KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia has achieved a major milestone with the delivery of its 20,000th vehicle, just 14 months after the brand’s market debut in July 2024.
The achievement highlights the brand’s rapid growth and the confidence Malaysian customers have placed in OMODA | JAECOO, while underscoring the global export strategy of its parent company, Chery Group.
OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia acting sales director Clement Yeo said the milestone reflected strong customer trust and the brand’s growing presence in Malaysia.
“Reaching 20,000 registrations in just over a year is a proud moment for us and a testament to the trust Malaysian customers have placed in OMODA | JAECOO. This milestone is also part of a wider achievement for Chery Group, which has surpassed five million vehicles sold in export markets, with over 600,000 contributed by OMODA | JAECOO vehicles,” he said.
“Through our authorised dealer network, we remain committed to delighting customers in Malaysia with an exceptional portfolio that blends advanced technology such as the Super Hybrid System with premium comfort, safety and design,” he added.
The 20,000th vehicle handover was marked by a celebration titled “20,000 and Beyond: A Celebration of Trust”, held at Blossom Glass Mansion in Kuala Lumpur. Over 100 guests attended the event, which featured the handover of a JAECOO J7 PHEV to its new owner, Khirdzir Ali.
Khirdzir said he was proud to be part of the OMODA | JAECOO community, calling the J7 PHEV “great value for money compared to other cars in the same price range and segment”.
“I’m truly honoured to be part of this incredible milestone of 20,000 OMODA | JAECOO vehicles on Malaysian roads. It’s inspiring to see how quickly the brand has grown and how strongly it resonates with local drivers,” he said.
He added that he looked forward to enjoying the comfort and efficiency of his new J7 PHEV with his family. “Its impressive fuel efficiency adds great practicality and helps reduce running costs in my daily driving,” he said.
Established as Malaysia’s premium challenger SUV brand, OMODA | JAECOO achieved this milestone through the strong performance of its four core models — the JAECOO J7, JAECOO J7 PHEV, OMODA C9 and JAECOO J8 — supported by a growing dealer network of nearly 50 locations nationwide, a dedicated parts warehouse and local assembly operations in Shah Alam.
The achievement also cements the brand’s position among Malaysia’s top five automotive marques in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).
OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia’s success mirrors Chery Group’s global expansion strategy. Earlier this year, Chery became the first Chinese carmaker to export more than five million vehicles, maintaining its lead in passenger car exports for 22 consecutive years.
In July 2025, the group achieved a “Double 500” milestone, ranking 233rd on the Fortune Global 500 and 59th on the Fortune China 500 — one of the fastest climbs in the automotive industry.
A key driver of Chery Group’s growth has been its powertrain strategy, particularly in New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), which accounted for 40 per cent of total exports in the first half of 2025.
At the heart of this strategy is the OMODA | JAECOO Super Hybrid System (SHS), featured in the JAECOO J7 PHEV. The SHS combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor, dedicated hybrid transmission and an 18.3kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, producing up to 347PS and 525Nm of torque.
The J7 PHEV delivers a pure electric range of nearly 100km and a combined range of over 1,200km, with fuel consumption as low as 4.77 litres per 100km — making it ideal for both city commutes and long journeys.
To mark the milestone, OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia is offering exclusive ownership deals, including seven years of complimentary service or RM5,000 in rewards for the JAECOO J7 PHEV.
Attractive financing and service packages are also available for models such as the J7 2WD, J7 AWD, C9 2WD and C9 AWD. Customers can contact authorised dealers for more details.
The celebration also previewed the upcoming JAECOO J5 and featured family-friendly activities such as lacquer fan workshops, caricature sessions and a lucky draw.
Among the attendees was proud owner Irene Tee, who showcased her J7 AWD that has clocked over 70,000km in less than a year — more than three times the national annual average mileage — serving as a testament to the brand’s reliability and durability.
The event also launched online social media contests inviting all OMODA | JAECOO owners to share their stories and experiences. Through such initiatives, OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia aims to strengthen its growing owner community and foster deeper connections among customers nationwide.
