Jaecoo Malaysia, which is gearing up for its second mannequin launch in our market, has revealed the complete timeline for the Omoda C9 rollout. The ‘off-road SUV coupe’ can be formally launched in December (sure, that’s subsequent month, time flies!).
Deliveries of the Omoda C9 – which is CKD domestically assembled at Chery’s Shah Alam plant – will begin in January 2025 for the AWD mannequin. Those that are going for the 2WD must wait a bit of longer, as deliveries of the front-wheel-drive variant is scheduled for Might/June 2025. The C9 is open for reserving at an estimated worth of RM185,000 for the 2WD and RM195,000 for the AWD.
Should you had 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 an enormous automobile. At 4,775 mm lengthy and 1,920 mm broad, 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 almost 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.
Below that broad 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 automobile known as 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 way in which.
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 beneath 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 same old three drive modes whereas the AWD comes with 4 additional 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 and a 14-speaker Sony audio system that has audio system within the driver’s headrest. The aircon 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 digicam. The rear seats have an influence recline operate. There’s additionally an electrical steering column and double-glazed entrance home windows.
Security sensible, 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 preserve help, together with a driver monitoring system, amongst different issues. The C9 may very effectively be the best-equipped sub-RM200k automobile in Malaysia.
Moreover black and white, the Omoda C9 may also be supplied with a stealthy matte gray paint possibility (RM3,000 additional), which is a primary for a CKD automobile.
“We’re very pleased to obtain such optimistic curiosity for the C9 from the general public. Our product technique is all the time supported by market analysis which empowers us to ship the precise choices that meet buyer wants. We consider the C9 suits seamlessly into the Jaecoo premium model DNA with its off-road capabilities that are perfect for city and out of doors adventures,” stated Jaecoo Malaysia vice chairman Emily Lek.
Should you missed the C9’s public debut at 1 Utama, you possibly can take a look at the Chery group’s most premium product up to now in Malaysia at Desa Parkcity’s Plaza Arkadia carpark this weekend, October 9-10. Should you’re questioning why is an Omoda offered by Jaecoo, and why is the Omoda identify on the automobile, 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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