Verdict
At RM108,000, the Omoda Jaecoo J5 costs RM6,020 more, but it is the easier everyday Malaysian car: five seats, a 480-litre boot, CVT and a long list of active safety aids. Its 145 hp and 210 Nm suit urban use, though front-wheel drive and a space-saver spare limit its rough-road case. The Mitsubishi Triton answers a different brief. Its 179 hp, 430 Nm diesel, manual gearbox and all-wheel drive suit work and tougher surfaces, but the two-door, two-seat cabin is a major compromise. The J5 also has RM120 annual road tax against the Triton’s RM794.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 if you need five seats, a 480-litre boot, automatic driving and modern safety equipment for daily use.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if you need 430 Nm of diesel torque, all-wheel drive and a full-size spare more than passenger capacity and convenience features.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J5 RM108,000; Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980.
- Power and torque: Omoda Jaecoo J5 145 hp and 210 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Drivetrain and transmission: Omoda Jaecoo J5 front-wheel drive CVT; Mitsubishi Triton all-wheel drive six-speed manual.
- Body and seating: Omoda Jaecoo J5 five doors and five seats; Mitsubishi Triton two doors and two seats.
- Length: Omoda Jaecoo J5 4,380 mm; Mitsubishi Triton 5,320 mm.
- Annual road tax: Omoda Jaecoo J5 RM120; Mitsubishi Triton RM794.
J5
- Five seats and a 480-litre boot
- 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist
- Seven-year/150,000-km warranty
- 210 Nm trails the Triton’s 430 Nm
- Front-wheel drive versus the Triton’s all-wheel drive
- Space-saver spare versus a full-size spare
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm turbodiesel
- All-wheel drive with Easy Select 4WD
- Full-size spare tyre
- Two seats and two doors versus the J5’s five-seat, five-door layout
- Six-speed manual instead of the J5’s CVT automatic
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information system or reverse camera
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM108,000 | RM101,980✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | — | 6MT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang Aggressor ZS03+ M+S | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Easy Select 4WD |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 13.2-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Karaoke Functionality | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM794 |
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.
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J5 vs Triton FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J5 or Mitsubishi Triton better?
The J5 is better for daily passenger use, with five seats, a 480-litre boot, CVT and substantially more safety and parking assistance. Choose the Triton only when its 430 Nm diesel torque, all-wheel drive and pickup format are central to the job.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 is RM6,020 dearer than the Mitsubishi Triton. That gap brings a five-seat SUV cabin, CVT, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and a seven-year/150,000-km warranty.
Which one costs less in annual road tax?
The J5 costs RM120 a year in road tax, while the Triton costs RM794. The RM674 annual difference is significant for buyers who do not need the Triton’s 2.442-litre diesel and all-wheel-drive hardware.