Verdict
For RM9,550 less, the Proton eMas 7 PHEV brings an 18.4-kWh battery, 83 km EV range and a 215-hp, 258-Nm motor, making it the stronger choice for drivers able to charge regularly. Its 528-litre boot and adaptive cruise control with stop and go also suit daily family use. The Jetour VT9 answers with seven seats, a 57-litre tank, 19-inch wheels and a powered boot, but its 89-litre boot behind the third row is the compromise. Pick the VT9 when carrying six or seven matters more than electric running capability and active safety kit.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if you need seven seats, a powered boot and a 360-degree camera, and can accept the RM9,550 higher price.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV if you want 83 km of EV range, a 528-litre boot and autonomous braking for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour VT9 RM119,350; Proton eMas 7 PHEV RM109,800.
- Seating and boot space: VT9 has 7 seats and an 89-litre boot; eMas 7 PHEV has 5 seats and a 528-litre boot.
- Electrified hardware: VT9 is a 154-hp, 230-Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol; eMas 7 PHEV has a 215-hp, 258-Nm motor, 18.4-kWh battery and 83 km EV range.
- Dimensions: VT9 is 4,724 mm long with a 2,720-mm wheelbase; eMas 7 PHEV is 4,740 mm long with a 2,755-mm wheelbase.
- Safety assistance: VT9 has no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; eMas 7 PHEV has autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction.
- Parking and convenience: VT9 has a powered boot and 360-degree camera; eMas 7 PHEV has a manual boot and reverse camera.
VT9
- Seven seats with seven three-point seat belts.
- Powered boot and 360-degree surround-view monitor.
- 19-inch alloy wheels and a power-adjustable driver’s seat.
- Costs RM9,550 more than the eMas 7 PHEV.
- Only 89 litres of boot space, versus 528 litres.
- Lacks autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist.
eMas 7 PHEV
- RM109,800 price, RM9,550 below the VT9.
- 18.4-kWh battery, 83 km EV range and 3.3-kW V2L.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control with stop and go.
- Five seats rather than the VT9’s seven.
- Manual boot where the VT9 gets power operation.
- Reverse camera only; the VT9 adds a 360-degree surround-view monitor.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,350 | RM109,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Atkinson Cycle |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 154 hp✓ | 98 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm✓ | 125 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 258 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 18.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 83 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 30 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,724 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,551 kg | 1,735 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 89 litres | 528 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Sailun Terramax SV301 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 15.4" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km Hybrid and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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VT9 vs eMas 7 PHEV FAQ
Is the Jetour VT9 or Proton eMas 7 PHEV better?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is the better buy for EV capability, safety assistance and boot space: it costs RM9,550 less, has 83 km EV range and a 528-litre boot. The Jetour VT9 is the choice only if seven seats are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour VT9 costs RM119,350 and the Proton eMas 7 PHEV costs RM109,800, so the VT9 is RM9,550 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV has the larger boot at 528 litres. The seven-seat Jetour VT9 has 89 litres, reflecting the space taken by its third-row seating.