Omoda Jaecoo J8 vs Toyota Innova Zenix
Verdict
At RM178,800 versus RM165,000, the Omoda Jaecoo J8 asks RM13,800 more and gives you the stronger 2.0 turbo petrol: 246 hp and 385 Nm against the Toyota Innova Zenix’s 174 hp and 205 Nm. It is the techier five-seat SUV, with 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, HUD, navigation and auto parking. The Toyota is the family-hauler: eight seats, a 2,850 mm wheelbase, 239-litre boot and 297 kg less weight. Pick power and kit, or seats and usability.
J8
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want the stronger, better-equipped five-seat SUV and can justify paying RM13,800 more.
Innova Zenix
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if you need eight seats, a lighter MPV body and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000
- Output: Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp/385 Nm; Toyota Innova Zenix 174 hp/205 Nm
- Seating: Omoda Jaecoo J8 5 seats; Toyota Innova Zenix 8 seats
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J8 200 litres; Toyota Innova Zenix 239 litres
- Size: Omoda Jaecoo J8 4,820/1,930/1,699 mm; Toyota Innova Zenix 4,760/1,850/1,795 mm
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo J8 7 years/150,000 km; Toyota Innova Zenix 5 years/unlimited mileage
J8
- Much stronger engine with 246 hp and 385 Nm
- Richer cabin kit: 12.3-inch screen, 12-speaker Sony audio, HUD and navigation
- Adds panoramic sunroof, auto parking and 6 front plus 6 rear parking sensors
- Costs RM13,800 more
- Only 5 seats versus the Toyota’s 8
- Smaller 200-litre boot and heavier 1,892 kg kerb weight
Innova Zenix
- Seats 8 with three-point belts for all seats
- Lower price and lighter 1,595 kg kerb weight
- Longer 2,850 mm wheelbase and larger 239-litre boot
- Far lower output at 174 hp and 205 Nm
- No panoramic sunroof, HUD, navigation or auto parking
- Single-zone front air-con and manual front passenger seat versus the Omoda’s dual-zone front air-con and powered front passenger seat
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 178,800 | RM 165,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | 246 hp✓ | 174 hp |
| Torque | 385 Nm✓ | 205 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,820 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,892 kg | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 239 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 8 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available For Second Row Seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding and Reclining | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-Speaker Sony Sound System | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 435✓ |
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.
J8 vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is better for performance and equipment. The Toyota Innova Zenix is better for carrying people, with eight seats instead of five and a lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM178,800, while the Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM165,000. That makes the Omoda RM13,800 dearer.
Which one is more practical for a family?
The Toyota Innova Zenix is more practical if you need seats. It has eight seats, 8 three-point seat belts and a 239-litre boot, compared with the Omoda’s five seats and 200 litres.