The Jaecoo J8 is ready to be formally launched in Malaysia on July 18, Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia has introduced in a Fb publish. The confirmed launch date comes after the D-segment SUV was proven in quite a few previews, most not too long ago in Marchafter its first right-hand-drive prototype displaying in June 2024.
The J8 is anticipated to come back to the Malaysian market in two variants – the J8 2WD five-seater that’s anticipated to be within the area of RM195,000, and the J8 AWD six-seater that’s configured in a three-row, 2-2-2 format, which is estimated to be priced round RM220,000.
This can be a D-segment SUV set to compete, size-wise, with the likes of the Kia Sorento and the Proton X90each providing three rows of seats. For exterior dimensions, the J8 measures 4,820 mm lengthy, 1,930 mm huge, 1,699 mm tall with a 2,820 mm wheelbase.
Each variations of the J8 are powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that outputs 249 PS and 385 Nm, driving both the entrance wheels or all 4 (relying on variant) via an eight-speed computerized transmission. The AWD does 0-100 km/h in 9 seconds, and a prime velocity of 200 km/h.
For tools, Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia has mentioned that the J8 2WD will get a 12-speaker Sony sound system, six airbags, ambient lighting and fake leather-based upholstery, whereas the J8 AWD will get upgraded with a 14-speaker Sony sound system together with headrest audio system, 10 airbags, energy doorways and a perfume system.
The highest variant additionally will get NFC-based keyless entry, leather-based upholstery, suede-covered trim panels, a air flow perform for the motive force’s seat, a built-in digital video recorder, computerized parking perform, powered entrance and second-row seats with therapeutic massage perform, 20-inch alloy wheels and Degree 2.5 ADAS.
Inside appointments embrace wraparound wooden trim, silver air vents and a large centre console, together with a widescreen show panel comprised of twin 12.3-inch shows – a digital instrument cluster and central touchscreen – throughout the vary.
In gaining a 3rd row of seats, the J8 AWD additionally will get Steady Damping Management (CDC) adaptive suspension and a water wading depth of 450 mm. Nonetheless, the trade-off is baggage house, which is 200 litres within the AWD in comparison with the 738 litres of the J8 2WD.
For exterior color decisions, the J8 2WD could be had in Carbon Crystal Black, Khaki White and Olive Gray, whereas the J8 AWD will get the identical choice albeit as a dual-tone scheme, configured with a black roof.
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