Chery Omoda 5 launched in China; when will it come to Malaysia?

KUALA LUMPUR: The Chinese car brand Chery introduced the Omoda 5 late last year, which marks the brand’s global rejuvenation. But before making its way to the other international markets (including Malaysia), the compact crossover has gone on sale in China first. Let’s dive deeper into the Chery Omoda 5 price and specs.

Price

The B-segment SUV is offered in seven variants in the home market, with a price ranging from RMB 92,900 (RM 61k) to RMB 128,900 (RM 85k). 

Design and Dimensions

Based on the ‘Art in Motion’ design language, the SUV features a huge front grille edged by styling LED headlights, and daytime running lights. Towards the rear lies the sleek tail lights, 

steeply-raked rear glass, a bold skid plate and high-mounted exhaust finishers. Depending on the variant, the car rolls on 17- or 18-inch wheels.

Against the measuring tape, the Chery Omoda 5 measures 4400 mm in length, 1830 mm in width, 1585 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2630 mm. 

Engine and performance

As for the mechanical setup, the Chinese buyers get two engine options. A 1.6-litre TGDI turbocharged petrol mill generating a maximum power of 197 PS and a peak torque of 290 Nm. The power is sent to the wheels via a 7-speed DCT. Another option is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is good for making 156 PS and 230 Nm. In this case, the shifting duties are handled by a 9-speed sequential shift gearbox.

In terms of performance, the bigger engine enables the SUV to run from zero to 100 kmph in 7.8 seconds.

Interior

Depending on the variant, the Chinese-spec Omoda 5 interior is kitted with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display, a fully-digital instrument cluster, a Sony audio system, 64-colour ambient lighting and a negative-ion air purification system.

When will the Chery Omoda 5 come to Malaysia?

The Proton X50 and Honda HR-V Chinese rival is expected to hit the Malaysian showrooms soon. It has been recently sighted in Petaling Jaya while testing. Along with Omoda 5, Chery will also launch the Tiggo 8 Pro and Tiggo 7 Pro in the local market.

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