Jaecoo J8 RHD previewed in Malaysia – 6-seater flagship SUV, 249 PS 2.0T, Q4 launch, RM200k est

Jaecoo J8 RHD previewed in Malaysia – 6-seater flagship SUV, 249 PS 2.0T, Q4 launch, RM200k est

Jaecoo didn’t just have the CKD locally-assembled J7 on show today – Chery’s premium off-roader brand also displayed a right-hand-drive prototype of the larger J8 at the new Chery Corporate Malaysia factory in Shah Alam. While the flagship SUV has been previewed here before, this is our first glimpse at a right-hooker.

Sold in China as the Chery Tiggo 9, the J8 is huge – measuring 4,820 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and 1,699 mm tall, it’s nearly 100 mm longer and 70 mm wider than the already sizeable Tiggo 8 Pro, while its 2,820 mm wheelbase is 110 mm longer. Its size puts it in the ballpark of the Kia Sorento, a car Jaecoo is gunning for with its circa-RM200,000 estimated pricing.

Jaecoo J8 RHD previewed in Malaysia – 6-seater flagship SUV, 249 PS 2.0T, Q4 launch, RM200k est

The car you see here is of a considerably higher spec than the one shown in January, being a six-seater model (the other car was a five-seater) with power-adjustable second-row captain’s chairs and a retractable ottoman for the front passenger. It is in a more sober colour scheme however – white exterior with a body-coloured roof and a black interior.

As before, don’t expect this particular unit to be representative of the finalised versions – this is a pre-production prototype after all, so the out-of-spec panel gaps and raw plastic finishes such as the glossy lower dashboard will almost certainly be eradicated by the time the J8 reaches customers’ hands.

Jaecoo J8 RHD previewed in Malaysia – 6-seater flagship SUV, 249 PS 2.0T, Q4 launch, RM200k est

Still, the car does look mighty impressive as is, what with its sleek Americana design (there are shades of Lincoln Aviator in the streamlined surfacing, front fender appliqués, blacked-out D-pillars and wraparound full-width taillights) and Mercedes-style interior.

It also looks like you’ll be getting a lot of kit, including full-LED lighting, massive 20-inch alloy wheels, flush pop-out door handles, twin 12.3-inch displays on a widescreen display panel, four-zone climate control, heated and ventilated seats for the first and second rows, a panoramic glass sunroof, cooled armrest storage, paddle shifters, a 360-degree camera system and a 14-speaker Sony sound system.

Power comes from the Tiggo 8 Pro’s 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, here churning out 249 PS and 385 Nm (slightly less power and torque). It’s paired with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission and a choice of either front- or all-wheel drive.

Last we checked, the J8 was due to go on sale in the fourth quarter of the year, but the delay in getting the J7 out the door (that car was supposed to debut in the second quarter, but is only set to be launched next month) may have had a knock-on effect on this car’s launch timeline. A plug-in hybrid model is also on the cards with a ridiculous 605 hp and 915 Nm, along with up to 175 km of NEDC-rated electric range.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • ALVARO MORATA on Jun 18, 2024 at 6:02 pm

    Very nice car, better than CRV / CX8

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    • all at the sempit and bouncy type of 3rd rows car.
      but malaysia cr-v low spec no 3 rows version like oversea

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    • Yani Lingga from Riau on Jun 19, 2024 at 12:39 pm

      Nice. Large size SUV just like Toyota Sequoia

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      • Outalingam Crap on Aug 09, 2024 at 10:57 pm

        I beg to differ – Toyota Sequoia & Forerunner are way bigger than how you perceive the J8 to be, because their body length exceeds 5.2m and wheelbase exceeds 3m and no less

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  • Nice

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  • Cool

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  • ROTI CANAI on Jun 18, 2024 at 10:05 pm

    dead on arrival, 200k for this

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    • ClownsEverywhere on Jun 19, 2024 at 3:51 pm

      D segment SUV, if you don’t have budget, go Ativa

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      • ROTI CANAI on Jun 19, 2024 at 6:09 pm

        tankiu, ativa at least the wheels wont cabut halfway

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        • ClownsEverywhere on Jun 20, 2024 at 4:51 pm

          If you think one car axle patah, all cars from this brand will patah… Roti Canai punya mindset

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          • ROTI CANAI on Jun 21, 2024 at 9:51 am

            all cars from this brand . you just confirmed this yourself.

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    • oku brain on Jun 21, 2024 at 11:54 am

      200k china car =not ok
      500k vellfire/alphard =ok

      or you prefer to pay 600k for audi q7?

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    • Hagui on Feb 10, 2025 at 9:18 am

      Sure final.price will be below 190K if you aware on chery pricing before. Maybe RM180K

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  • Werpes on Jun 18, 2024 at 10:15 pm

    Can’t wait to get this J8

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  • Minion Director & DCEO lorr...!!! on Jun 19, 2024 at 9:13 am

    DCEO PROTON should look and learn at this Chery/Jaecoo

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    • He will not learn always launch backdated model..see x70 or x 90…at china already hv new .this proton think Malaysian stupid backdated 5 years or 6 years car launch here .

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  • hazri on Jun 19, 2024 at 3:38 pm

    just remove jaecoo logo at the back and paste the audi ring logo. automatically it becomes an audi q8.

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  • Seven on Jun 19, 2024 at 7:57 pm

    Thumbs uo

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  • Seven on Jun 19, 2024 at 7:57 pm

    Thumbs up

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  • TempeKeras on Jun 27, 2024 at 11:47 am

    Donat besar

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  • RMB 15x,xxx in China selling RM 200,000 here. Wah.

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  • Gerd Lelle on Jul 06, 2024 at 10:46 pm

    I stay in Hua Hin Thailand and Im very interested in Jaecoo J8. please send me your contact in Thailand

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  • Teoh wee lee on Feb 09, 2025 at 9:39 pm

    Jaecoo j8 when will in malaysia

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