Omoda C5

The Omoda C5 (also known as Omoda 5) is a compact crossover SUV produced by Chery and marketed under its upmarket brand Omoda since 2022.

In China and several other markets, it was marketed as the Chery Omoda 5. The Omoda 5 is the first product of the Omoda product series under the Chery brand.[14] Since late 2024, Chery renamed the vehicle to Chery Tiggo 5x High Energy for the Chinese market, with cosmetic exterior changes.[15] Other names used include the Chery FX, and Fownix FX in Iran.

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".[16]

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.[17][18] It went on sale in China in the second quarter of 2022.[19]

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.[20] 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.[21]

As a global model, the vehicle is simultaneously developed in left- and right-hand drive formats.[22] 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.[23]

The interior of the Omoda 5 is equipped with two integrated 10.25 in high-definition digital screens that offer control of driving, climate and entertainment settings.[24] 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.[14][25] 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.[20]

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).[29]

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.[30]

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 or Omoda C5 EV depending on the market,[36][37] the variant adopts a different front end styling along with other design changes.[38][39] It first went on sale in Indonesia in February 2024 as the Omoda E5.

Markets

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.[97]

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.[98] Chery Indonesia issued the same recall for 420 suspected units in May 2024.[99]

In February 2026, Omoda and Jaecoo UK issued a safety recall due to a few limited instances of an improperly locked driveshaft nut that may cause wheel vibration and abnormal noise on Omoda 5 and E5 models.[100]

Safety

Sales and production

External links

• Official website (Australia)