OMODA UK introduces full-hybrid model OMODA 5 SHS-H On January 21, OMODA UK introduced its first full-hybrid model, the OMODA 5 SHS-H. Its price starts from GBP 25,740. The model will be available through OMODA&JAECOO UK’s nationwide dealer network from March 2026. The OMODA 5 SHS-H delivers a combined power output of up to 150 kW, front-wheel-drive performance, and optimised efficiency. Equipped with a 1.5-litre turbo gasoline engine, 1.83 kWh...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Chery Malaysia sales surpass 30,000 units in under 3 years; Production expansion underway Reported on January 6, 2026, Chery has posted cumulative sales of 30,073 vehicles in Malaysia following its market re-entry in mid-2023, with 12,930 units recorded in 2025 alone. This translates to an average monthly sales volume exceeding 1,000 units. These figures refer exclusively to Chery-branded models and exclude vehicles sold under the Jaecoo, Jetour,...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08

Omoda Jaecoo to introduce two more models in Brazil in 2026 On November 19, it was reported that Omoda and Jaecoo announced their expansion plans during the São Paulo International Motor Show. The companies confirmed the arrival of the Jaecoo 5 and Jaecoo 8 hybrid SUVs for 2026, joining a lineup that already includes the Omoda 5, Omoda 7, Omoda E5, and Jaecoo 7. Both models will feature the Super HEV+EV hybrid system, offering a driving range of...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

Omoda & Jaecoo planning to start production in Brazil by mid-2026 On October 30, it was reported that Omoda & Jaecoo plans to begin vehicle assembly in Brazil by mid-2026. The announcement was confirmed by the company’s CEO during an event in São Paulo, where the Omoda 5 and Omoda 7 hybrids were introduced. The executive stated that the company expects to start assembling its first vehicles in the country within the first half of 2026. He also...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Jetour T2 to launch soon in Malaysia; To be locally assembled alongside Dashing and VT9 On October 24, 2025, Jetour Auto Malaysia teased the upcoming launch of the Jetour T2 on its social media page, posting the caption: “When the machine awakens, adventure begins. Get ready to meet the unstoppable Jetour T2.” Back in November 2024, Jetour Auto International’s Vice President announced in China that all Jetour models for the Malaysian market...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

New Chery O5 SUV launches in Malaysia, formerly known as Omoda 5 On September 10, 2025, the Chery O5 compact crossover SUV was officially launched in Malaysia, priced from MYR 116,800. It showcases Chery’s latest design language with a Pixel Diamond Front Grille and X-shaped front bumper, complemented by arrow-shaped LED daytime running lights with sequential turn signals. Measuring 4,400x 1,830x 1,588 mm (LWH) with a 2,630 mm wheelbase, the O5...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Omoda & Jaecoo inaugurates parts distribution center in Brazil On June 30, it was reported that Chinese automaker Omoda & Jaecoo inaugurated its new parts distribution center in Cajamar, São Paulo, as part of its strategy to solidify its presence in Brazil. The operation, managed by logistics company DSV, began with 600 m² and is already expanding to 1,500 m² with BRL 30 million in inventory for its Omoda E5 and Jaecoo 7 models. By year-end, t...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Omoda & Jaecoo to introduce new models in Brazil in 2025 On June 12, it was reported that Omoda & Jaecoo will expand their vehicle lineup in Brazil with the importation of two new models: the Omoda 5 HEV and the Omoda 7 SHS. This move comes less than two months after the company began selling its first vehicles in the country. Both models were unveiled at the Interlagos Festival in São Paulo and are expected to go on sale in the fourth quarter o...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

Omoda and Jaecoo brands launch in Brazil The Chinese Chery Group’s Omoda and Jaecoo brands were officially launched in Brazil, debuting with two models, the Omoda E5 compact electric SUV and the Jaecoo 7 compact plug-in hybrid SUV. The vehicles will be initially imported, though manufacturing in Brazil should begin before 2028. The Omoda E5 is a compact SUV-coupe with dimensions similar to the Jeep Compass. It will be offered in two versions: a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

Omoda & Jaecoo first 1,000 vehicles to go on sale in April in Brazil On March 6, it was announced that Omoda & Jaecoo's first batch of 1,000 SUVs is en route to Brazil and will be available for sale in April. The vehicles, including the Omoda 5 electric (OE5) and Jaecoo 7 plug-in hybrid (J7), left the ports of Shanghai and Tianjin, China, on February 27 and will be distributed through 50 dealerships across 17 states. The shipment will arrive at a...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

Caoa Chery transfers space of Jacareí plant to Omoda & Jaecoo in Brazil On February 6, it was reported that the former Caoa International and Chery Automobile have signed an agreement with Acteco Brasil, operating as Omoda & Jaecoo Brazil Automobile, to transfer 436,000 of the 1 million square meters of its plant in Jacareí, closed since May 2022. However, this land does not include the existing factory structure. Omoda Jaecoo, a Chery Group br...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/08

EBRO to begin production of PHEV models at Zona Franca plant, Spain from March 2025 On January 29, multiple sources reported that Ebro plans to begin manufacturing plug-in hybrids at its Zona Franca plant in Spain in March and April 2025. The first model to feature this engine will be the S700, followed by the S800. The plant is set to produce test units in March and start mass production by the end of the month or early next month. Initially, th...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/03

Green NCAP releases ratings for Mazda, Tesla, Hyundai, Mercedes, Opel, Dacia, BYD and Chery vehicles On December 12, Green NCAP released results for the Mazda MX-30, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Tesla Model 3, Hyundai KONA, Dacia Duster, BYD ATTO 2, and Chery OMODA5 in its final release of 2024. The Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV, a plug-in hybrid, achieved a clean air assessment score of 81 km in pure electric range. However, the combust...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

Chery officially starts production of OMODA E5 EV in Malaysia at Inokom plant Announced on November 8, 2024, Chery Auto Malaysia has celebrated the successful roll-off of the first CKD unit of the OMODA E5 from its production line at the Inokom plant. Launched in March, the OMODA E5 is known for its modern design and advanced technology. The initiative is in-line with the government’s policy of localization compliance and will support and assi...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/11

Chery exports Indonesia-made OMODA 5 cars to Vietnam for first time Announced on November 1, 2024, PT Chery Motor Indonesia, for the first time, carried out the exports of locall-made 120 Chery OMODA 5 cars to Vietnam. This took place at Cikarang Dry Port (CDP), Bekasi Regency (West Java). Along with the start of exports to Vietnam, the company continues to evaluate and prepare internally. This is to prepare exports for other Indonesia-made model...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/04

GlobalData blog: Paris Motor Show 2024, Chinese automakers secure their entry into Europe Chinese automakers commanded attention at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, underscoring a remarkable shift in the global automotive landscape. The event is increasingly becoming a stage for Chinese automakers to showcase their vehicles, highlighting their growing presence and intention to carve out a significant share of the European market amidst a domestic slowd...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

Ebro and Chery delays Omoda 5 production at Barcelona Zona Franca plant, Spain On September 10, multiple sources reported that Ebro and Chery have decided to postpone the production of the Omoda 5 electric model at the Zona Franca plant in Barcelona, Spain, until 2025. The vehicle was originally scheduled to begin production by the end of 2024. According to the company the European tariffs on Chinese cars have delayed the production of the vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/11

First batch of Omoda cars arrives in Philippines; other Omoda/Jaecoo models to be announced soon Reported on September 2, 2024, Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. revealed that the first batch of its vehicles, including both the Omoda 5 and the Omoda E5 EV models, has already arrived in the Philippines. Both Omoda models will be available in Omoda & Jaecoo dealerships scheduled to open in September until November 2024. The dealerships are stra...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/02

Omoda and Jaecoo planning to assemble vehicles in Brazil On August 12, it was announced that Omoda and Jaecoo brands plan to assemble their vehicles in Brazil. O&J confirmed that the Omoda 3, 5, and 7 SUVs, along with the Jaecoo 5, 7, and 8 models, featuring hybrid and electric engines, will be available within the next 3 years through an exclusive network of initially 50 dealerships, which could expand to 150 locations by 2027. Out of the 6 SUVs...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/17

Chery and Ebro to start production of Omoda 5 in Spain by 2024 On July 12, The Barcelona City Council delegation visited Chery's R&D center in Shanghai, China, to learn about the advanced technologies used by the automaker. During the meeting, Chery and Catalan company Ebro announced their plans to start production of the Omoda 5, equipped with Chinese technology, at the Ebro Factory in Barcelona's Free Trade Zone, Spain, by the end of 2024. Foll...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/15