Omoda unveils refreshed C5 X series in South Africa On April 17, OMODA unveiled the refreshed C5 X Series compact crossover in South Africa, with prices starting at ZAR 425,900. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine paired with a new six-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT), delivering 115 kW of power and 230 Nm of torque. The vehicle can now accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 9 seconds, reducing the time by 0.9...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

Omoda and Jaecoo Motor Philippines holds official brand launch; 3 models made available On February 18, 2025, Omoda and Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. held its official brand launch event in the Philippines, presenting the newly launched Omoda C5 crossover, Omoda E5 BEV, and Jaecoo EJ6 e-SUV, all imported from China. According to the company, it set an initial monthly sales target of 500 units per month (during Q1) before increasing it to 1,000 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Jaecoo EJ6 EV set to be launched in Philippines, starting with dual motor AWD version Reported on January 13, 2025, Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines is set to launch the all-electric Jaecoo EJ6. This followed the start of retail sales of the Omoda C5 and E5 in the Philippines. O&J’s local dealers have reportedly revealed the specifications of the EJ6. Prices are said to start at PHP 1,849,000 for the dual motor AWD version. Also known as Jaecoo J6 an...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

OMODA and JAECOO to expand product range in South Africa with 6 new models in 2025 On November 26, OMODA and JAECOO announced plans to expand their product ranges in 2025 by entering new segments and targeting a broader audience in South Africa. Both brands will introduce 6 vehicles, including: The JAECOO J5, which features a 13.2-inch touchscreen, the largest panoramic roof in its class, advanced air filtration, and smart climate control. The a...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

OMODA and JAECOO showcases vehicles at South Africa's 2024 Festival of Motoring On September 3, OMODA and JAECOO announced that it has showcased its JAECOO J7, the OMODA C5 and the soon-to-launch OMODA C9 coupé-style SUV at 2024 Festival of Motoring in Gauteng, South Africa, from August 30 to September 1, 2024. Additionally, the brand also previewed its upcoming expansion into the local new-energy vehicle market with the introduction of the full...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/03

OMODA to launch OMODA C5 in UAE by end of 2024 On August 26, OMODA and JAECOO announced that they will launch the OMODA C5, JAECOO J7, and OMODA E5 in the UAE. The new OMODA C5 will be launched in the UAE by the end of this year. The OMODA C5 has been awarded a new 5-star rating from ASEAN NCAP.  (Based on OMODA press release)...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

Omoda C5 EV launched in Thailand; bookings for Jaecoo 6 EV opened On August 6, 2024, Omoda & Jaecoo Thailand held the “O-PHENOMENON” event in Bangkok, which marked the local launch of the Omoda C5 EV. Priced from THB 899,000, its 2 available variants are the Long Range Plus and the Long Range Ultimate.  This 5-seater electric SUV measures (LWH) 4,424x 1,830x 1,588 mm with a 2,630-mm wheelbase. It is equipped with a motor that generates 204 h...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/07

OMODA & JAECOO introduces electric OMODA E5 in UAE On July 24, OMODA & JAECOO introduced their all-electric SUV, the OMODA E5 in UAE.  Following previous announcements of the OMODA C5 and JAECOO J7, OMODA E5 will be the third model of the brand to be launched in the UAE market in the coming months. Equipped with a 61kWh battery capacity, 80kW fast charging power, and a 28-minute fast charging Blade (LFP) Battery, the OMODA E5 excels in high-temp...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/25

for electric cars in Thailand. Production (of HEVs and BEVs) is expected to begin in 2025 to serve domestic market and other (RHD) overseas markets. This project received approval for investment promotion from the BOI on April 2, 2024. Chery will conduct business in Thailand under the company named Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand). Omoda and Jaecoo are Chery's sub brands for marketing abroad. The factory will be set up in Rayong Province. In the first p...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/23

Omoda & Jaecoo officially enter Thailand; Chery to soon conclude local EV plant plan On March 20, 2024, Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) Co., Ltd. officially made the brand launch in Thailand. As a subsidiary of Chinese EV manufacture, Chery Automobile, the company is ready to penetrate the Thai electrified vehicle market with 1 Omoda model and 3 Jaecoo models confirmed for 2024. According to the company, the OMODA C5 EV is scheduled to be launched in T...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/21

Omoda and Jacoo's official brand launch in Thailand scheduled for March 20 Reported on March 5, 2024, Omoda & Jaecoo Thailand announced the readiness to penetrate the Thai electrified vehicle market, at the Dealer Conference and MoU Signing Ceremony recently held in Bangkok, ahead of the official launch event of the brand in Thailand on March 20, titled “Unveiling a New Era of Mobility”. Omoda & Jaecoo Thailand Co., Ltd., which represents 2 e...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/11

Chery confirms 3 new brands in Brazil Chery has decided to introduce the Exeed, Jaecoo and Omoda brands to the Brazilian market, and aims to enter the top 10 in sales. The first cars to be launched are the J7 SUV models from Jaecoo and the C5 from Omoda, which will probably change their name once arriving in Brazil and are expected to be released during the first half of 2024. Chery's activities in Brazil will be led by O&J (Omoda and Jaecoo) and...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/21

OMODA South Africa to present OMODA C5 at Festival of Motoring On August 23, OMODA announced that it will participate in the Festival of Motoring and present the OMODA C5, an urban crossover SUV tailored for the contemporary South African lifestyle. Noteworthy is the OMODA C5's recent attainment of the esteemed five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Based on OMODA South Africa press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/25

OMODA considering C5 EV for South Africa On May 29, OMODA South Africa announced that the first left-hand drive models of  OMODA C5 EV have already been shipped to destinations across the world. The model is under study for South Africa and other right-hand drive countries like Australia.  OMODA South Africa looks forward to testing the model on local soil. The model was first displayed at the Shanghai Auto Show. Besides, JAECOO is in the final...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/30

Chery’s Omoda brand launches in Mexico, seeks 5% of the Mexican market On May 19, the Chery Group announced the arrival of its Omoda brand in the Mexican market with two models, the Omoda C5 compact SUV and Omoda O5 sedan. Imported from China, the Omoda brand is distinguished from other Chery vehicles through an avant-garde, a high level of equipment, dynamic performance, and the latest in technology, with the aim of attracting younger consume...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/27

Chery launches OMODA brand in South Africa On April 14, Chery Group announced that South Africa is the first country in Africa to welcome OMODA. The brand name of "OMODA" was selected from more than 10,000 naming proposals in more than 30 countries around the world. OMODA comes from the Latin root, "O" is derived from oxygen, indicating new life and vitality, and "MODA" which comes from "Modern", which signifies the brand’s focus on a modern an...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/17

Chery International introduces OMODA C5 in South Africa On March 13, Chery International introduced the OMODA brand in South Africa, making it the first country on the African continent to offer this new brand to motorists. The first model from OMODA, the OMODA C5, will become available in mid-April and will be sold through 30 pre-selected dealers covering all major metros and cities. OMODA C5 is built on the Chery Group’s T1X platform. Among t...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/16

OMODA starts delivery of C5 in Russia On November 25, Official dealerships of the OMODA brand in Russia started issuing C5 cars to customers, the first batch of 100 units has already been delivered. It is expected that by the end of November at least 1,000 C5 fastback crossovers will appear on the roads of Russia. The crossover C5 of the OMODA brand is presented on the Russian market in three trim levels, 13 color combinations, and one power ...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/28

Chery’s OMODA plans to open official brand dealerships throughout Russia  On November 18, OMODA Russia announced the opening of official brand dealerships throughout Russia and its readiness to meet with the first buyers. The OMODA car brand has signed dealer agreements with leading and dynamically developing representatives of the automotive business throughout the Russian Federation.OMODA dealerships offer a full range of services for the sa...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/23

Chery Russia reveals the interior of C5 crossover On August 24, Chery Automobiles Rus OMODA C5 has a sleek interior that matches the car's futuristic look. The instrument panel and the infotainment complex screen are presented in the form of dual LCD screens with a diagonal of 10.25 inches each and an HD resolution of 1920x720 pixels. The center display will connect an iOS or Android smartphone, displaying the content of the device, as well as ...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/29