Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia might have already teased two new fashions for its Omoda & Jaecoo Carnival, however a brand new spyshot means that yet one more new automotive is within the works. Rick Tan posted a photograph of two yet-to-be-launched SUVs – sighted in SS15, Subang Jaya – on the paultan.org Automotive/Automotive Dialogue Group on Fb, and whereas the badges had been lined, there’s no ambiguity as to their identification.
The distinctive zig-zag taillights make it very clear – you’re trying on the Omoda C7a brand new C-segment SUV that slots between the Chery Omoda 5 (quickly simply the Chery C5) and the Omoda C9complementing the extra rugged Jaecoo J7. It was beforehand proven on the Malaysia Autoshow simply this Might (it’s additionally been spied on the North-South Freeway), and the corporate is already accepting registrations of curiosity on its web site, so a launch is certainly on the playing cards.
Whereas the automotive was first proven in Bangkok in March as a plug-in hybridthe C7 will doubtless be offered initially in pure petrol kind, as it’s in Russia. There, the automotive is powered by the J7’s 1.6 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, detuned to 150 PS at 5,500 rpm and 275 Nm of torque from 2,000 to three,500 rpm (different markets ought to get the complete 197 PS and 290 Nm). Drive is distributed both to the entrance or all 4 wheels by a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The PHEV, in the meantime, ought to share its Tremendous Hybrid System (SHS) with the J7 spy. This consists of a hybrid-specific 156 PS/220 Nm 1.5 litre turbo four-pot in addition to a 204 PS/310 Nm electrical motor and a single-speed devoted hybrid transmission (DHT). Complete system output is rated at 360 PS and 530 Nm, which is 13 PS and 5 Nm greater than the J7 PHEV.
Regardless of the additional energy, the C7 PHEV will get from zero to 100 km/h in precisely the identical time because the J7 PHEV at 8.5 seconds. The BYD-sourced 18.3 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery is similar to its sibling’s and delivers 95 km of all-electric vary, based on preliminary specs posted final yr. These specs additionally embrace a complete vary of 1,250 km.
Highlights embrace a Lexus RX-style body-coloured hexagonal grille sample, the distinctive “Design ID” signature lighting sample built-in into the entrance bumper corners, a gamepad-inspired two-spoke steering wheel design and a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen that may be slid over to the passenger facet.
Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia will even be previewing the smaller Jaecoo J5 and the Omoda C9 PHEV on the aforementioned carnival in Desa Park Metropolis from August 21 to 24. Will we see all three automobiles launch this yr? We doubt it, however we gained’t have to attend lengthy to search out out.
Gallery: Omoda C7 at Malaysia Autoshow 2025
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