Would you like a full showroom gallery of the soon-to-be-launched-in-Malaysia Jaecoo J5 – the new entry-level Jaecoo? Of course you would, and here’s the sub-Jaecoo J7 B-segment SUV in all its glory. Let’s see what you get for a sub-RM120k estimated price.
While Thailand and Indonesia get it as an EV, Malaysia’s car will have a 147 PS/210 Nm 1.5 litre SQRE4T15C turbo petrol engine, a CVT, front-wheel drive, a 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time, a 175 km/h top speed and a 1,439 kg kerb weight. Fuel consumption is a claimed 7.5 litres per 100 km (13.3 km per litre) and range is a claimed 680 km on a full 51-litre tank.
Measuring 4,380 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,650 mm tall with a 2,620 mm wheelbase, the J5 is over 10 mm longer between the axles than the Honda HR-V and Chery Tiggo Cross, and 20 mm more than the wheelbase of the Proton X50. Comparing the J5 with its larger sibling, the J7 is 4,500 mm long, 1,865 mm wide and 1,680 mm tall with a 2,672 mm wheelbase.
The J5 has LED projector headlamps, 235/55R18 Chaoyang Aggressor tyres and conventional door handles as opposed to the J7’s flush pop-out units. It’s also got rare-for-the-segment multi-link rear suspension, although there are still par-for-the-course MacPherson struts up front. Together with double-glazed front windows, Eco/Normal/Sport modes and a 23,500-m/deg body rigidity, this thing should be a good long-distance fellow.
Inside, the Jaecoo J5 gets a panoramic glass roof, 50W wireless phone charging, an eight-inch widescreen instrument panel, a 13.2-inch 2K touch-screen, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a 540 camera and a built-in karaoke function that includes a mixer (microphones sold separately, Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia says).
Interestingly, the company is marketing the J5 as a pet-friendly vehicle (TUV-certified, no less) – besides anti-bacterial and scratch-resistant seat upholstery, there could be accessories like pet nets, pet mats and carriers to make your furry friend feel right at home.
There’s also Level 2+ ADAS – besides the usual stuff, it’s got Curve Speed Assistance, so the vehicle should slow down automatically on curves when you’ve got ACC engaged. The boot can swallow 480 litres; fold down the back seats for 1,180 litres.
Not long now, we’re sure. The J5’s competitors include the RM76k-81k Perodua Traz, the RM89k-100k Chery Tiggo Cross, the RM86k-109k Proton X50, the RM117k Chery O5 and the RM116k-144k Honda HR-V. Share your thoughts with us!
Jaecoo J5 at Malaysian showroom
Jaecoo J5 previewed in Malaysia
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With yesterday’s pricing for the X70, the J5 needs to be sub 100k or it risks being dead on arrival
They should release a model with normal double-din radio and analog meter for people that prefer avoid being stranded with freezing system. That would increase the sales.
so expensive . better buy x70 cheaper, more power, bigger
What with that stupid calculator meter?
They should just not include panoramic sunroof in all Malaysia’s offerings.
It feels like it’s been a long time since the Jaecoo J5 has been in the spotlight here in Malaysia, with many outlets mentioning its price as “below RM120,000.” Perhaps it would be better for the media to wait until Jaecoo Malaysia officially confirms the pricing before sharing the pricing again.
I recently had the chance to preview the J5 locally and noticed some changes compared to other markets. The instrument cluster, for example, is different from the more premium-style display seen in other countries, and the speakers are no longer from Sony. Even the rear seat ambient lighting has been removed, though the empty LED strip remains. These changes seem like cost-saving measures, which makes me wonder if the J5 really fits the premium SUV positioning at a price above RM100,000.
For those who’ve seen the car in Malaysia, what are your thoughts? Do you feel it still lives up to Jaecoo’s “premium SUV” claim, or does it fall short?
This is actually a similar case to J5 EV in Indonesia and Thailand, and Nepal also to a degree
Seems like the ASEAN version of these J5s receive some cost cutting measures so Jaecoo is able to price aggressively