CHERY has issued an MY24 drive-away pricing schedule for its Omoda 5 small SUV, the current re-entrant to Australia’s new automotive market additionally asserting a supplementary efficiency enhanced variant known as the Omoda 5 GT 1.6T in two variations.
The entry degree Omoda 5 BX 1.5T 2WD (entrance) is pitched at $34,490 drive-away with the higher outfitted, additionally front-wheel drive EX 1.5T including $2500.
The 2 new GT 1.6T fashions are in front- and all-wheel drive configuration, the previous priced at $38,990 drive-away and the latter including a $2500 premium at $41,490 drive-away.
The Omoda 5 was beforehand priced excluding on-road prices beginning at $29,990 for the entry mannequin which tallies to a modest value rise when the now included on-road prices are factored in.
This after all doesn’t apply to the GT which is a brand new mannequin.
The Omoda 5 has a few direct China-sourced opponents within the GWM Haval Jolion (from $28,490 drive-away) and the MG ZS T (from $26,990 drive-away). Different potential competitors on the inexpensive finish of the small SUV phase comes from the decade-old Mitsubishi ASX (from $24,490 +ORC) and the Mazda CX-30 (from $32,990 +ORC.
Chery Australia’s Mitchell Tulk stated the corporate had a few of its MY24 fashions “on the water” with deliveries of the front-wheel drive GT due into dealerships this month.
The Omoda 5 was launched right here final 12 months and has chalked up good gross sales of 5370 models within the hotly contested small SUV phase dominated by MG’s ZS mannequin with practically 30,000 models offered final 12 months.
GWM Haval’s Jolion ticked over 11,252 models gross sales over the identical interval.
The five-star ANCAP rated Omoda 5 is a tech-heavy car boasting intensive driver help and comfort-related options in addition to what is named “shock and delight” equipment.
The styling is wedgy and engine efficiency within the 1.5T at the very least is nice with the stronger 1.6T anticipated to be higher once more. GoAuto has booked a drive of the GT for subsequent month, as soon as Chery Australia lands a couple of examples.
The brand new GT’s could maintain extra enchantment than the smaller 1.5T variants due to its further energy, torque, and impartial rear suspension in lieu of a torsion beam.
The 1.6T turbocharged petrol 4 pot is nice for 137kW at 5500rpm and 275Nm at 2000rpm with drive by an “superior and smooth-shifting” seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission. Gasoline consumption for the front-wheel drive is rated at a claimed mixed 6.8 litres per 100km and seven.4L/100km for the AWD.
Engine output for the 1.5T stays 115kW/230Nm and gasoline mixed gasoline consumption is 6.9L/100km.
New options for 2024 embody a digital radio, frameless rear-view mirror with auto dimming perform and a extra highly effective 50-watt wi-fi gadget charger. Particular badging on the boot lid defines the GT variants.
The newest Omoda 5 maintains what Chery Australia says is similar degree of excellence by way of security options and a spread of good applied sciences together with leading edge infotainment techniques, connectivity choices comprising Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus Chery’s “Hi there Chery” voice management system.
“The MY24 Omoda 5 represents one other step ahead for the Chery model in Australia, providing shoppers extra efficiency and selection, whereas sustaining the deal with worth for cash and Chery’s dedication to excellent customer support” stated Chery Australia managing director Lucas Harris.
A manufacturing facility bonus of $1500 applies to shares of the run-out MY23 Omoda 5 till January 31
2024 Chery Omoda 5 pricing*:
BX 1.5T (a) | $34,490 |
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EX 1.5T (a) | $36,990 |
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GT 1.6T (a) | $38,990 | New variant |
GT 1.6T AWD (a) | $41,490 | New variant |
*Nationwide drive-away value.
