Verdict
The RM22,912 dearer Omoda Jaecoo C9 is the more car-like choice for Malaysian family use, combining 257 hp, a 660-litre boot and a 7-year/150,000-km warranty. Its annual road tax is also RM439, against RM838 for the diesel pickup. The RM145,888 Maxus Terron 9 is for work first: its 520 Nm, all-wheel drive, 850-kg payload and 3,500-kg braked towing rating give it a clear practical edge. But it is 725 mm longer and carries a five-year/100,000-km warranty.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want an SUV with 257 hp, a 660-litre enclosed boot, lower RM439 annual road tax and longer warranty cover.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 if you need all-wheel drive, 520 Nm, an 850-kg payload or the ability to tow up to 3,500 kg braked.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800; Maxus Terron 9 RM145,888.
- Power and torque: Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp and 400 Nm; Maxus Terron 9 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- Driveline: Omoda Jaecoo C9 front-wheel drive; Maxus Terron 9 all-wheel drive.
- Length: Omoda Jaecoo C9 4,775 mm; Maxus Terron 9 5,500 mm.
- Annual road tax: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM439; Maxus Terron 9 RM838.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo C9 7 years/150,000 km; Maxus Terron 9 5 years/100,000 km.
C9
- 257 hp, 38 hp more than the Terron 9.
- 660-litre boot and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Seven-year/150,000-km warranty with RM439 annual road tax.
- Costs RM22,912 more.
- 400 Nm trails the Terron 9's 520 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Terron 9's all-wheel drive.
Terron 9
- 520 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 850-kg payload, 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm cargo bed and 3,500-kg braked towing rating.
- RM22,912 cheaper to buy.
- 219 hp, 38 hp down on the C9.
- RM838 annual road tax, RM399 more than the C9.
- Five-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than the C9's 7-year/150,000-km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,800 | RM145,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | D-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM838 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 257 hp✓ | 219 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 520 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | ZF 8HP50 |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 209 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,874 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | 1,786 kg | 2,470 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Payload 850 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Far-side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | Front Dual Pretensioning |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | First service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM6,000 |
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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C9 vs Terron 9 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Maxus Terron 9 better?
The C9 is better for SUV duties, with 257 hp, a 660-litre boot, lower road tax and longer warranty. The Terron 9 is better where towing, payload and all-wheel drive matter, thanks to 520 Nm, an 850-kg payload and 3,500-kg braked towing.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM168,800 and the Maxus Terron 9 costs RM145,888, so the C9 is RM22,912 more expensive.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the longer warranty at seven years or 150,000 km. The Maxus Terron 9 is covered for five years or 100,000 km.