Jaecoo J5 2025

  • 2025 Jaecoo J5 previewed in Malaysia – RM120k est; X50, HR-V rival; 1.5T, CVT, Level 2.5 ADAS; ROI open

    2025 Jaecoo J5 previewed in Malaysia – RM120k est; X50, HR-V rival; 1.5T, CVT, Level 2.5 ADAS; ROI open

    The Jaecoo J5 has been previewed in Malaysia as a smaller alternative to the popular J7. While Indonesia and Thailand have already welcomed the J5 as an electric vehicle (EV), the unit on show at the Omoda | Jaecoo Carnival at Desa Park City from August 21-24 is with an internal combustion engine (ICE).

    Malaysia will be getting the J5 with a 1.5 litre turbocharged intercooled (TCI) engine developing 147 PS (145 hp or 108 kW) and 210 Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels via a CVT. The claimed fuel consumption is 7.5 litres per 100 km following the WLTC standard.

    This setup differs from what is offered in the UK, which gets both ICE and EV versions. The ICE model is powered by 1.6 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol unit that serves up 147 PS (145 hp or 108 kW) and 275 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission driving the front wheels. For further context, the J7 2WD currently on sale here also comes with a 1.6T engine mated to a 7DCT, albeit with higher outputs of 197 PS and 290 Nm.

    Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia were also keen to point out the J5’s suspension features front MacPherson struts and a rear multi-link, which is rare in the B-segment SUV space. The Honda HR-V, Proton X50, Chery Tiggo Cross all have a rear torsion beam by comparison.

    2025 Jaecoo J5 previewed in Malaysia – RM120k est; X50, HR-V rival; 1.5T, CVT, Level 2.5 ADAS; ROI open

    Suspension talk aside, the competition is about the same size as the J5, with the Jaecoo model measuring 4,380 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,650 mm tall. The J5’s wheelbase of 2,620 mm is 10 mm more than the HR-V and Tiggo Cross, and 20 mm more than the X50. The Omoda 5 has the superior wheelbase among this group at 4,400 mm. For further comparison, the J7 is larger still at 4,500 mm long, 1,865 mm wide and 1,680 mm tall has a wheelbase of 2,672 mm.

    If you like the Range Rover Evoque-inspired look of the J7, you’ll be glad to know the J5 follows the same square-cut template. There are differences though, as the broad grille with vertical lines meets up with the main headlamps clusters that integrate the integrated daytime running lights, as opposed to the J7’s dual-tier arrangement.

    Elsewhere, there are conventional door handles instead of the flush ones on the J7, and the J5 is available with a two-tone paint finish. Moving inside, you’ll find a large vertical infotainment touchscreen dominating the dashboard, which differs from the J7 in a few ways.

    For one, the air vents, particularly the ones at the edges, are more subtly integrated to create a more seamless look. The same is also true of the digital instrument cluster that blends into the dash rather than the J7 that looks to have tablet stapled on. The J5’s centre console has a more minimalistic look too, with just cupholders and an armrest placed aft of the wireless charging pad. This is because the gear selector is now a stalk on the steering column, freeing up vertical space.

    2025 Jaecoo J5 previewed in Malaysia – RM120k est; X50, HR-V rival; 1.5T, CVT, Level 2.5 ADAS; ROI open

    It’s also worth pointing out the J5 dials back on the ruggedness in other parts of its cabin compared to the J7. For instance, “normal” door handles are used instead of chunky ones, while the dash inlay is simpler with less patterned surfaces and brightwork. Another USP being touted is TUV certification for the pet-friendly materials used inside the cabin.

    When it comes to tech, the J5 sports an 8-inch widescreen digital instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch central infotainment touchscreen with 2K resolution, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support as well as a built-in karaoke function. Plenty of natural light floods the cabin too thanks to what is said to be the largest panoramic moonroof in its class at 1.45 square metres. Level 2.5 ADAS features are also included, including AEB, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and more.

    In terms of practicality, the five-seat SUV has 480 litres of boot space, expandable to 1,180 litres with the 60:40 split-fold rear seats lowered. There’s also a storage under the boot floor, but that is taken by the spare wheel and tyre.

    As this is just a preview, final pricing isn’t available yet, and specifications may vary come launch day. We’re told the J5 is estimated to sell from RM120,000 and that customers can already start registering their interest. With that target price point, the J5 is airdropping straight into the highly competitive B-segment SUV battlefield with a starting price well above the X50 and Tiggo Cross. Think it has a chance?

     
     
  • Jaecoo J5 EV launched in Thailand – CBU, 58.9 kWh battery, 400 km WLTP, 211 PS/288 Nm, RM71k-78k

    Jaecoo J5 EV launched in Thailand – CBU, 58.9 kWh battery, 400 km WLTP, 211 PS/288 Nm, RM71k-78k

    After launching in the UK, the Jaecoo J5 EV has been launched in Thailand in 549k baht (RM71k) Dynamic and 599k baht (RM78k) Max variants, according to Autolifethailand.tv. These prices apply to the first 1,000 units until September 30, after which they should rise to 629k (RM82k) and 679k baht (RM88k).

    It’s called the Jaecoo 5 EV (no ‘J’) there. Imported CBU from China, the B-segment EV SUV carries a 58.9 kWh battery (a bit smaller than what Britain gets, but it can swallow the same 80 kW DC and 11 kW AC) that yields a 461 km NEDC range (400 km WLTP). 0-100 km/h takes 7.7 seconds and top speed is 175 km/h thanks to a 211 PS/288 Nm front-mounted electric motor.

    Length, width, height, wheelbase and ground clearance are respectively 4,380, 1,860, 1,650, 2,620 and 174 mm. There’s a 35-litre frunk and a 480-litre boot (fold the back seats down for 1,284 litres). Suspension is handled by MacPherson struts up front and multi-links out back.

    Both variants get Eco/Normal/Sport modes, 18-inch alloys wrapped in 235/55 rubber, dual-zone auto air-con with rear air vents, a 10.25-inch instrument panel, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 50W wireless charger, six airbags and TPMS. What does the Max get that the base Dynamic doesn’t?

    The answers are power-foldable side mirrors with demister, six speakers instead of two, roof rails, a panoramic glass roof, power sunshades, power tailgate, 64-colour ambient lighting, leather-wrapped steering wheel and door cards, powered and ventilated front seats (driver six-way, passenger four-way), rear centre armrest, a bigger centre touch-screen (12.3 versus the Dynamic’s nine inches), AEB and ACC.

    Omoda & Jaecoo Thailand offers an eight-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000 km motor and high-voltage battery warranty, along with freebies including one year’s insurance and a wallbox with installation. Prefer ICE? The petrol-powered J5 is coming to Malaysia.

    Jaecoo J5 EV at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show

     
     
  • Jaecoo J5 EV launched in the UK as Jaecoo E5 – 211 PS/288 Nm, 61.1 kWh LFP, 400 km range, RM157k-174k

    Jaecoo J5 EV launched in the UK as Jaecoo E5 – 211 PS/288 Nm, 61.1 kWh LFP, 400 km range, RM157k-174k

    The Jaecoo J5 EV has been launched in the UK as the Jaecoo E5, Auto Express reports. Pure (£27,505, RM157k) and Luxury (£30,505, RM174k) variants are available, and UK deliveries start in October. In comparison, the petrol J5 (known simply as the 5 there) costs £24,505-28,000 (RM140k-160k).

    The zero-emissions B-segment SUV has one 211 PS/288 Nm front motor and a 61.1 kWh LFP battery (30-80% in 27 minutes at the max 80 kW DC) that yields 400 km of range. 0-100 km/h takes 7.7 seconds. It’s got vehicle-to-load (V2L), approach and departure angles of 20 and 30 degrees respectively, Pet Mode (keeps cabin cool and secure while you’re out of the car) and a 480-litre boot (expandable to 1,180 litres).

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    The Pure variant gets a 12.3-inch portrait touchscreen, a 540-degree camera, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, six Sony speakers, six-way manual front seats and 19 ADAS functions including ACC. The Luxury variant adds a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charging pad, heated/ventilated front seats, ambient lighting and two more Sony speakers for eight in total.

    Looks-wise, it’s pretty much a Jaecoo J5 with no grille, and the Jaecoo emblem has moved up to a thick bar between the headlamps. The interior is also pretty much J5 – although the car we saw at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show had bright upholstery. The J5 is coming to Malaysia – excited?

    Jaecoo J5 EV at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show

     
     
  • Jaecoo J5, Omoda C9 PHEV teased for Malaysia – public preview at Desa Park City on August 21 to 24

    Jaecoo J5, Omoda C9 PHEV teased for Malaysia – public preview at Desa Park City on August 21 to 24

    It looks like Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia still has some big new launches planned, despite already debuting the Jaecoo J7 PHEV and J8 over the past eight months. The company is holding the Omoda & Jaecoo Carnival at Desa Park City from August 21 to 24, and a seemingly innocuous promo image reveals some surprising new models.

    We have, of course, seen both of these overseas before. The most important of these is the J5, revealed last year as a smaller (and thus, cheaper) sibling to the popular J7. With its rectilinear Range Rover Evoque-lite design, it should sell like the proverbial hot cakes.

    The car made its ASEAN debut in Indonesia in February as an EV (before appearing in Thailand), but it will likely be offered in petrol guise at first. That version was showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last month with deliveries set to start in the UK later this year. The company did previously promise a Malaysian launch in the fourth quarter of the year, and it appears that for once it will introduce a car on time.

    Power comes from Chery’s ubiquitous 1.6 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. No output figures have been released so far, but expect them to mirror the J7’s – 197 PS and 290 Nm of torque, likely sent to the front wheels through that car’s seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

    The other surprise is the Omoda C9 PHEV, which as the name suggests is the plug-in hybrid version of the five-seater D-segment SUV. We actually drove the car to victory in an eco challenge in South Africa in February, covering 939 km from Cape Town to Addo on a single tank and battery charge.

    Looking practically identical to its combustion-engined sibling, the PHEV utilises an upgraded version of the J7 PHEV’s Super Hybrid System (SHS), centred around the same 143 PS/215 Nm 1.5 litre turbo engine. Unlike its smaller sibling, the C9 gains triple electric motors for all-wheel drive – a 102 PS/170 Nm and 122 PS/220 Nm pair of front motors and a 238 PS/310 Nm rear motor. There’s also a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) in place of the J7’s single-speeder.

    Altogether, the C9 PHEV produces 537 PS (Australian-market figure, other markets claim 598 PS and 915 Nm of torque), getting it from zero to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Meanwhile, a 34.46 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery delivers an electric range of 150 km on the WLTP cycle, and when paired with a 70 litre fuel tank the total range is 1,100 km.

    In terms of charging, the C9 PHEV supports up to 70 kW of DC fast charging, topping up the battery from 30 to 80% in 25 minutes. It will also accept AC charging up to 6.6 kW, taking five and a half hours to charge from 30 to 100%. With the regular C9 topping out at RM188,800 for the AWD model, expect the plug-in version to slot in just under the RM200,000 mark.

    GALLERY: Jaecoo J5 EV at BIMS 2025


    GALLERY: Omoda C9 PHEV in South Africa

     
     
  • Jaecoo J5 petrol to make UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed – 1.6T, first deliveries later this year

    Jaecoo J5 petrol to make UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed – 1.6T, first deliveries later this year

    The Jaecoo J5 has had a bit of a slow roll out since its reveal in China back in October. In the months after, we’ve seen the car a number of times – including an electric version – but details and an on-sale date remain nebulous. Fortunately, it looks like the SUV will enter markets sooner rather than later, as it’s been confirmed that deliveries will begin in the UK later this year.

    Before that, the J5 (known simply as the Jaecoo 5 in Britain) will make its dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend, following in the footsteps of the larger J7 last year. The car will be piloted up the hillclimb route by an all-female racing team, the company stated.

    Bucking the trend of electrification, the J5 will be sold in petrol form at first, powered by Chery’s ubiquitous 1.6 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. No output figures have been released so far, but expect them to mirror the J7’s – 197 PS and 290 Nm of torque, likely sent to the front wheels through that car’s seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

    Jaecoo J5 petrol to make UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed – 1.6T, first deliveries later this year

    Two variants will be offered in the UK – the Pure will come with automatic halogen (not LEDs, surprisingly) headlights, a six-speaker Sony sound system, Level 2 semi-autonomous driving, six-way power-adjustable front seats and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Stepping up to the Luxury model will net buyers a panoramic glass roof, eight speakers, wireless charging and heated and ventilated front seats.

    Sporting a rather Range Rover Evoque-like design (although not nearly as derivative as the Chinese-market Chery Tiggo 7 Sport), the J5 sports slim rectangular head- and taillights, an upright Jaecoo waterfall grille, conventional pull-type door handles, a slim full-width air intake and a horizontal crease that joins the headlights, the clamshell bonnet and the taillights.

    Meanwhile, the minimalist interior features a waterfall-style centre console housing the 13.2-inch portrait infotainment touchscreen plus dual smartphone holders (including a Qi wireless charger on the left side), twin cupholders and some open storage underneath. There’s also a four-spoke steering wheel from the Omoda C9.

    Jaecoo J5 petrol to make UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed – 1.6T, first deliveries later this year

    Jaecoo calls the J5 a “pet-friendly” SUV and to that end it features “extended” seats for extra comfort for your furry friends, plus a powerful cabin filter that sucks out pet hair from the air. The car also gets an “intelligent” temperature control system and an antibacterial “health device” that inhibits bacteria growth, and the company says it will produce pet accessories such as a feeding device and boarding steps for smaller pets.

    Aside from the petrol model, the J5 will also be offered as a pure EV, equipped with a single front motor producing 211 PS (155 kW) and 288 Nm of torque, getting it from zero to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds. A 60.9 kWh pack – likely a BYD-sourced Blade lithium iron phosphate unit – delivers a range of 470 km on the NEDC cycle; expect a WLTP figure closer to 400 km.

    Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has previously stated that the J5 will be launched at the end of the year, but given that there are a couple of other models ahead of it in the queue – the J8 (which finally launches next Friday) and the Omoda 7 – and the company’s propensity to launch cars behind schedule, expect it to be pushed back to next year.

    GALLERY: Jaecoo J5 EV at Bangkok Motor Show 2025

     
     
  • Bangkok 2025: Jaecoo J5 EV shown with 211 PS, 288 Nm, 470 km NEDC range; coming to Malaysia Q4 2025?

    Bangkok 2025: Jaecoo J5 EV shown with 211 PS, 288 Nm, 470 km NEDC range; coming to Malaysia Q4 2025?

    The Chery group has brought an armada of cars to the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) and probably the most intriguing is this – the Jaecoo J5 EV. The entry-level SUV was revealed back in October but this electric version is hot off the press, having been revealed to the world at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) just last month.

    The zero-emissions model looks very different to its combustion-engined sibling, at least from the front. Jaecoo’s trademark waterfall grille is gone, replaced by a transparent strip – with the Jaecoo script, of course – joining the slim rectangular headlights, leaving quite a large expanse of bumper.

    Lower down, there’s a large rectangular opening with perforated body-coloured panels and a simple air intake with square pins, giving the J5 EV a friendly minimalist look that is a refreshing change from today’s ever more aggressive car designs.

    Bangkok 2025: Jaecoo J5 EV shown with 211 PS, 288 Nm, 470 km NEDC range; coming to Malaysia Q4 2025?

    The rest of the slightly Range Rover Evoque-aping design continues unchanged, so you still get a clamshell bonnet, a simple horizontal shoulder crease, a full-width taillight strip, a rather large tailgate spoiler and a black plastic diffuser. Unlike other Jaecoo models, you get conventional door pulls rather than flush pop-out ones, and there also aren’t any blacked-out A-pillars, so it doesn’t look too much like a Land Rover.

    Ignore the prototype’s raw plastic trim (which also blights the small but fairly deep front boot area) and you’ll find a pleasantly minimalist interior, with a waterfall-style centre console housing the 13.2-inch portrait infotainment touchscreen. There’s very few physical controls to speak off, with a row of just three buttons for the drive mode selection, hazard lights and door locks.

    This frees up space for dual smartphone holders (including a Qi wireless charger on the left side), twin cupholders and some open storage underneath. The car you see here is dressed in a nice black-and-white two-tone colour scheme, which also envelops the Omoda C9-derived steering wheel, although it is spoilt somewhat by some rather bizarre blue seat piping.

    Bangkok 2025: Jaecoo J5 EV shown with 211 PS, 288 Nm, 470 km NEDC range; coming to Malaysia Q4 2025?

    Jaecoo calls the J5 a “pet-friendly” SUV and to that end it features “extended” seats for extra comfort for your furry friends, plus a powerful cabin filter that sucks out pet hair from the air. The car also gets an “intelligent” temperature control system and an antibacterial “health device” that inhibits bacteria growth, and the company says it will produce pet accessories such as a feeding device and boarding steps for smaller pets.

    The J5’s outdoorsy nature is bolstered by a claimed towing capacity of 1,250 kg (it’s unclear whether Jaecoo was talking about the plug-in hybrid model or this EV), a 75 kg roof rack, charging ports, boot cargo hooks and “multi-purpose camping lights.” The panoramic sunroof, measuring 1.45 square metres, is said to be the largest in the class.

    Surprisingly, the J5 EV has a completely different mechanical makeup to the J6. Unlike its either rear- or all-wheel-drive sibling, the car is front-wheel drive, and it makes more power than the single-motor J6 at 211 PS (155 kW) and 288 Nm of torque. This gets it from zero to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds.

    And despite being nominally a lesser model with a smaller battery, the J5 EV’s 60.9 kWh pack – likely a BYD-sourced Blade lithium iron phosphate unit – delivers far more range than the J6 at 470 km on the NEDC cycle; the best the larger car can muster is 426 km. Expect a more realistic WLTP figure of around 400 km, versus a piffling 371 km for the RWD J6.

    Jaecoo Malaysia has previously announced that the J5 will be launched in the fourth quarter of the year, but given that delays have hampered the company’s past launches we won’t be surprised if the debut stretches to 2026. One good thing is that the EV version will likely be CKD locally assembled in Shah Alam as with other Jaecoo models; as such, it will continue to benefit from tax breaks for a few more years.

     
     
  • Jaecoo J5 debuts in China, smaller ‘pet-friendly’ SUV sibling to the J7 will launch in Malaysia Q4 2025

    Jaecoo J5 debuts in China, smaller ‘pet-friendly’ SUV sibling to the J7 will launch in Malaysia Q4 2025

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    It was hinted at earlier this year, and now the Jaecoo J5 has made its debut at the 2024 Omoda Jaecoo International User Summit in Wuhu, China. As its name suggests, the J5 is a smaller SUV sibling to the J7, and it also carries much of the J7’s looks.

    According to the Chery sub-brand, the J5 is designed for ‘new urban youths’ and is a pet-friendly SUV. Features that support the latter include extended seats designed specifically for pet comfort and safety, and powerful filtration that effectively blocks pet hair, ensuring that cabin air remains fresh and clean.

    Other features that can also be good for pets are the intelligent temperature control system and an antibacterial health device that effectively inhibits the growth of bacteria. Jaecoo will also produce accessories such as pet-feeding devices and boarding steps for small pets.

    Jaecoo J5 debuts in China, smaller ‘pet-friendly’ SUV sibling to the J7 will launch in Malaysia Q4 2025

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    Besides having pets, youths also like the outdoors, and Jaecoo says that the J5 has 1,250 kg of towing capability and a 75 kg roof rack. These – plus contact charging ports, hooks in the trunk and multi-purpose camping lights – transforms the J5 into a ‘mobile sentinel’ in the outdoors. There’s also a 1.45 sqm panoramic sunroof that is said to be the largest in its class. The infotainment screen is a large 13.2-inch unit.

    Looks wise, the J5 uses the same square-cut template as the J7. The smaller SUV’s face also has that broad grille with vertical lines, but its top tier of lights are actually the headlamps, as opposed to the J7’s fancy LED DRLs. The taller-looking sides are also two-tone with minimal surfacing, but the J5 doesn’t get flush door handles. Also not 100% smooth is the J5’s rear spoiler.

    No mention of the powertrain, but the J5 could very well share the J7’s 1.6L turbo-four with 194 hp and 290 Nm, hooked up to a seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic. AWD with Sand, Mud, Snowfield and Off-road modes are available on the J7, which is CKD locally-assembled in Chery’s Shah Alam plant, and priced from RM138,800 to RM148,800.

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    As we’re not in Wuhu this time around, there are no images of the J5’s cabin, but the screengrab above shows a four-legged pilot (replete with aviator goggles) with his paws on a two-spoke steering wheel. That’s a spoke less than the J7’s wheel. Finally, the J5 is also designed to be a full EV.

    The Jaecoo J5 is confirmed for Malaysia and is set to launch in Q4 2025. “We are excited and looking forward to expand Jaecoo’s offerings in Malaysia. The Jaecoo J5 will be adapted to fully suit the Malaysian market which will be anchored in our comprehensive markets studies. Malaysia can expect to witness the debut of the J5 in the market by the fourth quarter of 2025,” said Jaecoo Malaysia VP Emily Lek.

    What do you think of the ‘Jaecoo look’ as seen on the J7 and now the J5?

    GALLERY: Jaecoo J7 AWD

     
     
  • Jaecoo J5 hybrid and EV models to debut in 2025; flagship J9 in EV and PHEV forms to arrive later

    Jaecoo J5 hybrid and EV models to debut in 2025; flagship J9 in EV and PHEV forms to arrive later

    Chery International has just confirmed an all-new Jaecoo J5 model for 2025. Set to form the premium brand’s smallest offering, it will slot in right under the upcoming J6 EV.

    Unlike the electric-only J6, however, the new J5 will be built in both HEV (petrol hybrid) and pure EV forms. The image given shows a crossover with similar styling to the J7, but with even more resemblance to the latest monolithic Range Rover designs.

    Given that the J6 is already relatively compact at around 4,400 mm long, the J5 being a size smaller would bring it closer to the BYD Dolphin and MG4 class, albeit with a taller SUV body and a pseudo-premium badge. If priced attractively, the stylish J5 should be fairly popular among the young and trendy.

    Well, that’s assuming it will make its way into Malaysia, of course. But considering Chery International’s recent track record of bringing everything it has to our local market – and quickly, at that – it’s pretty much a shoe-in that the Jaecoo J5 will eventually arrive back home too.

    At the opposite end of the Jaecoo range, a new J9 flagship model has been announced too. Not much in the way of details for this one other than that it will be made in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and EV forms. Busy years ahead for the fledgling premium brand, then!

     
     
 
 
 

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