Verdict
Just RM1,088 separates these two, but they answer very different Malaysian needs. The JAC T9 is a 5,330 mm AWD pickup with 410 Nm from 1,500 rpm, a full-size spare and seven airbags; it suits buyers who need a truck’s format. The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is 950 mm shorter, yet has five doors, a 480-litre boot and 402 km EV range. Its 58.9 kWh battery accepts 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging, making it the more natural daily SUV choice if charging access is sorted.
Pick the JAC T9 if you need an AWD pickup, 410 Nm of diesel torque and a full-size spare.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV if you want a five-door EV with 402 km range, a 480-litre boot and 130 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: JAC T9 RM119,888; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM118,800.
- Powertrain: JAC T9 168 hp/410 Nm 2.0-litre turbodiesel; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 208 hp/288 Nm single motor.
- Driveline: JAC T9 all-wheel drive; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV front-wheel drive.
- Length: JAC T9 5,330 mm; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 4,380 mm.
- Energy storage/range: JAC T9 diesel; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 58.9 kWh battery and 402 km range.
- Safety: JAC T9 has seven airbags and a five-star ANCAP rating; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has six airbags.
T9
- All-wheel drive with 410 Nm available from 1,500 rpm.
- Seven airbags, five-star ANCAP rating and a full-size spare.
- Front foglamps and a 220-volt socket.
- Four doors versus the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV's five.
- No panoramic glass roof or ventilated front seats.
- Five-year vehicle warranty versus seven years.
J5 EV
- 208 hp EV motor, 402 km range and 130 kW DC charging.
- 480-litre boot, split-folding rear seats and powered boot.
- Ventilated front seats, panoramic glass roof and 540-degree HD surround view.
- Front-wheel drive versus the JAC T9's all-wheel drive.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare.
- Six airbags versus seven in the JAC T9.
What the T9 has over the J5 EV
What the J5 EV has over the T9
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The T9's wheelbase is 490 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The T9 is 105 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,888 | RM118,800✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM180 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,225/mo | RM1,215/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,365 | RM3,337✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,302 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.51 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM24,093 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 5.4 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 30 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, DOHC commonrail two-stage turbodiesel | 400V architecture |
| Horsepower | 168 hp at 3,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 410 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 208 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 288 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 58.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 402 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 130 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 175 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,965 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 480 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Open Country H/T Z | GitiControl P10 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side Curtain and Front Centre Airbag) | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Multi-Collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | 19 Level 2+ ADAS: RCTA with Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Evasive Steering Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Door Opening Warning, Active Speed Limiter, Rear Collision Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Six-way Power Driver and Four-way Power Passenger Seats, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | Split-folding (up to 1,284 L cargo) |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof (1.45 m) |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB, 1 220-volt Socket | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Interactive Multi-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 10.4" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six-speaker Sound System | 13.2" 2K Touchscreen + 8" Digital Cluster, 8 Speakers, 50W Ventilated Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry and Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Integrated Cruise Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, 540-degree HD Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Engine (1st Owner Only) | High-voltage battery warranty 10 years/200,000 km |
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.
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T9 vs J5 EV FAQ
Is the JAC T9 or Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is better as a daily-use SUV, with five doors, 402 km range, a 480-litre boot and EV charging. Choose the JAC T9 when an AWD pickup layout, 410 Nm diesel torque and a full-size spare matter more.
What is the price difference?
The JAC T9 costs RM1,088 more than the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV.
How quickly can the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV charge?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV supports up to 11 kW AC charging and 130 kW DC charging. It uses a 58.9 kWh battery and has a quoted 402 km EV range.
How long does charging take?
The J5 EV's 58.9 kWh battery takes about 5.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 130 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The J5 EV is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the T9 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The J5 EV carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the T9. T9: 8-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Engine (1st Owner Only). J5 EV: High-voltage battery warranty 10 years/200,000 km.