Verdict
The RM13,800 dearer Omoda Jaecoo J8 buys far stronger outputs: 246 hp and 385 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo versus the Toyota Innova Zenix’s 174 hp and 205 Nm 2.0-litre, plus a stated 0-100 km/h time of nine seconds. It also brings 20-inch wheels, a 12-speaker Sony system, head-up display and auto parking. But the Toyota is the more rational people carrier: eight seats, a 2,850-mm wheelbase and 239 litres of boot space against five seats, 2,820 mm and 200 litres. Choose by passenger count first; the two are close on safety basics and both are front-wheel drive petrol automatics.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want 246 hp, 385 Nm, a 360-degree monitor with auto parking and a seven-year/150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if carrying up to eight people matters more than the J8’s stronger turbo performance and richer equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000.
- Power and torque: Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp and 385 Nm; Toyota Innova Zenix 174 hp and 205 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J8 five seats and 200 litres; Toyota Innova Zenix eight seats and 239 litres.
- Dimensions: Omoda Jaecoo J8 is 4,820 mm long with a 2,820-mm wheelbase; Toyota Innova Zenix is 4,760 mm long with a 2,850-mm wheelbase.
- Wheels: Omoda Jaecoo J8 has 20-inch alloys with 245/50R20 tyres; Toyota Innova Zenix has 18-inch alloys with 225/50R18 tyres.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo J8 gets seven years/150,000 km; Toyota Innova Zenix gets five years/unlimited mileage.
J8
- 246 hp and 385 Nm, versus 174 hp and 205 Nm.
- 360-degree monitor, auto parking and head-up display.
- Dual-zone front and rear climate control, plus 12-speaker Sony audio.
- RM13,800 more expensive.
- Five seats versus the Innova Zenix’s eight.
- 200-litre boot is 39 litres smaller.
Innova Zenix
- Eight seats with split-folding middle and last rows.
- 239-litre boot and a 2,850-mm wheelbase.
- RM13,800 lower purchase price and unlimited-mileage warranty.
- 174 hp and 205 Nm trail the J8’s 246 hp and 385 Nm.
- No head-up display or auto parking.
- Manual front passenger-seat adjustment versus powered front seats in the J8.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,800 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM435✓ |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| 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 |
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.
Used J8 & Innova Zenix for sale
J8 vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The J8 is better for performance and equipment, with 246 hp, 385 Nm, auto parking and a head-up display. The Innova Zenix is better for carrying people, providing eight seats versus five and a larger 239-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM178,800 and the Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM165,000, so the J8 is RM13,800 more expensive.
Which one has the longer warranty?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 has the longer time cover at seven years, capped at 150,000 km. The Toyota Innova Zenix has five years of warranty with unlimited mileage.