Omoda C9 PHEV launching in Malaysia March 18 – 537 PS, 145 km EV range, 1,100 km combined, RM220k est

Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has teased the Omoda C9 PHEV on its socials – the plug-in hybrid version of the D-segment SUV (first launched in Malaysia as an ICE model in December 2024) will hit the market this Wednesday, March 18.

We already know the estimated price is RM220k, so let’s see how much lower the final price will be. Since the ICE models cost RM169k (2WD) and RM189k (AWD), it wouldn’t be unreasonable to expect a tad above RM200k for this. There’s also a RM4,618 ‘super early bird’ package comprising a RM3,888 rebate and a free vehicle-to-load (V2L) connector cable worth RM730.

The C9 PHEV features an upgraded version of the Jaecoo J7 PHEV‘s Super Hybrid System (SHS). While the 143 PS/215 Nm 1.5 litre turbo four-cylinder engine has been retained, it is instead paired with dual electric motors at the front – a P2 integrated starter-generator making 102 PS and 170 Nm, as well as a P2.5 traction motor churning out 122 PS and 220 Nm.

Omoda C9 PHEV launching in Malaysia March 18 – 537 PS, 145 km EV range, 1,100 km combined, RM220k est

The J7’s single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) has also been ditched in favour of a three-speed unit. This allows the combustion engine to help drive the wheels at lower speeds, increasing acceleration. Finally, the rear wheels are driven by a 230 PS/310 Nm motor, providing all-wheel drive and a total system output of 537 PS and 650 Nm of torque, enabling it to sprint from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds. Top speed is a bit low, however, at just 179 km/h.

Under the floor, meanwhile, sits a 34-kWh NMC battery that delivers a WLTP-rated pure electric range of 145 km, and with a 70 litre fuel tank, the C9 has a claimed total range of 1,100 km. We can attest to this, having achieved an effective range of 1,190 km (939 km driven, plus 251 km of range remaining) to win the Omoda & Jaecoo Long Range Safari Drive competition in South Africa last year.

Fuel consumption is rated at 1.4 litres per 100 km with a full charge; whittle the battery down to around 20% and this rises to 6.5 litres per 100 km. The C9 PHEV can support up to 70 kW of DC fast charging, enabling the battery to be topped up from 30 to 80% in 25 minutes. It can also accept up to 6.6 kW of AC charging, so charging from 30 to 100% takes 5.5 hours. Learn more about the C9 PHEV here.

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Comments

  • omoda brain on Mar 16, 2026 at 9:58 am

    thumbs up – spend RM 280k for toyota harrier with 220hp engine and low specs.
    thumbs down – spend RM 220k for this omoda c9 with 500hp that will easily smoke the slowpoke harrier , comes with adaptive dampers and 4wd, plus enough money left over for twenty years supply of budi95 at RM1.99 because malaysian petrol is cheapest in the world even cheaper than saudi arabia

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  • Omoda is chasing PR stunts with celebs, its all branding exercise nothing more. Just look at Omoda service center reviews and you will stay away from this brand. They treat their customers worse than street rats.

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  • Ashraf on Mar 16, 2026 at 5:31 pm

    Should be better if proced below 180K to make it more appealing to thise planning to get a BEV in that range.

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  • Brian on Mar 17, 2026 at 7:28 pm

    Later rear axle problem, later technician throwing insults in my car, later anything happen kena LOD instead of proper customer service. Don’t want lah this junk brand.

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  • AhmadX on Mar 18, 2026 at 8:05 am

    Buy and get cursed by technicians… LoL… Elegance indeed

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