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NZ Autocar
7 days ago
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Omoda introduces an updated E5 model
Omoda Jaecoo has introduced an updated E5 MY25.5 range, which now starts from $40,990 + ORC. Consisting of two highly equipped variants, BX and EX, the Omoda E5 is a value leader in the EV segment. Read our review of the original Omoda E5. Power now increases to 155kW, for easy acceleration in and out of town. The E5 can travel up to 430km (WLTP) on a single charge. Roy Munoz, Chief Commercial Officer, Omoda Jaecoo NZ said: 'Fine tuning an already competitive product, these changes represent another step forward for the Omoda brand.' 'We are committed to offering a class-leading driving experience and unbeatable value for money. All our vehicles and the updated E5 are a testament to this.' Standard features across the range include dual 12.3″ LCD instrument cluster and integrated multimedia touchscreen. Expect also 18-inch alloy wheels, premium steering wheel, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There's also a 'Hello Omoda' voice control system. The E5 offers an array of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). They comprise Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and Door Opening Warning (DOW). Step up to the EX variant ($44,990 + ORC) and there are heated front and outboard rear seats, colour selectable ambient lighting, and an eight-speaker Sony sound system. There's also a 50W wireless phone charger, rear privacy glass, a power sunroof with retractable sunshade and a surround view camera. Along with this update, the petrol-powered C5 has also received a facelift and follows the same variant naming convention. Both models are available in showrooms now. They are backed by Omoda's seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and up to seven years of roadside assistance. The high-voltage battery is covered by an eight-year unlimited-kilometre warranty.
7NEWS
08-08-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Australia doesn't have too many car brands, says one of its newest arrivals
Australia has room for more car brands despite an influx of new automakers, according to Omoda Jaecoo's chief operating officer, but parent company Chery isn't imminently adding more to its local product offering. Speaking at the launch of the Omoda 9 plug-in hybrid SUV – the priciest model yet from the fledgling Omoda Jaecoo brand – chief operating officer Roy Muñoz said having more brands benefits Australian new car buyers. 'It's a good question,' Mr Muñoz told media, including CarExpert when asked about launching a new marque to compete with more than 70 existing brands in Australia's relatively small sales market of around 1.2 million vehicles annually. 'I think there's always room for new technology, a new brand – whether it's brand new or not – but new technology, certainly, and a different market position for Omoda Jaecoo.' CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. 'I welcome competition because it breeds innovation, improves everyone's product offering and it gives more choice for Australians.' Omoda Jaecoo – pitched as being more upmarket than Chery's namesake brand – was announced in Australia earlier this year, with the Omoda name previously used on the Chery Omoda 5 and Omoda E5 SUVs that are now known as the Chery C5 and E5 respectively. It joins a raft of new and emerging makes including Zeekr, Denza and likely others in an already saturated Australian new car market. 'In terms of do we need another brand – well I think it's great that Australians are spoilt for choice, right – and we'll let them decide what suits their lifestyles and what suits their driving,' Mr Muñoz said. 'Omoda and Jaecoo obviously speak to different customers and market to different positioning of the product itself [compared to Chery].' 'If you can find your niche – which we're still in the process of identifying our customer – but if you can do that… and, looking beyond the product itself, where you can differentiate your brand rather than just looking at the physical product.' While the brand is called Omoda Jaecoo, the brand sells a variety of vehicles with either Omoda or Jaecoo badging with the latter having more traditional SUV styling. Omoda Jaecoo is one of almost a dozen of brands Chery offers in various countries around the world, which includes Exeed, Jetour and iCaur. While Chery Australia hasn't confirmed any additional brands – telling CarExpert it's currently focused on its Chery and Omoda Jaecoo brands – it hasn't ruled out adding to its offering in future. When asked about iCaur, which recently unveiled its Toyota LandCruiser -rivalling V27 large SUV, Mr Muñoz wouldn't confirm or reject the brand coming to Australia. 'It comes back to – if you find your niche, you find your customer, anything can work.'
Auto Express
07-08-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Omoda 5 and E5 receive substantial upgrades after less than a year on sale
The Omoda 5 and all-electric Omoda E5 have received some significant upgrades after less than a year on sale following critical media reviews. Among the changes to the Hyundai Kona rival are revised suspension to improve handling and 'provide a more dynamic proposition to drivers.' To achieve this, the two cars have had their front suspension geometry tweaked and received a new electric steering system. They also have new front wheel hubs and bearings, and tweaked brake linings, which are supposed to help improve safety. Elsewhere, rather than having a different cabin design from its sibling, the petrol-powered Omoda 5 now features the same interior as the E5, including dual 12.25-inch displays. The gear selector is now a column-mounted stalk behind the steering wheel, which has also been tweaked, while the wireless charging pad has been moved to a more convenient spot on the centre console. Advertisement - Article continues below To maximise boot space, the Omoda 5's full-size spare wheel has been ditched, increasing luggage capacity from 372 litres to 430 litres. However that still can't match the 466-litre boot in the Kona, or the 492 litres of space you get in another rival, the Renault Symbioz. The Omoda 5's turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine is the same as before, meaning there's still no hybrid assistance, however power has dropped from 183bhp to 145bhp. Before, the mid-size SUV was capable of 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds, but we assume the updated model will need slightly longer to get the job done. If you're in the market for a hybrid SUV , the Omoda 5 has a sister car, the Jaecoo 7 , which is available for just over £250 per month right now through our own Find a Car service. Its plug-in 'Super Hybrid System' can deliver up to 56 miles of pure-electric driving. Meanwhile, the electric Omoda E5 has received a new 61kWh battery pack, which is the same size as before but more energy dense, allowing the electric SUV's range to increase from 257 to 267 miles. The maximum peak charging speed has also jumped from 80kW to 130kW, and an energy-saving heat pump will be fitted as standard on all models. The updated Omoda 5 is available to order now, with prices starting from £23,990 – £1,245 less than it cost last August, and nearly £3,000 less than the most basic Hyundai Kona – while the Omoda E5 starts from £33,065. Both versions are offered in Knight and Noble trims. Now you can buy a car through our network of top dealers around the UK. Search for the latest deals…
7NEWS
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 Chery E5 price and specs
Chery's first and thus far only electric vehicle (EV) in Australia now has a slightly different name. The Chery Omoda E5 small electric SUV has become the Chery E5, with the Omoda lettering on its front and rear ends and steering wheel replaced with Chery lettering. That's because Chery will launch the Omoda brand in its own right in Australia during the second half of 2025. While the Chery C5 (formerly the Chery Omoda 5) and E5 are sold under this brand in other markets, they won't be here. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The E5 Urban (formerly the Omoda E5 BX) is now priced from $36,990 before on-road costs, matching the promotional pricing available for its predecessor since early this year. That's a whopping $6000 less than when that model was released late last year. The E5 Ultimate (formerly the Omoda E5 EX) is now priced at $40,990 before on-roads, which is $1000 more than the promotional pricing introduced earlier this year but $5000 less than at launch. The spec list for the E5 is essentially unchanged from the Omoda E5, with a couple of exceptions. 'Based on a global realignment, the only amends are the removal of navigation in the EX/BX models, and puddle lamps in EX,' said a Chery Australia spokesperson. 'Both models continue to have Apple CarPlay/Android Auto for navigation requirements.' The Chery E5 is on sale now. Pricing Drive-away pricing differs from state to state. Drivetrains and Efficiency The E5 features MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension. Dimensions Servicing and Warranty The Chery E5 is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty. Capped-price servicing information isn't yet available, though the outgoing Omoda E5 requires servicing every 12 months or 20,000km, with the total price over seven years working out to $1901.34. Safety The Chery E5 has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022 of the Omoda 5 on which it's based. Standard safety equipment includes: Adaptive cruise control Autonomous emergency braking Blind-spot monitoring Driver attention monitoring Lane-keep assist Emergency lane-keep assist Integrated Cruise Assist Traffic Jam Assist Rear cross-traffic assist Safe exit warning Speed limit information Front, front-side, curtain and front-centre airbags Multi-collision brake Reversing camera Front and rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring The Ultimate adds a surround-view camera. Standard Equipment There are two members of the 2025 E5 lineup. The Urban comes standard with the following equipment: 18-inch alloy wheels Kumho PS71 215/55 R18 tyres Full-size spare wheel Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes LED headlights LED front fog lights with cornering function Automatic high-beam Proximity entry with push-button start Rain-sensing wipers Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto DAB digital radio Voice assistant 50W wireless phone charger 6-speaker sound system Fabric upholstery with leatherette bolsters Folding rear armrest with cupholders Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents Gloss woodgrain effect trim with dark chrome accents Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment 3 x USB-A outlets (1 x dash, 1 x upper windscreen, 1 x rear) 2 x USB-C outlets (1 x front, 1 x rear) 2 x 12V outlets (1 x front, 1 x boot) The Ultimate adds: Sequential rear indicators Power sunroof Acoustic front door glass Rear privacy glass Power tailgate Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel Heated steering wheel Leatherette upholstery 6-way power driver's seat 4-way power passenger seat Heated front seats Heated outboard rear seats Colour-adjustable ambient lighting 8-speaker Sony sound system Colours Titan Green is the standard exterior paint finish, with the following colours available at an additional cost: Lunar White Saturn Silver Space Black Martian Red Titan Green with Black roof (Ultimate only)
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 Chery E5 price and specs
Chery's first and thus far only electric vehicle (EV) in Australia now has a slightly different name. The Chery Omoda E5 small electric SUV has become the Chery E5, with the Omoda lettering on its front and rear ends and steering wheel replaced with Chery lettering. That's because Chery will launch the Omoda brand in its own right in Australia during the second half of 2025. While the Chery C5 (formerly the Chery Omoda 5) and E5 are sold under this brand in other markets, they won't be here. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The E5 Urban (formerly the Omoda E5 BX) is now priced from $36,990 before on-road costs, matching the promotional pricing available for its predecessor since early this year. That's a whopping $6000 less than when that model was released late last year. The E5 Ultimate (formerly the Omoda E5 EX) is now priced at $40,990 before on-roads, which is $1000 more than the promotional pricing introduced earlier this year but $5000 less than at launch. The spec list for the E5 is essentially unchanged from the Omoda E5, with a couple of exceptions. 'Based on a global realignment, the only amends are the removal of navigation in the EX/BX models, and puddle lamps in EX,' said a Chery Australia spokesperson. 'Both models continue to have Apple CarPlay/Android Auto for navigation requirements.' The Chery E5 is on sale now. Drive-away pricing differs from state to state. The E5 features MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Chery E5 is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Capped-price servicing information isn't yet available, though the outgoing Omoda E5 requires servicing every 12 months or 20,000km, with the total price over seven years working out to $1901.34. The Chery E5 has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022 of the Omoda 5 on which it's based. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Standard safety equipment includes: Adaptive cruise control Autonomous emergency braking Blind-spot monitoring Driver attention monitoring Lane-keep assist Emergency lane-keep assist Integrated Cruise Assist Traffic Jam Assist Rear cross-traffic assist Safe exit warning Speed limit information Front, front-side, curtain and front-centre airbags Multi-collision brake Reversing camera Front and rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring The Ultimate adds a surround-view camera. There are two members of the 2025 E5 lineup. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Urban comes standard with the following equipment: 18-inch alloy wheels Kumho PS71 215/55 R18 tyres Full-size spare wheel Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes LED headlights LED front fog lights with cornering function Automatic high-beam Proximity entry with push-button start Rain-sensing wipers Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto DAB digital radio Voice assistant 50W wireless phone charger 6-speaker sound system Fabric upholstery with leatherette bolsters Folding rear armrest with cupholders Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents Gloss woodgrain effect trim with dark chrome accents Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment 3 x USB-A outlets (1 x dash, 1 x upper windscreen, 1 x rear) 2 x USB-C outlets (1 x front, 1 x rear) 2 x 12V outlets (1 x front, 1 x boot) The Ultimate adds: Sequential rear indicators Power sunroof Acoustic front door glass Rear privacy glass Power tailgate Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel Heated steering wheel Leatherette upholstery 6-way power driver's seat 4-way power passenger seat Heated front seats Heated outboard rear seats Colour-adjustable ambient lighting 8-speaker Sony sound system Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Titan Green is the standard exterior paint finish, with the following colours available at an additional cost: Lunar White Saturn Silver Space Black Martian Red Titan Green with Black roof (Ultimate only) Lunar White with Black roof (Ultimate only) MORE: Everything Chery C5 and E5
