Verdict
At RM168,800, the Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM3,800 more than the Toyota Innova Zenix yet brings 257 hp and 400 Nm against 174 hp and 205 Nm, plus a 660-litre boot. That is the choice for a buyer who carries luggage rather than a full cabin. The Innova Zenix counters with eight seats, a 50 mm longer 2,850 mm wheelbase and 191 kg less mass, so it is the more practical people mover for larger Malaysian families. The C9 is better equipped in several cabin and safety details, but cannot create the Innova’s extra three seats.
C9
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if five seats, a 660-litre boot, 257 hp and 400 Nm matter more than carrying eight people.
Innova Zenix
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if you need eight seats and a longer 2,850 mm wheelbase in a lighter 1,595 kg MPV.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000.
- Power and torque: C9 257 hp and 400 Nm; Innova Zenix 174 hp and 205 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: C9 five seats and 660 litres; Innova Zenix eight seats and 239 litres.
- Wheelbase and weight: C9 2,800 mm and 1,786 kg; Innova Zenix 2,850 mm and 1,595 kg.
- Safety count: C9 has eight airbags; Innova Zenix has six airbags.
- Wheels: C9 gets 20-inch alloys on 245/50R20 tyres; Innova Zenix uses 18-inch alloys on 225/50R18 tyres.
C9
- 257 hp and 400 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- 660-litre boot, versus 239 litres in the Innova Zenix.
- Eight airbags, ventilated powered front seats and a panoramic sunroof.
- Only five seats against the Innova Zenix’s eight.
- 191 kg heavier than the Innova Zenix.
- Shorter 2,800 mm wheelbase than the Innova Zenix’s 2,850 mm.
Innova Zenix
- Eight seats with split-folding middle and last rows.
- 191 kg lighter, with a 2,850 mm wheelbase.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and steering assist, plus auto high beam.
- 174 hp and 205 Nm trail the C9’s 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- 239-litre boot is 421 litres smaller than the C9’s.
- Six airbags, versus eight in the C9.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,800 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM435✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | 257 hp✓ | 174 hp at 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 205 Nm at 4,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 80.5 mm × 97.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,786 kg | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres✓ | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 8 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used C9 & Innova Zenix for sale
C9 vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The C9 is better for power, luggage space and equipment, with 257 hp, 400 Nm and a 660-litre boot. The Innova Zenix is better if eight seats are non-negotiable; the C9 only seats five.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM3,800 more than the Toyota Innova Zenix.
Which has the larger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the larger boot at 660 litres with the rear seats in place, compared with 239 litres for the Toyota Innova Zenix.
