Priced from RM 109k, CKD Chery Omoda 5 launched in Malaysia: 2 variants, 1.5 turbo, full ADAS

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has witnessed the unveiling of yet one more new model, as the Chery Omoda 5 has just been launched in Malaysia. Locally-assembled (CKD) in the Inokom facility at Kulim, Kedah, there are two variants on offer with prices as follows:

• Omoda 5 C: RM 108,800
• Omoda 5 H: RM 118,800

The price comes with a standard 7-year warranty and a 5-year free servicing package. However, the first 3,000 customers of the Tiggo 8 Pro will get a more comprehensive 10-year engine/1,000,000 km engine warranty as well, though those who want to purchase it after the promotional period can do so for RM 2,000. Alongside, the 2023 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro also made its official debut. The article is linked below.

Also read: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro launched in Malaysia: priced from RM 160k, 2.0T, 256 PS/390 Nm, Sony audio

Powertrain and performance

Behind the Omoda 5’s studded grille is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, capable of producing 156 PS and 230 Nm. Drive’s sent to the front wheels (FWD) via a CVT automatic that’s got 9 virtual ratios.

It’s not the most powerful in its class, but Chery promises that it could be one of the more efficient ones: fuel consumption is rated at 6.9 litres/100 km.

Exterior features

Comparisons will invariably be drawn between this and the Honda HR-V and Proton X50; if it’s not because of segments and sizes, it’s likely pricing. But let’s see what the tale of the measuring tape stories:

Beyond that, both cars offer the same exterior kit. LED headlights and DRLs, LED rear lights (those aren’t lightbars, mind), no roof rail, and pretty sweet 18-inch wheels finished in black.

Speaking of wheels, that’s the first (and just about only, actually) visual variant differentiator you can find from the outside – the higher-up H type has red inserts between the black spokes, which the C variant doesn’t.

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The other differences are made up on 'fun' features. The H, for example, gets 'Ceremonial Lighting Effects' outside, welcome lights, and the sequential LED turn signals.

Colour choices are Khaki White (C only), Dark Black (C only), Phantom Grey (C only), Phantom Grey with Red Stripe (H only), Khaki White with Red Stripe (H only), Dark Black with Red Stripe (H only), Khaki White with Black roof and red stripe (H only).

Interior features

Keyless entry and exit is the baseline, and so are the expansive dual 10.25-inch screens; one for the digital instruments and the other for the Android Auto/Apple CarPlay compatible infotainment. Dual-zone air-conditioning, the giant wireless smartphone charger, and 64-colour ambient lighting are standard fare.

Other standard items include a front armrest with a cooling function, voice commands, acoustic glass, auto-dimming rear view mirrors, and an underrated but-useful feature - side mirrors with heating, to clear up fogging.

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Seats are of the synthetic leather variety all around, and this is where the specs diverge: the H gets 6-way power adjustments and ventilation, while the C does not get either function.

The H also gains an expansive powered sunroof, and hands-free powered tailgate as well.

Safety

A full array of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) will also be thrown in, encapsulating these features:

• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
• Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow (ACC w/ LSF, 0-180 km/h)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
• Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA)
• Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

However, note that speed limit assist, traffic sign recognition, and a 360-degree panoramic camera are all paywalled to the H variant.

Conclusion

Besides the Omoda 5, don't miss out that Chery also introduced the Tiggo 8 Pro too. But these aren't the only two cars we'll get of them: plenty more are in the pipeline, including some plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as well.

Also read: Chery Tiggo 8 Pro launched in Malaysia: priced from RM 160k, 2.0T, 256 PS/390 Nm, Sony audio