Verdict
The RM119,350 Jetour VT9 already carries the same 154 hp/230 Nm 1.5-litre turbo engine, six-speed wet DCT, 19-inch wheels and 360-degree camera as the RM124,350 version. The RM5,000 gap is not mechanical; it buys two extra curtain airbags for six in total, blind-spot information, lane-departure warning, auto wipers and six rather than four speakers. For a seven-seat SUV, the added curtain airbags and blind-spot system give the pricier VT9 a meaningful safety case. Buy the cheaper one only if those aids are not priorities.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if you want the same 154 hp turbo powertrain and core convenience kit while saving RM5,000.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if six airbags, blind-spot information, lane-departure warning, auto wipers and six speakers justify the extra RM5,000.
Key differences
- Price: RM119,350 versus RM124,350.
- Airbags: 4 versus 6, with front curtain airbags on the RM124,350 version.
- Blind Spot Info System: not fitted versus fitted.
- Lane-keeping Assist: no system versus warning only.
- Audio: 4 speakers versus 6 speakers.
- Auto wipers: not fitted versus fitted.
Comfort
- RM5,000 lower purchase price.
- Same 154 hp and 230 Nm 1.5-litre turbo powertrain.
- Same 360-degree camera, powered boot and 19-inch alloy wheels.
- Four airbags rather than six, with no front curtain airbags.
- No blind-spot information system or lane-departure warning.
- Four speakers and no auto wipers.
Prime
- Six airbags, including front curtain airbags.
- Blind-spot information and lane-departure warning.
- Six-speaker audio and auto wipers.
- Costs RM5,000 more despite sharing the same engine, transmission and core cabin equipment.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,350✓ | RM124,350 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp at 5,500 rpm | 154 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 77 mm × 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | 6-speed DCT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,724 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,551 kg | 1,551 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 57 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 89 litres | 89 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Sailun Terramax SV301 | Sailun Terramax SV301 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Warning Only |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty |
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.
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Comfort vs Prime FAQ
Is the Jetour VT9 or Jetour VT9 better?
The higher-priced Jetour VT9 is better equipped, adding curtain airbags, blind-spot information, lane-departure warning, auto wipers and two extra speakers. The lower-priced version delivers the same 154 hp drivetrain and seven-seat layout for less.
What is the price difference?
The price difference is RM5,000: RM119,350 for the lower-priced Jetour VT9 and RM124,350 for the higher-priced version.
Is the extra RM5,000 for the pricier Jetour VT9 justified?
Yes, if active safety matters. The extra money buys six airbags instead of four, blind-spot information and lane-departure warning, plus auto wipers and a six-speaker system. If those additions do not matter, the cheaper VT9 is mechanically identical.
