Omoda Jaecoo J7 vs Nissan X-Trail
Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 asks RM4,912 more, but it gives Malaysian buyers the stronger drivetrain: 194 hp and 290 Nm against the Nissan X-Trail’s 142 hp and 200 Nm, plus a lower RM120 annual road tax. The Nissan fights back with family practicality, taking seven seats, a 550-litre boot and a larger 60-litre tank. Both are CKD C-segment petrol SUVs with front-wheel drive, so the choice is not exotic: take pace and safety kit in the Omoda, or seats and luggage space in the Nissan.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J7 if you want the stronger petrol SUV, with 194 hp, 290 Nm, seven airbags and auto emergency braking.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail if you need seven seats, a 550-litre boot and the bigger 60-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J7 RM138,800; Nissan X-Trail RM133,888
- Seats: Omoda Jaecoo J7 5; Nissan X-Trail 7
- Output: Omoda Jaecoo J7 194 hp/290 Nm; Nissan X-Trail 142 hp/200 Nm
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J7 412 L; Nissan X-Trail 550 L
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo J7 7 years; Nissan X-Trail 5 years
- Road tax: Omoda Jaecoo J7 RM120/year; Nissan X-Trail RM439/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 138,800 | RM 133,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Power | 194 hp✓ | 142 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm✓ | 200 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,672 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 412 L | 550 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 439 |
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.
J7
- Much stronger 194 hp and 290 Nm output
- Seven airbags plus auto emergency braking
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Only five seats
- Smaller 412-litre boot
- Smaller 51-litre fuel tank
X-Trail
- Seven-seat cabin
- Larger 550-litre boot
- Claimed 7.5 L/100 km fuel economy
- Lower 142 hp and 200 Nm output
- Only four airbags
- Higher RM439 annual road tax
J7 vs X-Trail FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J7 or Nissan X-Trail better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 is better for performance and safety kit, with 194 hp, 290 Nm, seven airbags and AEB. The Nissan X-Trail is better for family space, with seven seats and a 550-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 costs RM4,912 more than the Nissan X-Trail. That extra spend buys a stronger engine, more airbags, auto emergency braking and a longer seven-year warranty.
Which SUV is more practical for a family?
The Nissan X-Trail is the more practical family SUV here. It has seven seats versus five, a 550-litre boot versus 412 litres and a 60-litre fuel tank versus 51 litres.