Jetour VT9 launched in Malaysia – 7-seater SUV from RM118,800

Jetour VT9 launched in Malaysia – 7-seater SUV from RM118,800

After a two-week teaser campaign, the Jetour VT9 has officially made its Malaysian debut at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025. This D-segment seven-seater SUV is now available in two variants — Comfort and Prime — priced at RM118,800 and RM123,800 respectively. Prices quoted are nett for Peninsular Malaysia, excluding on-the-road (OTR) costs and insurance.

  • Jetour VT9 Comfort – RM118,800
  • Jetour VT9 Prime – RM123,800

On the outside, the base Comfort variant comes equipped with:

  • Full LED exterior lighting
  • 19-inch alloy wheels with 235/55R19 tyres
  • Powered tailgate
  • Sequential rera turn indicator
  • Keyless entry
  • Heated side mirrors
  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Multi-link rear suspension

The Prime variant adds:

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • LED Welcome Light
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Front and rear door puddle lamps with Jetour logo projection

As for the interior, standard equipment for the VT9 Comfort include:

  • 10.25-inch touchscreen head unit
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Cooled front centre armrest box
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Tilt & telescopic steering wheel adjustment
  • Paddle shifters
  • 50W wireless phone charger
  • 6-way powered driver’s seat
  • 4-speaker audio system
  • Single-colour (blue) ambient lighting

Stepping up to the Prime variant adds:

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Memory function for driver seat
  • 6-speaker audio system 
  • Driver’s seat memory function
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror

The VT9 interior features a dual 10.25-inch LCD display setup with voice command support. Four USB-A ports — two front and two rear — serve all three rows. Boot capacity is 89 litres with all seats up, expanding to a massive 1,680 litres with the second and third rows folded flat.

Powering the 7-seater SUV is a 1.5-lire turbocharged engine that is paired with a 6-speed DCT. The same powertrain is used for both the Comfort and Prime variants. Details of its powertrain are as such:

  • Engine: 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-4
  • Max. Power: 156 PS @5,500 rpm
  • Max. Torque: 230 Nm @1,750-4,000 rpm
  • Transmission: 6-speed DCT 
  • Fuel tank volume: 57 litres

In terms of safety, the base Comfort variant comes equipped with:

  • Electronic Stability System Module ABS, EBD, EBA, TCS, ESP, HHC, HDC, RMI, CDP
  • Front seatbelt reminder
  • Rear ISOFIX
  • Rear parking sensors (4 points)
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Driver / Front Passenger Side Airbag
  • Driver / Front Passenger Airbag
  • Standard Cruise Control System
  • Rear camera with parking guidelines
  • 360° surround-view parking assistance

The range-topping Prime variant adds the following safety items:

  • Front curtain airbags
  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Door Open Warning (DOW)
  • Lane Change Warning (LCW)

Jetour backs the VT9 with a seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty, a 10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty, and five free services (covering both parts and labour).

With its aggressive pricing, extensive warranty package, and decent feature list, the Jetour VT9 aims to offer strong value in the increasingly competitive D-segment SUV space.

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Jay Dinesh
A car guy with retail experience in the automotive industry and a home mechanic during off days. Jay is living his childhood topgear dreams working with Cars of Malaysia