Jaecoo Malaysia has officially introduced the Jaecoo J8, its latest premium off-road sport utility vehicle (SUV), with the AWD 6-seater SUV priced about RM220,000, and the J8 2WD 5-seater variant estimated to be about RM195,000.
The preview of the Jaecoo J8, the fourth model in the brand’s portfolio was held at GF Luxe, One Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya on March 26, 2025.
“Today, we are beyond excited to give Malaysia a preview of the Jaecoo J8 premium off-road SUV. In keeping with our aim to deliver greater options to the Malaysian market, the J8 reinforces our commitment to delivering the perfect blend of style, premium comfort, and high-level performance, in an SUV.
“This new model continues to stay true to the Jaecoo brand essence – ‘From Classic, Beyond Classic’. More importantly, the J8 is tailored to the uniqueness of the market here in Malaysia,” said Jaecoo Malaysia vice president Emily Lek.
Powering the Jaecoo J8 is a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, direct-injection, inline-4-cylinder engine capable of producing 183kW and 385Nm of torque.
Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, twin exhaust pipes, and a 65L fuel tank capacity, the J8 offers high-level fuel efficiency and performance.
The J8 measures 1.71 meters in height, 1.93 meters in width and 4.82 meters in length, with a wheelbase of 2.82 meters.
In terms of storage, the J8 2WD and AWD have a boot capacity of 738L and 200L, respectively. Inside the cabin, both variants feature a 12.3-inch media display, a 540-degree panoramic camera and varying premium features exclusive to each variant.
The J8 2WD features a 12-speaker Sony sound system, six airbags, ambient lighting and faux leather upholstery.
Meanwhile, the J8 AWD features a 14-speaker Sony sound system with headrest speakers, 10 airbags, power doors and an automatic fragrance system.
The SUV is equipped with NFC (Near Field Communication) which enables keyless entry. With greater consideration for drivers, the pilot seat is ventilated while driver visibility and safety are enhanced with a built-in digital video recorder (DVR) and auto park capabilities.
The 2WD variant is available in single-tone colour options, comprising Carbon Crystal Black, Khaki White, and Olive Grey. Meanwhile, the AWD variant is available in dual tones for the same colour options.
Malaysia first caught a glimpse of the Jaecoo J8 at the Malaysia Auto Show in 2024.
The Jaecoo J8 Preview Roadshow is from March 27-31, 2025 and will make its way to Queensbay Mall in Penang from April 9-13, and thereafter the Malaysian Autoshow from May 8-15.
For more details about JAECOO Malaysia, visit www.jaecoo.com.my and keep up to date by following JAECOO Malaysia social platforms.
