The Omoda 5 is heading to British shores with sales set to commence in February next year. While local pricing details have not been announced, the Omoda 5 is sold by Chery in overseas markets like Australia as a small SUV that starts at just AU$ 29,900, or the equivalent of £ 15,198. Underpinning the Omoda 5 is Chery’s Modern T1X platform and while in some markets it is offered with two engine options, British buyers will only be offered the flagship 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. This engine produces 197 hp and 290 Nm of torque that drives the front wheels through a CVT. For those who’d rather not buy a new SUV with an internal combustion engine, the Omoda 5 will also be sold as an EV from launch, although details about its powertrain have not been announced.
The Omoda 5 has already been given a
5-star Euro NCAP safety rating and comes outfitted with a suite of advanced driver
assistance systems like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning,
lane-keeping assist, and hi-lo beam assist. While we can’t speak to how those
in the UK will take to the Omoda 5, we can say that it has become quite a
common site in Australia since launching earlier this year. It has an
especially sleek exterior design that makes it stand out on the road and represents
good value. It competes with the likes of the Hyundai Kona, Toyota C-HR, and
Kia Seltos.
The interior is a highlight of the 5. It
rocks a flat-bottom steering wheel as standard as well as a large digital
instrument cluster and an expansive infotainment screen. It also features a
Tesla Model 3/Y-inspired wireless phone charging pad and even includes ambient
lighting.
