This crossover is all about: 5 chips hot news

New brand

In China, this model is called Chery Omoda 5, we have Omoda C5. The brand has become the third Chery brand in the Russian market, after Chery itself and the premium Exeed.

The Chinese like to make brands within the same group. In addition, at first it seems that a niche is indicated in which everyone will work, and then the range is usually mixed with other related models.

For example Chery, Omoda and Exeed. All offer full crossovers. So those interested go to the nearest dealer (soon there will be more than a hundred). To at least listen to how the managers who offer Omoda to customers get out.

Looks stylish

As planned by the manufacturer, Omoda is aimed at a youthful audience. It’s hard to win this around the world. The representatives want to hold a smartphone in their hands and be always online. As a rule, the process of driving and cars as such are of little interest to them.

Therefore, car manufacturers strive to position new items as a fashionable and relevant accessory for a modern person. Then, you see, the millennials will pay a little attention.

However, it is not yet clear whether this specific segment is large in Russia. Therefore, Omoda C5 will most likely be eligible for purchase by those who are attracted by a coupe-like body at a relatively affordable (in today’s market) price.

Richly equipped

In the cabin you can see low quality plastic and the metal of the door frames comes through here and there. But the Chinese compensate for such shortcomings with rich equipment. Heated front seats, steering wheel, washers and windshield, as well as remote start – already in the “base”.

In the second configuration there are heated rear seats and ventilated front seats. Climate control and “cruise”, a media system with a large display and a rear view camera, parking sensors, 18-inch wheels – all this will be in the first version.

It’s worth paying extra for the next trim level if you want, say, LED headlights, an electric fifth door and curtain airbags (there are only four airbags in the base crossover).

The most stocked Omoda C5 has a host of driving assistants, led by adaptive cruise control.

Everything is “sharpened” for a smartphone

All Omods have wireless smartphone charging. And a really cool organized space for gadgets. There are platforms for two devices at once. They are soft and placed high enough: you do not need to buy a special holder.

Charging points are located “one floor below”, and the wire to them can be skipped unnoticed. A special hole was provided for this. Five plus for such an organization.

Faster or more expensive?

Omoda C5 with a 147 hp turbocharged engine, CVT and front-wheel drive in three trim levels costs from 2.43 to 2.7 million rubles (all prices are listed without current promotions). The same unit is installed on other models of the concern.

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, size-wise, with a turbocharged engine costs 2.34-2.4 million rubles. The difference is small and the equipment will be simpler.

Exeed LX has the same power unit, and this crossover costs 3-3.4 million rubles. In addition, for 3 million rubles, the LX will not have curtain airbags, while the Tiggo 4 Pro, in principle, does not have them.

Omoda seems to be the golden mean for those looking for a small and stylish Chinese SUV.

Nominated for the Grand Prix “Behind the wheel”

New models are allowed to participate in the 2023 Driving Grand Prix, i.e. models that appeared in 2022 or that have changed generations. Especially if the novelty is also the firstborn of a new brand. As, Omoda C5.

All details about the match are collected in special section on our website.