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Launched: Jaecoo J8 – 2 Variants, CKD, From RM178,800

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Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia officially introduced the Jaecoo J8 two- and three-row premium SUV offering today.


First previewed way back in Jan 2024, and again earlier this year, the new Jaecoo J8 was officially launched by Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia earlier today.

Locally assembled (CKD) in Shah Alam alongside its J7, J7 PHEV and Omoda C9 stablemates, the new Jaecoo J8  stands as the first two- and three-row premium SUV offering from Chery-owned premium sub-brand.


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Besides an attractive entry price tag of RM178,800, there's also a special early bird reward that brings an extended 10-year, unlimited mileage engine warranty announced too.


Two variants are on offer, those being a base 2WD guise with a two-row, 5-seater layout, followed by a range-topping AWD three-row, 6-seater choice. As for price, the former starts at RM178,800, whereas the latter is tagged from RM198,800 instead.

All prices include a 7-year or150,000 KM warranty. Additionally, early bird buyers who placed bookings before July 21 and register it by the third quarter (Q3) gain an upgraded 10-year, unlimited mileage engine warranty plus entry to an exclusive off-road driving experience.


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In terms of footprint, the Jaecoo J8 sits 4,820 MM long and boasts a 2,820 MM wheelbase. It's also 1,930 MM wide and 1,710 MM tall.


We’ve detailed the Jaecoo J8 at length in our preview report prior, but it’s worth refreshing your memory a little. In terms of size, this premium two- and three-row SUV sits 4,820 MM long with a generous 2,820 MM wheelbase, 1,930 MM wide and 1,710 MM tall.

Besides a sizeable 65-litre fuel tank, both variants share a sizeable standard boot space of 200 litres, and this is expandable to 738 litres in the base 2WD, 5-seater variant


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Only the base 2WD, 5-seater guise boasts an expanded maximum boot capacity of 738 litres.


Mechanically, both share the same 2.0-litre 4-cyl petrol powerplant outputting 245 HP and 385 NM, as well as a slick 8-speed automatic transmission.

Apart from all-wheel traction, the AWD, 6-seater is brimmed further with the automaker’s Continuous Damping Control (CDC) suspension tech derived from the Omoda C9, as well as additional terrain-specific selectable drive modes.


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Base 2WD, 5-seater cabin pictured. This variant offers two-row of seats and a slightly lower degree of kit and amenities.


Shared tech brimmed on board include a massive 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen display, 540-degree panoramic view parking monitor.

In the base 2WD, 5-seater guise specifically, highlights include a 12-speaker Sony audio suite, six airbags, cabin ambient lighting, and faux leather upholstery. This base-spec guise also makes do with single-tone exterior paintjob choices – Crystal Black, Khaki White, and Olive Grey.


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Range-topping AWD, 6-seater pictured. This guise instead brings three-row seating layout with a more luxurious second-row seats plus a higher-degree of kit and amenities on board.


The AWD, 6-seater range-topper ups the ante with a 14-speaker Sony audio setup featuring headrest speakers, 10 airbags, automatic cabin fragrance system, as well as full leather upholstery with suede cabin trimmings.

Exclusive to this range-topper too is an NFC-based keyless entry suite, ventilated driver seat, autonomous parking abilities, built-in digital video recorder (DVR) or ‘dashcam’, as well as power-adjustable and massage-equipped second-row seats with curtain shades.

So, what do you folks reckon then? Which would be your choice variant? Hit the comments below with your take…

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Thoriq Azmi

Former DJ turned driver, rider and story-teller. I drive, I ride, and I string words together about it all. [#FuelledByThoriq] IG: https://www.instagram.com/fuelledbythoriq/

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JPJ Running Numbers

KUALA LUMPUR

VPR3804

SELANGOR

BSH5709

JOHOR

JYG3012

PULAU PINANG

PRT7643

PERAK

APA9434

PAHANG

CFD4020

KEDAH

KGC1643

NEGERI SEMBILAN

NEG9463

KOTA KINABALU

SJM4804

KUCHING

QAB1165M

Last updated 04 Sep, 2025

Fuel Price

Petrol

RON 95

RM 2.05

RON 97

RM 3.16

RON 100

RM 5.00

VPR

RM 6.23

Diesel

EURO 5 B10

RM 2.88

EURO 5 B7

RM 3.08

Last updated 04 Sep, 2025

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