Jaecoo J7 AWD Now Bundled with Electric Side Steps & Tool Box, Priced at RM153,800
2025/10/27
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Jaecoo J7 AWD Now Bundled with Electric Side Steps & Tool Box, Priced at RM153,800
Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia now includes an accessories pack—electric side steps and side tool box—on the J7 AWD. Effective immediately, the SUV is priced at RM153,800 (OTR without insurance), RM5k more than before. The 1.6-litre turbo-petrol, 197 PS/290 Nm, 7-DCT 4×4 model still sprints 0-100 km/h in 9.9s and ships with 19-inch rims, panoramic roof, 14.8-inch touchscreen and full ADAS suite.
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