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Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Times
Omoda 9 SHS review — a cavernous hybrid SUV with a whopping range
Alan Partridge, you may recall, referred to his blue Lexus IS300 as 'the Japanese Mercedes'. In the Omoda 9 SHS we have the Chinese Mercedes. Who or what is Omoda? So saturated have we become with new Chinese car brands washing upon Britannia's shores, it's difficult to keep up. There's MG, BYD, GWM and its sub-brand Ora, Aiways, Maxus, Xpeng, Leapmotor, Skywell and now Jaecoo and its fancier sister Omoda. Both brands are owned by Chery, China's fourth largest car builder, which is also launching its eponymous mothership brand in the UK later this year. So will Nio, HiPhi, Avatr, Zeekr and Geely, all before the Christmas lights go up. Hongqi is set to follow in 2026. The Chinese build cheap, reliable, efficient cars with impressive technology. The new world order of cars has seen these guys sweep in and undercut the competition thanks to cheap labour and their direct access to the raw materials that make batteries. China sells 60 per cent of the world's EVs and 80 per cent of the batteries that power them. Here in Britain there are 73 dealers for the Chery brands Jaecoo and Omoda alone, and that figure is expected to rise to 130 before the end of this year. This is startling growth. The appeal of the Omoda 9 SHS (which stands for Super Hybrid System) is clear: a cavernous hybrid SUV that is well appointed and has legroom that'll embarrass a Mercedes GLE. And just savour the price. The Alabama-built Mercedes GLE 400 e 4MATIC Urban Edition, offering a combined 408bhp, costs £80,490. The Wuhu-built Omoda 9 is more powerful, with a combined 443bhp. It's faster to 62mph: 4.9 seconds versus the Merc's 6.1. And it costs just £44,990. To cap it all, the Omoda 9 offers only one extra: paint. White is free, black or grey is £750 and satin grey is £1,000. There are no other extras because everything is included as standard. All the safety tech, self-parking function, 20in alloy wheels, 14-speaker Sony audio, a huge panoramic powered sunroof — you name it, it's got it. As for styling, it's no uglier than anything else in its class. Squint your eyes and it could even pass for a modern Mercedes. The Omoda 9 boasts three headline figures that are seriously noteworthy. First, the price means you're paying just £100 per horsepower, a figure no other SUV gets near. The second is the Omoda's stated 700-mile overall range. On a lengthy drive I actually managed to extract 760 miles before I had to pull into a petrol station. If you set off from John O'Groats, you wouldn't quite get to Land's End on a single tank, but you'd get to Plymouth. The third headline figure is its 34.48kWh battery, meaning this hybrid has more electric power than the all-electric Renault Zoe. With a claimed pure electric range of 93 miles, it's the longest-range PHEV on sale. You could easily do most daily commutes with this car and never have to pay for petrol — a huge plus point. The battery feeds a pair of electric motors, while the other half of the powertrain is made up of a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine that's good for 154bhp and 159lb ft on its own. • Read more expert reviews, news and insights on cars and motoring Dynamically it's less involving than the Mercedes GLE and Range Rover Velar, but its handling is sharp and the power delivery is unruffled. Put it in sport mode and it tugs at the leash. It won't reward like a Porsche up the Stelvio Pass, but no one's going to buy it with that in mind. This is a car for getting from A to B cheaply, comfortably and reliably, and on that score it delivers better, probably, than any car under £60,000. It's arguably better value than a Range Rover or Mercedes, even if it lacks their heritage and verve. On the other hand, if you can spend more and wish to support the workers in Solihull or Tuscaloosa, please do so. Chinese imports provide more bang for your buck, but potentially at the expense of western car industries.
The Advertiser
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Omoda 9: Chery group's priciest model yet in Australia is a 395kW PHEV SUV
The Omoda 9 may have a familiar name, but it's dramatically different from the last model to wear the Omoda badge here – and considerably more expensive. Indeed, the Omoda 9 – a new flagship for the fledgling Omoda Jaecoo brand – is the most expensive vehicle from parent company Chery ever offered in Australia. Available in a single, fully loaded Virtue trim, the Omoda 9 large SUV – due in Omoda Jaecoo showrooms from early August – is priced from $61,990 before on-road costs. That makes it pricier than the current flagship from Chery's namesake brand, the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Ultimate priced at $49,990 drive-away, and the previous Omoda Jaecoo flagship, the Jaecoo J8 Ridge AWD at $54,990 drive-away. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The Omoda Jaecoo brand is a step up from Chery and consists of more traditionally SUV-styled vehicles bearing the Jaecoo name and sleeker vehicles bearing the Omoda name, with the Omoda 9 being the first such model in Australia. 'Omoda' was previously used on the Chery C5 and E5 small crossover SUVs, before they were renamed – ostensibly to reduce confusion. But the Omoda 9 is a much larger vehicle than the Chery Omoda 5, measuring 4775mm long, 1920mm wide and 1671mm tall on a 2800mm wheelbase – 35mm longer, 30mm wider and 4mm taller than a Mazda CX-60, which also offers a PHEV powertrain, if on a 70mm shorter wheelbase. It also uses a dramatically different powertrain, as while there's a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine under the bonnet, producing 105kW of power and 215Nm of torque, it's mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission It's also linked with two front electric motors and one rear electric motor, the latter giving the Omoda 9 all-wehel drive. These each produce 75kW/170Nm, 90kW/220Nm and 175kW/310Nm respectively, with the company claiming a combined output of 395kW and a 0-100km/h time of just 4.9 seconds – making it the Chery group's quickest model yet in Australia then, too. These electric motors are powered by a 34kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery, which gives the Omoda 9 an electric-only range under the NEDC cycle of 169km and total combined range of up to 1100km. Standard equipment includes: Don't expect a range of exterior paint colours, though – there are only white, grey, silver and black exterior finishes available, plus a mandatory black interior. The Omoda 9 is backed by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for both the vehicle and its high-voltage battery. Omoda Jaecoo also offers eight years of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing. Stay tuned for our full price and specs article on the Omoda 9. MORE: Explore the Omoda 9 showroom Content originally sourced from: The Omoda 9 may have a familiar name, but it's dramatically different from the last model to wear the Omoda badge here – and considerably more expensive. Indeed, the Omoda 9 – a new flagship for the fledgling Omoda Jaecoo brand – is the most expensive vehicle from parent company Chery ever offered in Australia. Available in a single, fully loaded Virtue trim, the Omoda 9 large SUV – due in Omoda Jaecoo showrooms from early August – is priced from $61,990 before on-road costs. That makes it pricier than the current flagship from Chery's namesake brand, the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Ultimate priced at $49,990 drive-away, and the previous Omoda Jaecoo flagship, the Jaecoo J8 Ridge AWD at $54,990 drive-away. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The Omoda Jaecoo brand is a step up from Chery and consists of more traditionally SUV-styled vehicles bearing the Jaecoo name and sleeker vehicles bearing the Omoda name, with the Omoda 9 being the first such model in Australia. 'Omoda' was previously used on the Chery C5 and E5 small crossover SUVs, before they were renamed – ostensibly to reduce confusion. But the Omoda 9 is a much larger vehicle than the Chery Omoda 5, measuring 4775mm long, 1920mm wide and 1671mm tall on a 2800mm wheelbase – 35mm longer, 30mm wider and 4mm taller than a Mazda CX-60, which also offers a PHEV powertrain, if on a 70mm shorter wheelbase. It also uses a dramatically different powertrain, as while there's a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine under the bonnet, producing 105kW of power and 215Nm of torque, it's mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission It's also linked with two front electric motors and one rear electric motor, the latter giving the Omoda 9 all-wehel drive. These each produce 75kW/170Nm, 90kW/220Nm and 175kW/310Nm respectively, with the company claiming a combined output of 395kW and a 0-100km/h time of just 4.9 seconds – making it the Chery group's quickest model yet in Australia then, too. These electric motors are powered by a 34kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery, which gives the Omoda 9 an electric-only range under the NEDC cycle of 169km and total combined range of up to 1100km. Standard equipment includes: Don't expect a range of exterior paint colours, though – there are only white, grey, silver and black exterior finishes available, plus a mandatory black interior. The Omoda 9 is backed by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for both the vehicle and its high-voltage battery. Omoda Jaecoo also offers eight years of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing. Stay tuned for our full price and specs article on the Omoda 9. MORE: Explore the Omoda 9 showroom Content originally sourced from: The Omoda 9 may have a familiar name, but it's dramatically different from the last model to wear the Omoda badge here – and considerably more expensive. Indeed, the Omoda 9 – a new flagship for the fledgling Omoda Jaecoo brand – is the most expensive vehicle from parent company Chery ever offered in Australia. Available in a single, fully loaded Virtue trim, the Omoda 9 large SUV – due in Omoda Jaecoo showrooms from early August – is priced from $61,990 before on-road costs. That makes it pricier than the current flagship from Chery's namesake brand, the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Ultimate priced at $49,990 drive-away, and the previous Omoda Jaecoo flagship, the Jaecoo J8 Ridge AWD at $54,990 drive-away. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The Omoda Jaecoo brand is a step up from Chery and consists of more traditionally SUV-styled vehicles bearing the Jaecoo name and sleeker vehicles bearing the Omoda name, with the Omoda 9 being the first such model in Australia. 'Omoda' was previously used on the Chery C5 and E5 small crossover SUVs, before they were renamed – ostensibly to reduce confusion. But the Omoda 9 is a much larger vehicle than the Chery Omoda 5, measuring 4775mm long, 1920mm wide and 1671mm tall on a 2800mm wheelbase – 35mm longer, 30mm wider and 4mm taller than a Mazda CX-60, which also offers a PHEV powertrain, if on a 70mm shorter wheelbase. It also uses a dramatically different powertrain, as while there's a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine under the bonnet, producing 105kW of power and 215Nm of torque, it's mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission It's also linked with two front electric motors and one rear electric motor, the latter giving the Omoda 9 all-wehel drive. These each produce 75kW/170Nm, 90kW/220Nm and 175kW/310Nm respectively, with the company claiming a combined output of 395kW and a 0-100km/h time of just 4.9 seconds – making it the Chery group's quickest model yet in Australia then, too. These electric motors are powered by a 34kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery, which gives the Omoda 9 an electric-only range under the NEDC cycle of 169km and total combined range of up to 1100km. Standard equipment includes: Don't expect a range of exterior paint colours, though – there are only white, grey, silver and black exterior finishes available, plus a mandatory black interior. The Omoda 9 is backed by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for both the vehicle and its high-voltage battery. Omoda Jaecoo also offers eight years of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing. Stay tuned for our full price and specs article on the Omoda 9. MORE: Explore the Omoda 9 showroom Content originally sourced from: The Omoda 9 may have a familiar name, but it's dramatically different from the last model to wear the Omoda badge here – and considerably more expensive. Indeed, the Omoda 9 – a new flagship for the fledgling Omoda Jaecoo brand – is the most expensive vehicle from parent company Chery ever offered in Australia. Available in a single, fully loaded Virtue trim, the Omoda 9 large SUV – due in Omoda Jaecoo showrooms from early August – is priced from $61,990 before on-road costs. That makes it pricier than the current flagship from Chery's namesake brand, the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Ultimate priced at $49,990 drive-away, and the previous Omoda Jaecoo flagship, the Jaecoo J8 Ridge AWD at $54,990 drive-away. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The Omoda Jaecoo brand is a step up from Chery and consists of more traditionally SUV-styled vehicles bearing the Jaecoo name and sleeker vehicles bearing the Omoda name, with the Omoda 9 being the first such model in Australia. 'Omoda' was previously used on the Chery C5 and E5 small crossover SUVs, before they were renamed – ostensibly to reduce confusion. But the Omoda 9 is a much larger vehicle than the Chery Omoda 5, measuring 4775mm long, 1920mm wide and 1671mm tall on a 2800mm wheelbase – 35mm longer, 30mm wider and 4mm taller than a Mazda CX-60, which also offers a PHEV powertrain, if on a 70mm shorter wheelbase. It also uses a dramatically different powertrain, as while there's a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine under the bonnet, producing 105kW of power and 215Nm of torque, it's mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission It's also linked with two front electric motors and one rear electric motor, the latter giving the Omoda 9 all-wehel drive. These each produce 75kW/170Nm, 90kW/220Nm and 175kW/310Nm respectively, with the company claiming a combined output of 395kW and a 0-100km/h time of just 4.9 seconds – making it the Chery group's quickest model yet in Australia then, too. These electric motors are powered by a 34kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery, which gives the Omoda 9 an electric-only range under the NEDC cycle of 169km and total combined range of up to 1100km. Standard equipment includes: Don't expect a range of exterior paint colours, though – there are only white, grey, silver and black exterior finishes available, plus a mandatory black interior. The Omoda 9 is backed by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for both the vehicle and its high-voltage battery. Omoda Jaecoo also offers eight years of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing. Stay tuned for our full price and specs article on the Omoda 9. MORE: Explore the Omoda 9 showroom Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 Omoda 9: Chery group's priciest model yet in Australia is a 395kW PHEV SUV
The Omoda 9 may have a familiar name, but it's dramatically different from the last model to wear the Omoda badge here – and considerably more expensive. Indeed, the Omoda 9 – a new flagship for the fledgling Omoda Jaecoo brand – is the most expensive vehicle from parent company Chery ever offered in Australia. Available in a single, fully loaded Virtue trim, the Omoda 9 large SUV – due in Omoda Jaecoo showrooms from early August – is priced from $61,990 before on-road costs. That makes it pricier than the current flagship from Chery's namesake brand, the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Ultimate priced at $49,990 drive-away, and the previous Omoda Jaecoo flagship, the Jaecoo J8 Ridge AWD at $54,990 drive-away. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The Omoda Jaecoo brand is a step up from Chery and consists of more traditionally SUV-styled vehicles bearing the Jaecoo name and sleeker vehicles bearing the Omoda name, with the Omoda 9 being the first such model in Australia. 'Omoda' was previously used on the Chery C5 and E5 small crossover SUVs, before they were renamed – ostensibly to reduce confusion. But the Omoda 9 is a much larger vehicle than the Chery Omoda 5, measuring 4775mm long, 1920mm wide and 1671mm tall on a 2800mm wheelbase – 35mm longer, 30mm wider and 4mm taller than a Mazda CX-60, which also offers a PHEV powertrain, if on a 70mm shorter wheelbase. It also uses a dramatically different powertrain, as while there's a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine under the bonnet, producing 105kW of power and 215Nm of torque, it's mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission It's also linked with two front electric motors and one rear electric motor, the latter giving the Omoda 9 all-wehel drive. These each produce 75kW/170Nm, 90kW/220Nm and 175kW/310Nm respectively, with the company claiming a combined output of 395kW and a 0-100km/h time of just 4.9 seconds – making it the Chery group's quickest model yet in Australia then, too. These electric motors are powered by a 34kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery, which gives the Omoda 9 an electric-only range under the NEDC cycle of 169km and total combined range of up to 1100km. Standard equipment includes: 20-inch alloy wheels Projector LED headlights Panoramic sunroof Power tailgate Head-up display 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto Satellite navigation 14-speaker Sony sound system (incl. two headrest speakers) 50W wireless phone charger Heated and ventilated front seats Heated and ventilated outboard rear seats 8-way power driver's seat with thigh support extension Heated steering wheel In-built fragrance system Colour-adjustable ambient lighting Autonomous emergency braking Blind-spot monitoring Driver attention monitoring Lane-keep assist Emergency lane-keep assist Rear cross-traffic assist Safe exit warning Semi-autonomous parking assist Front, rear and side parking sensors Surround-view camera 8 airbags Don't expect a range of exterior paint colours, though – there are only white, grey, silver and black exterior finishes available, plus a mandatory black interior. The Omoda 9 is backed by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for both the vehicle and its high-voltage battery. Omoda Jaecoo also offers eight years of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing.
Canberra Times
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
2025 Omoda 9: Chery group's priciest model yet in Australia is a 395kW PHEV SUV
The Omoda Jaecoo brand is a step up from Chery and consists of more traditionally SUV-styled vehicles bearing the Jaecoo name and sleeker vehicles bearing the Omoda name, with the Omoda 9 being the first such model in Australia.
Mail & Guardian
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Mail & Guardian
Omoda C9 PHEV: Best plug-in hybrid under R1m
Eye-catching: The Omada delivers on all it promises – safety, distance, luxury – and more. Photo: Supplied Until now, new energy vehicles (NEV) have not really taken off in the South African market. Although the segment experienced a 100.6% year-on-year increase in 2024, it still made up only 3% of the total new-vehicle market. Factors around the slow performance in new-energy vehicles include range anxiety, charging infrastructure and pricing. By the end of 2024, there was no plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) under a million rand. But Chinese manufacturers have recently released a variety of vehicles into the market that might just be the trigger to get NEVs on the road. BYD released the Sealion 6 in April and other brands followed suit. Omoda and Jaecoo released PHEV variants of the C9 and J7 in June, Chery released the PHEV variant of the Tiggo 7 Pro and Haval released the H6 GT in a PHEV as well. All of these models come in at under a million rand. The Mail & Guardian had the Omoda C9 on test for the week. Omoda is meant to be the luxury arm of Chery, so when you get one, you know that you are in for some amazing technology and brilliant features. To start off, while there are door handles, there's also a button that opens your door. This button was convenient and gave me a smooth feeling when doing something as simple as opening the car door. Then, Omoda takes keyless entry to a new level in this vehicle. There is no stop-start button. Just jump into the vehicle with your key, put your seatbelt on and you are ready to move wherever you need to. The car will not move unless you have your seatbelt on. I've only ever seen this with flagship Volvo models. Omoda is known for its bold exterior and luxurious interior and the C9 does not disappoint. The exterior features an eye-catching diamond-shaped grille, daytime running lights, and LED head- and tail-lights. The C9 PHEV boasts 20-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof and privacy glass for the second row. Red-painted brake callipers hint at sportiness, underscoring the C9 PHEV's performance capabilities. The finely stitched leather seats are extremely comfortable for both front and back seat passengers. The ambient lighting adds an extra dimension to the vehicle as the thin light strip moves above and below the dashboard all around the vehicle to the rear doors. The interior also features dual 12.3-inch digital displays with one being the instrument cluster and the other being the infotainment screen. I really love when manufacturers aim to give back seat passengers just as much of an experience as the driver and front seat passenger and Omoda does just that. The back seats recline electronically, passengers have their own climate controls and the seats are also heated. It was just perfect for the terrible Gauteng cold that were experiencing. Besides that, the back seats are also spacious and can comfortably fit three adults. When it comes to driving, Omoda pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with three electric motors that deliver 440kW of power and 915Nm of torque. That amount of power is actually very scary, but also very necessary when you need those quick overtakes. The vehicle moves smoothly when these electric motors and the engine work together. It provides silence to match the comfort that you feel on the inside. You can choose to drive the vehicle as a hybrid or in full electric mode. The Omoda C9 PHEV has a 34.5kWh battery that provides up to 150km of full electric range. The 65-litre petrol tank and 34.5kWh battery deliver just as promised. This makes the C9 PHEV amazing. Omoda claims that you can get 1 100km of driving on a full tank and full charge and, if you are charging up your battery more regularly, you could even get much more than the claimed figure on your fuel tank. The 34.5 kWh battery pack can be recharged in 5.5 hours when connected to a home charging wall box. Thanks to its 70kWh fast-charging capability, the C9 PHEV can replenish its battery from 30-80% in 25 minutes when plugged into a DC fast charger. When driving on the highway, I was allowing my battery to charge and surprisingly, for a 30km drive, my battery would regain about 35km of range, which I could then use in and around town. Omoda also doesn't play around with safety. On the launch in June, it put us through a moose test to show the vehicle's capabilities to assess danger and let the car do the work. The moose test is a vehicle stability test that simulates an emergency manoeuvre, like swerving to avoid a suddenly appearing obstacle. It assesses how well a car handles sudden direction changes at speed, specifically its stability and resistance to rollover. The cones were placed just 12m apart and at 60km/h, the Omoda C9 swerved in and out of danger with very little body roll. Other safety features include adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear cross-traffic brake, lane departure warning, lane change assist, lane departure prevention, integrated cruise assist and traffic congestion assist. Verdict and pricing The Omoda C9 PHEV comes in at R999 900, highlighting that premium vehicles can still be bought for less than R1 million. The power, range and posh nature of the vehicle make it totally worth it. In fact, if this vehicle had a German badge attached to it, it would easily be in the region of R2 million to R2.5 million. The Omoda C9 comes with a seven-year or 100 000km service plan, seven-year or 200 000km vehicle warranty, a 10-year or 200 000km warranty for certain electric drive unit components, a 10-year or one million kilometre engine warranty, and a 10-year or unlimited km power battery pack warranty (for the first owner, reverting to 10 years or 200 000km for subsequent owners).
