AS CHERY prepares to launch its Omoda model Down Below, it has made the choice to alter the title of its Omoda 5 SUV to ‘C5’ – a nameplate beforehand related to Citroen’s now-defunct sedan vary.
Priced from $29,990 drive-away, or $2000 greater than the outgoing Omoda 5 FX, the Chery C5 might be supplied in two trim grades – City and Final – providing a lot the identical stage of specification as earlier than.
For the Chery C5 City we discover tools highlights together with 17-inch alloy wheels, twin 10.25-inch instrumentation and infotainment screens, six-speaker audio, voice management, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, LED daytime operating lights, acoustic entrance door glass, seven airbags, and a “full suite of superior driver help programs”.
The Final grade (from $34,990 drive-away) gives 18-inch alloy wheels, red-painted brake callipers, an eight-speaker Sony-branded audio bundle, powered tailgate, faux-leather upholstery with front-seat heating, dual-zone local weather management, powered sunroof, wi-fi system charging pad, and a 360-degree digicam system.
Importantly, the C5 additionally introduces a number of mechanical upgrades together with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission in lieu of the Omoda 5’s constantly variable unit, and the multi-link rear suspension association beforehand supplied within the high-grade Omoda 5 GT instead of the previous torsion beam setup.
Elsewhere, modifications embody a restyled frontal masks with now-standard LED headlights and restyled grille, and on the within multi-colour LED ambient lighting. The cargo space of the mannequin additionally modifications, rising 10 litres to 370 litres.
“Wonderful tuning an already aggressive product, these modifications signify one other step ahead for the Chery model inside Australia” stated Chery Australia chief working officer Lucas Harris.
“We’re dedicated to providing a class-leading driving expertise and unbeatable worth for cash with all our automobiles and the MY25 C5 is a testomony to this.”
Mr Harris stated the all-electric Omoda E5 will even be renamed ‘E5’ to comply with the identical naming conference as its C5 sibling.
The Chery C5 might be obtainable in showrooms from this month and can proceed to be backed by a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee, seven years of capped-price servicing, and as much as seven years of roadside help.
Since its launch in Australia in Could 2023, the Chery Omoda 5 has moved shortly to turn out to be among the best sellers in its class. In the newest year-to-date gross sales figures, we notice cumulative gross sales of 1837 models, putting the Omoda 5 in twelfth place behind a barrage of Small SUV rivals.
To the top of April 2025, the Small SUV below $45K section has been led by the Hyundai Kona with 6806 unit gross sales (or 13.1 section share factors).
It leads the MG ZS with 6539 unit gross sales (12.6 per cent), GWM Haval Jolion with 5583 models (10.7 per cent), Chery Tiggo 4 with 4503 models (8.7 per cent), Mitsubishi ASX with 4484 (8.6 per cent), Toyota Corolla Cross with 4413 models (8.5 per cent), Mazda CX-30 with 3914 models (7.5 per cent), Subaru Crosstrek with 3549 models (6.8 per cent), Kia Seltos with 2867 models (5.5 per cent), and Nissan Qashqai with 1986 models (3.8 per cent).
2025 Chery C5 pricing*:
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City (a)
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$29,990
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New variant
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Final (a)
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$34,990
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New variant
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*Nationwide drive-away value.
