The Omoda C7 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Chery and marketed through the export-only Omoda brand. It was introduced in Wuhu, Anhui, China on 28 April 2024, and went on sale in Russia in June 2025. In the Chinese domestic market, it is marketed as the Chery Tiggo 7L.
Overview
The Omoda C7 is based on a stretched version of the smaller Omoda C5 platform, and will be offered with pure petrol engine and a plug-in hybrid powertrain.[5][6][7]
It has a grille consisting of hexagonal elements that get smaller towards the center, creating a gradient effect. The door handles are recessed, and the it has a floating roof design with a black painted roof and pillars.
The interior contains a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen which can slide from the center to the passenger side, and has a 2.5K resolution and 1,000 nit brightness. The seats are upholstered in nubuck leather. It has a '12+2' speaker Sony audio system with two speakers integrated into the driver's headrest for navigation prompts and phone calls.[8]
Powertrain
The Omoda C7 SHS (Super Hybrid System) is powered by the Kunpeng plug-in hybrid system designed by Chery. It has a 1.5-litre turbocharged direct injected petrol engine that makes 115 kW and 220 Nm of torque. Omoda claims it has an all electric range of 95 km, a combined range of 1250. km, and a fuel consumption of 4.98 l/100km when the battery is depleted.[8]
The regular Omoda C7 uses a 1.6-litre turbocharged direct injected petrol paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. For the Russian market, the engine is detuned from 137 kW to 110 kW.[9]
Markets
South Africa
The Omoda C7 was launched in South Africa on 11 November 2025, with three variants: Luxury, Elegance and SHS PHEV. For powertrains, the Luxury and Elegance variants are powered by the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol, while the SHS PHEV variant is powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid.[10]
Chery Tiggo 7L
The Omoda C7 variant sold domestically in China is the Chery Tiggo 7L revealed in China on 2 March 2026.[11] It has a PHEV variant called the Fulwin T7.[12] Sales were commenced in China on 8 April 2026.[13]
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