Chery Malaysia will launch more models in the coming years to expand its local line-up. During the 2023 Chery International Owner Summit in Wuhu, China, the company revealed the Omoda 9 as well as Jaecoo 7 and 8 will be coming to our market.
These cars will join the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro, along with the Omoda 5 EV that has already been confirmed for 2024. No word for now on whether all three new models will fully imported (CBU) or locally assembled (CKD) in Malaysia at Sime Darby’s Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah
Chery Omoda 9
The Omoda 9 is also known as the Exeed RX (or Yaoguang) and it is a five-seat C-segment SUV built on the company’s M3X platform. The specifications of the Omoda 9 provided to us are as follows:
- Length: 4,775 mm
- Width: 1,920 mm
- Height: 1,671 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,800 mm
- Engine: 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol
- Engine output: 249 PS (245 hp or 183 kW) and 385 Nm
- Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch: FWD
- Top speed: 200 km/h
Exeed is the premium division of Chery, and the Omoda 9 comes equipped with eight airbags, autonomous emergency braking, a digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a Sony sound system, a large panoramic sunroof and powered driver’s seat.
Chery Jaecoo 7
Moving on, we have Jaecoo, which is also another export brand under Chery’s portfolio. The Jaecoo 7 (also known as the Tansuo 06) is aimed at fans of the rugged SUV look and features a unique pixel-like lighting signature as well as an interior with a 14.8-inch vertical touchscreen. The specifications of the five-seat Jaecoo 7 are as follows:
- Length: 4,500 mm
- Width: 1,865 mm
- Height: 1,680 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,650 mm
- Engine: 1.6 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol
- Engine output: 186 PS (183 hp or 136.5 kW) and 275 Nm
- Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch: FWD
- Top speed: 210 km/h
Chery Jaecoo 8
Last but not least, the Jaecoo 8 is an SUV that is larger than the Omoda 9 and built on Chery’s T1X platform. This model is also referred to as the Tiggo 9 and is positioned above the Tiggo 8 in China, available with either two or three rows of seats.
Exterior design highlights include a large grille and retractable door handles, while the interior has an air of Mercedes-Benz about it. Features include AEB, 10 airbags, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 14-speaker sound system and powered seats. As for the specifications, they are as follows:
- Length: 4,815 mm
- Width: 1,924 mm
- Height: 1,710 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,800 mm
- Engine: 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol
- Engine output: 249 PS (245 hp or 183 kW) and 385 Nm
- Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch: FWD
- Top speed: 200 km/h
As for when we can expect these new models to arrive, Chery Malaysia says the Jaecoo 7 and 8 are expected to launch in Malaysia in 2024, the same year we’ll also welcome the Omoda 5 EV. Meanwhile, the Omoda 9 will be launched in 2025. We don’t have official pricing or local specifications for now, so stay tuned.
Another model under consideration is the Arrizo 8, although the company says it doesn’t have concrete plans yet and if it were to proceed, the D-segment sedan will only come after the models mentioned above. We’ve also included small galleries of other models that Chery exports that we may be missing out on (for now).
Of the four new Chery models – Omoda 5 EV, Jaecoo 7, Jaecoo 8 and Omoda 9 – coming our way, which one appeals to you most? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
GALLERY: Chery Omoda 9
GALLERY: Chery Jaecoo 7
GALLERY: Chery Jaecoo 8
GALLERY: Chery Omoda 5 EV
GALLERY: Chery Arrizo 8
GALLERY: Chery Exeed TXL
GALLERY: Chery Exeed VX
GALLERY: Chery Exlantix ET
GALLERY: Chery Exlantix ES
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Fuel pump got problem onot?
Don’t want go SC every 3days
Engine fire problem > Fuel pump problem
I will make sure this brand won’t survive in Malaysia for long. Mark my words chery :)
This brand still too new. Need those early adopters to test out how durable their products are and whether the SC can cope with spare parts and the growing crowd.
Should improve their rhd convertion
All-wheel drive is available in all of these models, though I’m not sure if Malaysia will get AWD.
Jaecoo 7
Only interested in EV Omoda
Why all these chinese car model have terrible names. They should really spend a little bit more money and hire a PR firm to get some uniformity or brand identity. Otherwise the names looks like some gibberish a 10 year old child come up with.
chinamen really can’t design anything original?
Somehow these chingchong cars still have weird aesthetics that appeal only to chingchong buyers. They like those incoherent strips and patches of chrome here and there, and poor ergonomics in the interior. Strange. Humans all have one head, 2 arms and 2 legs and yet the chingchongs seem to have a different idea of ergonomics and aesthetics vs other humans..
ya chingchong design x90,x50 and x70 has been malaysia most popular for a couple of year now dont see any problem in their design.
Price dictated > everything else
Bawak la jetour t1
Apolah