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Overview

The Omoda Jaecoo J7 is a five-seat C-segment SUV launched in 2024, available with front- or all-wheel-drive petrol power and a plug-in hybrid. Prices start from RM138,800. It suits buyers who want a larger SUV with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol option, or the PHEV’s much stronger hybrid output and long claimed combined range.

J7 in 2026 — what's new

The Malaysian J7 carries into 2026 unchanged, with FWD and AWD 1.6-litre turbo petrol versions plus the front-wheel-drive J7 PHEV. A 2026 J7 PHEV shown in Thailand gains new wheels and a brown interior option, but no such Malaysian specification change is confirmed. The J7 is also exported from Malaysia to Brunei in 2026.

Variants (3)

RM138,800–RM158,800 · est. from RM1,415/mo

Which variant to buy

Most buyers should start with the RM138,800 FWD. It has the same 1.6-litre, 194 hp petrol engine and wet dual-clutch automatic as the RM148,800 AWD, so the RM10,000 step is for all-wheel drive. Pay RM158,800 for the PHEV if you can use plug-in charging and want 342 hp from its 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid system; it is also RM10,000 above the AWD.

Previous model years (3)

Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Carbon Crystal Black Metallic
  • Khaki White Metallic
  • Model Green Metallic
  • Moonlight Silver Metallic
  • Olive Grey Metallic

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Verdict

The J7 gives buyers three distinctly different powertrain routes rather than a token trim walk. The petrol models supply 194 hp, while the PHEV brings 342 hp and a claimed 1,200 km on a tank and full battery charge. At entry level it costs more than the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota Corolla Cross, so its case rests on the equipment and drivetrain that suit your use.

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Omoda Jaecoo J7 sales in Malaysia

3,805 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #22 best-selling model this year.

1,271 Jul 2025 Jun 2026 Full J7 sales data, month by month →

Omoda Jaecoo J7 resale value

What a used J7 holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.

Year Trade guide Typical asking Holds
2026 RM148,800 100%
2025 RM131,700 RM115,000 (8) 75%
2024 RM112,400 RM105,800 (14) 74%

Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.

Rivals to consider

same class, similar money

Omoda Jaecoo J7 FAQ

How much is the Omoda Jaecoo J7 in Malaysia?

The J7 range runs from RM138,800 for the FWD to RM158,800 for the PHEV. The AWD costs RM148,800.

Which Omoda Jaecoo J7 variant should I buy?

Buy the FWD for the lowest-cost petrol J7. Choose the AWD only if all-wheel drive matters to you. Choose the PHEV if home or workplace charging is practical and you want its 342 hp hybrid output.

Is the Omoda Jaecoo J7 PHEV more powerful than the petrol versions?

Yes. The J7 PHEV has 342 hp, against 194 hp for both the FWD and AWD 1.6-litre turbo petrol versions.

How far can the Omoda Jaecoo J7 PHEV travel?

The J7 PHEV has a claimed combined range of up to 1,200 km on a full tank of petrol and battery charge.

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