Chery Omoda 5

The Chery Omoda 5 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Chery since 2022. The Omoda 5 is the first product of the Omoda product series under the Chery brand. In many export markets, the model is marketed as the Omoda C5 or simply Omoda 5 under the separate Omoda marque which is positioned more upmarket than the Chery brand.

According to Chery, the letter "O" from Omoda represents "brand new", while "Moda" means a fashion trend. In some Western markets, the "O" was described as derived from the word "oxygen", while "Moda" means "modern".

Overview
The Omoda 5 was unveiled during the Auto Guangzhou 2021 in November. Production started in February 2022, with scheduled launch on various overseas markets. It went on sale in China in the second quarter of 2022.

During its development, the Omoda 5 was known under the codename "X-C". It is the first crossover SUV model of the "Chery 4.0" products that features Chery's newly developed "Art in Motion" design language. The front end consists of a "diamond matrix" front grille. The rear section consists of a slanted rear roofline similar to fastbacks and a double-layered spoiler. Chery claimed that the vehicle is designed with "golden ratio of Pythagoras", with the height-width ratio of Omoda equal to 0.8677.

As a global model, the vehicle is simultaneously developed in left- and right-hand drive formats. Chery claimed that it has been tested around Australia, with major loop tests in the central, eastern and southern regions of Australia, for a total route of nearly 30000 km.

The interior of the Omoda 5 is equipped with two integrated 10.25-inch high-definition digital screens that offer control of driving, climate and entertainment settings. Vehicles destined for export markets are equipped with a different interior design, from the dashboard, central console, and door trims, which was styled by Chery's Lead Designer Richard Koo.

With the rear seats in the upright position, the luggage capacity is rated at 378 L, and 1,075 L with the rear seats folded.

Powertrain
The Omoda 5 was launched in China with a SQRF4J16 1.6-litre ACTECO TGDI (turbocharged engine with direct fuel injection) engine (marketed as "Kunpeng Power" in China). The engine is rated at 147 kW and 290 Nm of torque, which is badged as the "290T". The 290T model is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Another option is the SQRE4T15C 1.5-litre turbocharged engine badged as "230T", which is rated at 108-115 kW, depending on the market, with 230 Nm of torque, and mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

For some markets, the 1.6-litre model is available with optional all-wheel drive that uses multi-link rear suspension instead of a torsion beam suspension, which led to a decrease in ground clearance from 190 mm to 180 mm.

Electric version
A battery electric version with a power output of 150 kW and a 61 kWh battery was introduced at the Auto Shanghai in April 2023. Named the Chery Omoda E5 or Omoda E5 depending on the market, the variant adopts a different front end styling along with other design changes. It also lacks any Chery logo and branding. It first went on sale in Indonesia in February 2024 as the Omoda E5.

Australia
The Omoda 5 was introduced in Australia in March 2023, as Chery's first model in the market after a 7-year absence. Imported from China, initial models are powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and front-wheel-drive, it is available in two trim levels: BX and EX. The GT trim was added in March 2024, it is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an AWD option. The base FX trim was added in July 2024.

New Zealand
The Omoda 5 was introduced in New Zealand in April 2024, under the Omoda marque as the Omoda C5 and E5. At launch, it is available in three trim levels: BX, EX and GT (only for the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol). Three powertrain options are available for the New Zealand market.

South Africa
The Omoda 5 was revealed in South Africa in March 2023, and launched in April 2023 under the Omoda marque as the Omoda C5. It is available in Tech, Elegance, and Elegance S trim levels powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The C5 GT with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and all-wheel drive option became available in November 2023. The base Style trim was added in June 2024.

Indonesia
The Omoda 5 was introduced in Indonesia on February 2023 at the 30th Indonesia International Motor Show. Sales were commenced at the 2nd Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week in March 2023. It is initially available in two variant levels: Z and RZ. Both were powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with front-wheel drive, mated with a CVT transmission. The GT variant, powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, mated with a 7-speed DCT, was added in September 2023. It is locally assembled at Handal Indonesia Motor's facility in Bekasi, West Java with knock-down kits imported from China.

The battery electric version was introduced at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in August 2023, initially known as the Omoda 5 EV. It was launched in the Indonesian market on 5 February 2024 as the Omoda E5, coinciding with its global debut, making Indonesia the first market outside China to receive the electric version. Local production started in December 2023. Initially available with a white-blue interior at launch, a black interior option was added in 31 May 2024. An entry level variant of the electric version, dubbed as "Pure", was added in July 2024 at the 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show.

Iran
The Omoda 5 is sold in Iran as the Fownix FX.

Israel
The Omoda 5 is sold in Israel as the Chery FX.

Kazakhstan
The Omoda 5 was released in Kazakhstan in October 2022, and went on sale in June 2023 under the Omoda marque as the Omoda C5.

Malaysia
The Omoda 5 was launched alongside the Tiggo 8 Pro in Malaysia in July 2023, marking Chery's return to the Malaysian market. It is available in C and H variants powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It is locally assembled at Inokom's facility in Kulim, Kedah. In March 2024, the Omoda E5 electric version was launched in Malaysia, imported from China.

Nepal
The Omoda E5 electric model was launched in Nepal market in February 2024. Omoda offers a 99kW motor variant in Nepal.

Mexico
The Omoda 5 was sold in Mexico as the Chirey Omoda 5, with two trim levels available: Luxury and Premium; powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. In May 2023, the model was renamed to Omoda C5, after the Omoda marque was introduced for the market.

Turkey
The Omoda 5 was released in Turkey in March 2023. It is available in Comfort, Luxury and Excellent trim levels powered by the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

Russia
The Omoda 5 was released in Russia in October 2022 under the Omoda marque as the Omoda C5. It is initially available in Joy, Lifestyle and Ultimate trim levels powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and front-wheel drive. The Active and Supreme trim levels powered by the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with standard all-wheel drive were available since March 2023.

United Kingdom
The Omoda 5 will be sold in the UK under the Omoda marque. Powertrain options are the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and an electric version. A 1.5-litre petrol hybrid powertrain option will be available in early 2025. UK market units will have bespoke damper settings, spring rates, bush rates, and anti-roll bars tuning, as well as touchscreen controls, in order to meet European tastes.

Recall
In February 2024, Chery Australia issued a safety recall of 5,901 units of the Omoda 5 due to a manufacturing defect. The bolt securing the brake pipe union may not have been tightened sufficiently which could cause the brake fluid to leak and result in reduced braking performance.

In April 2024, Chery Malaysia issued a safety recall on 600 units of the Omoda 5 due to a potential rear axle beam component that may detach while driving, following a viral social media post where an Omoda 5 had its rear axle broken off whilst being driven. Chery Indonesia issued the same recall for 420 suspected units in May 2024.

Safety
In a Euro NCAP testing conducted in 2022, the Omoda 5 received a five-star rating.