Verdict
At RM119,740, the iCaur 03 costs just RM390 more than the RM119,350 Jetour VT9, but they answer different needs. The iCaur brings a 65.69-kWh battery, 426-km range and 450-litre boot, plus six airbags and active safety assistance. Its five-seat cabin is the limit. The VT9 is a longer D-segment SUV with seven seats, a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and 57-litre tank, although its quoted boot space is only 89 litres. Choose the iCaur if home or workplace charging suits your routine; pick the VT9 for extra passenger capacity.
Pick the iCaur 03 if you can charge regularly and want 426 km of EV range, a 450-litre boot and six airbags with autonomous braking.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if seven seats and a 57-litre petrol tank matter more than EV charging and a large boot.
Key differences
- Price: iCaur 03 RM119,740; Jetour VT9 RM119,350.
- Powertrain: iCaur 03 has one 181-hp, 220-Nm electric motor; Jetour VT9 has a 1.5-litre 154-hp, 230-Nm turbo petrol engine.
- Passenger capacity: iCaur 03 has 5 seats; Jetour VT9 has 7 seats.
- Boot space: iCaur 03 has 450 litres; Jetour VT9 has 89 litres.
- Safety: iCaur 03 has 6 airbags and autonomous braking; Jetour VT9 has 4 airbags and no autonomous braking.
- Length: iCaur 03 is 4,406 mm; Jetour VT9 is 4,724 mm.
03
- 65.69-kWh battery with 426 km of claimed range
- Six airbags, blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assistance
- Powered and ventilated front seats, rear-seat ventilation and a 15.6-inch screen with 12 speakers
- Five seats versus the Jetour VT9's seven
- No listed spare tyre, while the Jetour VT9 gets a space saver
- Heavier at 1,775 kg versus 1,551 kg
VT9
- Seven-seat layout in a 4,724-mm-long D-segment SUV
- RM390 lower purchase price and a 57-litre petrol tank
- 19-inch wheels, powered boot and a space-saver spare tyre
- 89-litre boot versus the iCaur 03's 450 litres
- Four airbags versus six, with no listed blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assistance
- Single-zone air-con and a 10.25-inch screen with wired phone integration, against the iCaur 03's dual-zone system and 15.6-inch wireless setup
What the 03 has over the VT9
What the VT9 has over the 03
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the 03: 450 litres against 89.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,740 | RM119,350✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM140 | RM120✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,220/mo | RM1,220/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,361✓ | RM3,383 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,370 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.85 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM24,356 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 10.0 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 55 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 154 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 77 mm × 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 181 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 220 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 65.69 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 426 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.2 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed DCT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,406 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,715 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,775 kg | 1,551 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 57 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres✓ | 89 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Sailun Terramax SV301 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Ventilation | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | Power battery 10-yr/200,000 km; drive unit and HV components 10-yr/200,000 km; one-to-one battery replacement below 60% health | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
Used 03 & VT9 for sale
Our reviews & guides
03 vs VT9 FAQ
Is the iCaur 03 or Jetour VT9 better?
The iCaur 03 is better for EV range, boot space and safety equipment: 426 km, 450 litres and six airbags. The Jetour VT9 is better if you need seven seats and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The iCaur 03 costs RM119,740 and the Jetour VT9 costs RM119,350, so the iCaur is RM390 more expensive.
Which one is better for a large family?
The Jetour VT9 is the clear choice for carrying more people because it has seven seats against the iCaur 03's five. However, its quoted 89-litre boot is far smaller than the iCaur's 450 litres.
How long does charging take?
The 03's 65.7 kWh battery takes about 10.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 55 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 80 kW peak.