Following the preview of the Omoda C9 SUV in September, it’s now lastly the official launch for the D-segment SUV underneath the Jaecoo model, and that is priced at RM168,800 for the 2WD, and RM188,800 for the AWD; costs uncommon on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
The early fowl promotion for the C9 features a 10-year, one-million km guarantee on engine and suspension elements, along with the usual seven-year, 150,000 km automobile guarantee, and this promotion is relevant to bookings made for the C9 till December 8.
To recap its model positioning – in Malaysia, Jaecoo is positioned as a premium SUV model, and the Omoda C9 is probably the most premium product from the Chery group to this point in Malaysia, so that is being bought by Jaecoo Malaysia.
Measuring 4,775 mm lengthy, 1,920 mm vast, 1,671 mm tall with a wheelbase of two,800 mm, the C9 SUV has baggage capability from 660 litres with its rear seats in place, increasing to 1,783 litres with the seats folded. Its dimension locations it within the ballpark of the Chery Tiggo 8 Professional and the Mercedes-Benz GLC, in addition to the Toyota Harrier that’s presumably its closest competitor.
Two drivetrain variants for the C9 are on provide – 2WD and AWD, each that includes the two.0 litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine that outputs 261 PS and 400 Nm of torque. Drive is distributed to the wheels by means of an eight-speed torque converter computerized transmission.
Key visible identifiers for the C9 embody the diamond-matrix entrance air consumption grille, together with its ‘Sigma’ daytime working lights (DRL) signature, and its pop-out door handles. Headlamps are adaptive LED models, accompanied by LED taillights, with an auto-sensing perform for the tailgate.
Beneath, the C9 chassis will get MacPherson struts in entrance and a multi-link setup on the rear, supplemented by the Steady Damping Management (CDC) adaptive suspension which is a stand-out characteristic for the SUV section on this worth bracket. Wheels are 20-inch multi-spoke alloys shod in 245/50R20 tyres, with an identical full-size spare.
Driveline controls for the C9 2WD variant embody three drive modes, whereas these of the C9 AWD get an extra 4 modes with an off-road focus.
Tools-wise, the listing is comprised of options resembling 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. Air-conditioning is a three-zone setup, that includes a three-cartridge perfume meting out system; the selection of scent will be chosen from the infotainment touchscreen.
Additionally included are 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, an electrical steering column and double-glazed entrance home windows. The rear occupants get seats with an influence recline perform, and B-pillar air-conditioning vents.
Lively help programs embody a Degree 2.5 ADAS suite, comprised of 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. On the passive security entrance, the C9 will get eight airbags.
The Omoda C9 is roofed by a seven-year, 150,000 km guarantee. Exterior colors embody a matte gray paint end, the primary for a domestically assembled automobile in Malaysia (the C9 is assembled at Chery’s Shah Alam plant). Buyer automobile deliveries will start in January 2025, says Jaecoo Malaysia.
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Omoda C9, matte gray end
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