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The 2023 Chery Omoda 5 small SUV will debut in Australia on March 23.
Snapshot
- 2023 Chery Omoda 5 sales to commence on March 23
- Pricing to start from $29,900 before on-road costs
- Two variants initially, AWD to follow
The Chinese brand – re-launching in Australia after an eight-year hiatus – has revealed the Omoda 5 will be priced from $29,900 before on-road costs.
Designed, developed and manufactured in China, the small SUV will wade into a fierce field, with established names such as Mazda CX-30 Pure ($31,210 before on-road costs) and Toyota Corolla Cross GX ($33,000 before on-road costs).
It will also compete against new Chinese names such as the GWM Haval Jolion Premium ($28,490 drive-away) and MG ZST Excite ($30,990 drive-away).
UPDATE: We've driven the Omoda 5 – watch the video or read the full review below.
There will be a single 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder producing 108kW and 210Nm. The front wheels are driven via a constantly variable transmission (CVT).
A more powerful AWD Omoda 5 boasting a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol will follow later in the year, and an EV will land in 2024.
Note: Chery updated the specifications of the Omoda 5 before going on sale. In Australian testing, the 1.5-litre turbo is rated at 108kW/210Nm, not the 115kW/230Nm it is in China. This story has been updated to reflect that.
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Meanwhile, the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs are slated for Australian launch towards the end of 2023 to fill out the range.
There are currently 40 Chery dealers online across every state and territory in Australia, with more to be added in the coming weeks.
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JUMP AHEAD
- 2023 Chery Omoda 5 pricing
- 2023 Chery Omoda 5 features
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
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2023 Chery Omoda 5 pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Omoda 5 | $29,900 |
| Omoda 5 EX | $32,900 |
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2023 Chery Omoda 5 features
Omoda 5
| 18-inch ‘blade’ alloy wheels | Eight-speaker Sony sound system |
| Dual 10.25-inch infotainment and driver instrument displays | Keyless entry/start with remote engine start |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 360-degree camera |
| ‘Hello Chery’ voice assistant | Leatherette sports seats |
| Qi wireless phone charging | 64-colour animated ambient lighting |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | Dual-zone climate control |
| LED head- and tail-lights | Built-in dashcam |
| Sequential indicators |
Omoda 5 EX
There’s no difference to suspension or powertrain, but the EX does add some extra luxury, including:
| Black and red 18-inch alloy wheels | Puddle lamps |
| Power sunroof | Power tailgate |
| Red exterior highlights | Heated front seats |
| Heated steering wheel | Power-adjustable passenger seat |
| 360-degree camera system | Ambient interior lighting |
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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
The Chery Omoda 5 debuts a new platform for the brand, unrelated to the Tiggo range sold elsewhere. The engines are also said to be new and are built in-house by Chery.
Initially it will be front-drive only, with a 108kW/210Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine – badged 230T – driving the front wheels via a CVT.
The Chery Omoda 5’s rated ADR fuel consumption is 6.9L/100km in the combined cycle.
More powertrains are expected, including a more powerful 1.6-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder that employs a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. It will be available in front- or all-wheel drive configurations in the second half of 2023. Outputs are 145kW/290Nm.
Chery has confirmed an electric variant will join its combustion counterparts in the first half of 2024, though outputs, range, and price are not being discussed. To compete with BYD Atto 3 and GWM Ora, it will need at least 400km in a long-range version and 150kW.
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Safety
The Omoda 5 scored five stars in Euro NCAP crash testing when evaluated in 2022. It’s expected the rating will be ported across to a five-star ANCAP rating in due course.
With 16 active driver assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, lane-trace assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic-sign recognition and AEB with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction detection, the Omoda 5 scores well on paper.
We’ll have to wait and see whether the features suit Australian conditions, but Chery assures us that the vehicle has been subjected to a 12-month local evaluation program for suspension and adaptive driving aids.
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Dimensions
Measuring 4400mm long, 1830mm wide, and 1588mm tall, the Omoda 5 is similar in stature to a Mazda CX-30 or Toyota Corolla Cross. It rides on a 2630mm wheelbase, which makes the vehicle relatively roomy for a small SUV.
See how it stacks up against key rivals by clicking on the link below:
2023 Chery Omoda 5 boot space
Chery has not homologated boot space for Australian cars, but lists between 292-360L VDA. Our cars have a space-saver spare tyre beneath the boot, so expect the number to be on the lower end of that spectrum.
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Warranty and servicing
Chery is relaunching in Australia with a convincing after-sales deal: a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty complemented by the same period of roadside assistance, and seven years of capped-price servicing.
Service pricing is yet to be finalised, as are intervals for the Chery Omoda 5.
Availability
Chery hopes to capture eight per cent of the small SUV market share over the next 12 months, equating to around 11,000 sales, which would put the vehicle third in the top five small SUVs, and ahead of the Haval Jolion.
Chery will begin sales in March and is confident stock and supply will not be an issue for Australia. Even if stock is sparse at dealers, Chery said it will keep wait times below 80 days in Australia.
We’ll have a full 2023 Chery Omoda 5 review live shortly, so stay tuned to Wheels for the latest.
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