The Omoda C9 by Jaecoo is finally here, and it’s priced quite a bit lower than the original estimate. Retailing from RM168,800, the C9 is easily one of the most well-equipped SUVs at this price point. After all, it has a number of high-end features like Continuous Damping Control (CDC) adaptive suspension, 540-degree camera, and “Level 2.5” ADAS.

Two variants of the Omoda C9 are offered in Malaysia. The aforementioned RM168,800 price is for the base 2WD model, while the AWD version goes for RM188,800. Bookings placed by 8 December this Sunday – including bookings prior to this date – will even come with a 10-year/1,000,000km warranty on the engine and suspension on top of the standard seven-year/150,000km vehicle warranty.

Under the hood of the SUV is a beefy 2.0L turbo engine that outputs 261PS and 400Nm of torque; drive is sent to the front or all four wheels through an eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission. This is quite different from the dual-clutch gearbox found in the China market.

Other specifications of the Omoda C9 for the Malaysian market include 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels wrapped with 245/50 Michelin e-Primacy tyres – including the spare wheel – a 14-speaker Sony audio system, a panoramic sunroof, as well as a three-cartridge fragrance system for the AWD model. Yes, you can select from three different scents: Natural, Cure, and Sport.

The Omoda C9 by Jaecoo is now available for booking in Malaysia at RM168,800 and RM188,800 for the 2WD and AWD models respectively. To recap, bookings placed by 8 December will be bundled with a 10-year/1,000,000km warranty on the engine and suspension on top of the standard seven-year/150,000km vehicle warranty. Deliveries of the C9 will start in January 2025 for the higher-end AWD model, while the 2WD variant will arrive quite a bit later in May to June 2025.