a ‘Degree 2.5’ ADAS suite with 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, amongst different issues. The C9 may very nicely be the best-equipped sub-RM200k automotive in Malaysia.
In addition to black and white, the Omoda C9 may also be provided with a stealthy matte gray paint possibility (RM3,000 further), which is a primary for a CKD automotive.
“We’re very blissful to obtain such constructive curiosity for the C9 from the general public. Our product technique is at all times supported by market analysis which empowers us to ship the best choices that meet buyer wants. We imagine the C9 matches seamlessly into the Jaecoo premium model DNA with its off-road capabilities that are perfect for city and outside adventures,” mentioned Jaecoo Malaysia vp Emily Lek.
Should you missed the C9’s public debut at 1 Utama, you may try the Chery group’s most premium product to date in Malaysia at Desa Parkcity’s Plaza Arkadia carpark this weekend, October 9-10. Should you’re questioning why is an Omoda bought by Jaecoo, and why is the Omoda identify on the automotive, however not displayed on the occasion (C9 by Jaecoo), we clarify the household dynamics right here.
GALLERY: Omoda C9 public preview, 1 Utama
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