Following the preview of the Omoda C9 SUV in September, it’s now finally the official launch for the D-segment SUV under the Jaecoo brand, and that is priced at RM168,800 for the 2WD, and RM188,800 for the AWD; prices rare on-the-road without insurance.
The early bird promotion for the C9 features a 10-year, one-million km warranty on engine and suspension components, along with the usual seven-year, 150,000 km vehicle warranty, and this promotion is applicable to bookings made for the C9 until December 8.
To recap its brand positioning – in Malaysia, Jaecoo is positioned as a premium SUV brand, and the Omoda C9 is essentially the most premium product from the Chery group to date in Malaysia, so that is being sold by Jaecoo Malaysia.
Measuring 4,775 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1,671 mm tall with a wheelbase of two,800 mm, the C9 SUV has luggage capability from 660 litres with its rear seats in place, expanding to 1,783 litres with the seats folded. Its size places it within the ballpark of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro and the Mercedes-Benz GLC, in addition to the Toyota Harrier that’s possibly its closest competitor.
Two drivetrain variants for the C9 are on offer – 2WD and AWD, each featuring the two.0 litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine that outputs 261 PS and 400 Nm of torque. Drive is distributed to the wheels through an eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
Key visual identifiers for the C9 include the diamond-matrix front air intake grille, together with its ‘Sigma’ daytime running lights (DRL) signature. Headlamps are adaptive LED units, accompanied by LED taillights, with an auto-sensing function for the tailgate.
Underneath, the C9 chassis gets MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link setup on the rear, supplemented by the Continuous Damping Control (CDC) adaptive suspension on the AWD which is a stand-out feature for the SUV segment on this price bracket. Wheels are 20-inch multi-spoke alloys shod in 245/50R20 tyres, with an identical full-size spare; the 2WD gets brake calipers in silver, while the AWD get calipers in red.
Driveline controls for the C9 2WD variant include three drive modes, while those of the C9 AWD get an extra 4 modes with an off-road focus.
Equipment on the AWD is comprised of features corresponding to a Tesla-style front and rear push-button electric door release system, rhythmic ambient lighting, a combined 24.6-inch screen and a 14-speaker Sony audio system that has speakers in the motive force’s headrest (eight speakers on the 2WD).
Air-conditioning is a three-zone setup, adding a three-cartridge fragrance system on the AWD, where the alternative of scent could be chosen from the infotainment touchscreen.
Also included are ventilated front seats, a leather-trimmed dashboard, shift paddles, head-up display, eight-way powered driver’s seat with memory for six positions, dashcam and a 540-degree surround view camera, an electrical steering column and double-glazed front windows. The rear occupants get seats with an influence recline function, and B-pillar air-conditioning vents.
Lively assistance systems include a Level 2.5 ADAS suite, comprised of blind spot detection, door opening warning, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, lane change assist and emergency lane keep assist, together with a driver monitoring system. On the passive safety front, the C9 gets eight airbags.
The Omoda C9 is roofed by a seven-year, 150,000 km warranty. Exterior colors are Carbon Crystal Black, Khaki White and a matte grey paint finish, the latter the primary for a locally assembled vehicle in Malaysia (the C9 is assembled at Chery’s Shah Alam plant). Customer vehicle deliveries will begin in January 2025, says Jaecoo Malaysia.
GALLERY: Omoda C9 2WD
GALLERY: Omoda C9 AWD
GALLERY: Omoda C9 preview
Omoda C9, matte grey finish
Omoda C9 preview presentation slides
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