We’re on the public preview occasion of the Omoda C9, by Jaecoo Malaysia. The place’s Chery within the image? Right here’s a proof earlier than we proceed – each Omoda and Jaecoo are manufacturers underneath Chery, and the extra fashionable/upmarket duo are supposed to be bought underneath one roof, away from the extra conventional namesake Chery model.
Malaysia is an exception, although. Chery began its journey in our market with the Omoda 5 earlier than Jaecoo was established right here. Jaecoo is positioned as a premium SUV model, and the Omoda C9 is essentially the most premium product from the Chery group up to now in Malaysia, so it’s being bought by Jaecoo Malaysia.
The occasion setup at 1 Utama has ‘C9 from Jaecoo’ branding, with out ‘Omoda’ though there’s no change on the automotive, which continues to be an Omoda C9 with matching logos. In keeping with Jaecoo Malaysia vp Emily Lek, the branding resolution is to simplify the shopper journey and cut back confusion, emphasising that the C9 is bought by Jaecoo Malaysia and its dealerships. This extra upmarket picture and method is on show at 1 Utama’s new wing from right this moment until Sunday.
What’s the Omoda C9, you ask. Jaecoo is asking it a ‘premium off-road SUV coupe’ and it’s fairly a giant automotive. At 4,775 mm lengthy and 1,920 mm broad, the C9’s 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.
Just like the Omoda E5 EV, the C9 has the Omoda script on its nostril, which sits above a diamond-matrix entrance air consumption grille. Different highlights embody ‘Sigma’ daytime operating lights that run vertically on the perimeters of the C9’s face, flush door handles. There are adaptive LED headlamps in entrance and a full-width LED strip on the again, on the auto-sensing tailgate. What do you consider the C9’s design?
Underneath 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 (FWD), or all 4 wheels within the AWD model, by way of an eight-speed torque converter computerized transmission. In China, this automotive is 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 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 additional off-road-flavoured modes.
There’s a prolonged checklist of apparatus 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.
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 clever, the C9 will get eight airbags and a ‘Stage 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.
Apart from black and white, the Omoda C9 may even be supplied with a stealthy matte gray paint choice (RM3,000 additional), which is a primary for a locally-assembled automobile – sure, the C9 is CKD assembled at Chery’s Shah Alam plant. Order books are open and estimated pricing is from RM185,000 for the C9 2WD and RM195,000 for the C9 AWD. The launch might be in December and deliveries will begin in early 2025.
What do you consider the Omoda C9’s design and value/package deal? Take a look at the automotive and take it for a spin on the public preview, which is occurring at 1 Utama’s new wing until Sunday.
GALLERY: Omoda C9 in Malaysia
GALLERY: Omoda C9 in matte gray
Omoda C9 preview presentation slides
GALLERY: Exeed RX in China
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