After a preview and an announcement of estimated pricing, the Jaecoo J5 has now been given an official launch date in Malaysia, which is to be March 5, according to the brand’s social media post.
Last month, the Jaecoo J5 was given estimated pricing of RM110,000, which was down from the RM120,000 estimated from a month before that. The RM110,000 estimated pricing was joined by a “super early bird” package worth up to RM8,888 for buyers who booked the B-segment SUV before its official launch.
This “super early bird” package included a RM3,888 “angpow” rebate, free insurance for the first year worth RM3,000, and an accessories package worth RM2,000, the latter consisting of an in-car subwoofer, a wireless karaoke microphone and a multi-function flashlight.
The J5 for Malaysia will be powered by a petrol internal combustion engine, as opposed to Thailand and Indonesia which get the B-SUV model as a battery-electric vehicle. The powerplant here is therefore the 1.5 litre turbocharged, inline-four cylinder petrol unit that outputs 147 PS and 210 Nm, driving the front wheels through a CVT; the similarly powered Chery Tiggo Cross gets a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Measuring 4,380 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,650 mm tall with a 2,620 mm wheelbase, the Jaecoo J5 is comparable to the Honda HR-V, albeit 5 mm shorter, 70 mm wider, 60 mm taller and 10 mm longer of wheelbase than the Honda. Rolling stock is a set of 18-inch wheels, with suspension being of MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link rear suspension layout, while disc brakes provide the stopping power.
Inside, a 13.2-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment unit gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a single 50-watt Qi wireless charger, and an eight-inch LCD driver’s instrument display. The cabin gets pet-friendly materials as certified by TÜV, with anti-bacterial and scratch-resistant faux leather upholstery; buyers can also purchase accessories such as nets, mats and pet carriers. Boot space is from 480 litres, up to 1,280 litres with the rear seats folded.
Equipment as standard includes power-adjustable front seats with ventilation, dual-zone auto air con, multi-colour ambient lighting, acoustic double-glazed front windows, a panoramic glass roof, a 360-degree camera system with transparency, a powered tailgate and eight speakers.
For driving assistance features, the J5 gets curve speed assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centring assist, AEB, evasive steering assist, blind spot monitoring with collision prevention, rear cross traffic alert with auto brake and a door opening warning.
GALLERY: Jaecoo J5 in Malaysia
