Catch the Jaecoo J8 at 1Utama from March 27-30

Jaecoo Malaysia has confirmed that the Jaecoo J8 will make its public debut in the country at a roadshow to be held at 1Utama from March 27 to 30.

While this will be the first time the public has the chance to see the J8, we have already seen the SUV in person when it was showcased alongside the J7 in January 2024, albeit in a left-hand drive version.

At that time, the J8 was slated for launch in the fourth quarter of the same year but this did not happen, and instead, the Omoda C9 was launched in December.

Nevertheless, with the announcement of this roadshow, we can confidently say that the J8 will officially enter the Malaysian market in a few months.

The specifications for the J8 for our market have yet to be disclosed, but what we do know is that the J8 has a larger footprint compared to the J7, measuring 4,820 mm in length, 1,930 mm in width, 1,699 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,820 mm.

Inside, elements inspired by the Mercedes-Benz GLE can be seen in the square air vents and the large widescreen unit, which features two 12.3-inch displays sitting atop the dashboard.

Under the bonnet of the J8 lies a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine that generates 245 hp and 385 Nm, transmitted to the wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. This model will be available in either two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, though it is still uncertain whether Jaecoo Malaysia will offer one or both options.

The pricing has also yet to be revealed, but there are rumours suggesting it will be sold at around RM200,000.