Chery has opened its order books for the 2022 Omoda 5 SUV in its home market, China. Alongside, the company also launched the Omoda Metaverse Community, an online sharing platform for global users. 

Seven variants of the Omoda 5 are on offer in China across 2 powertrains - a 1.6L TGDI (7-speed DCT) and 1.5 TCI ('9-speed' CVT). The former produces 197 PS and 290 Nm of torque, enabling a 0-100 km/h time of 7.8 seconds.

There are four selectable driving modes – Eco, Normal, Sport and Super Sport. The last mode unleashes the engine’s full power, changes the digital instrument panel’s layout to a racing-inspired one and the ambient lighting to bright yellow, and pipes in a simulated track sound wave to heighten the driving experience.

Featuring Chery’s new ‘Art in Motion’ design philosophy, the Omoda 5’s curves and lines play with light and shadows to achieve both static and dynamic style. Inside, in keeping with the futuristic theme, Chery’s ‘Lion 5.0 AI technology smart cockpit’ surrounds occupants with cutting-edge technology and contrasting colours.

Taking centre stage on the inside of the Omoda 5 is a massive 24.6-inch screen that incorporates driving information as well as infotainment, while a Sony audio system collaborates with 64-colour rhythmic ambient lighting to provide immersive audio-visual entertainment.

Besides that, Chery’s ‘C-Pure’ cabin incorporates European-standard environmental protection technology and ecological design, while giving occupants clean air through a negative-ion air purification and filtration system.

Created with younger buyers in mind, the Omoda Metaverse Community is another manifestation of Chery’s user-centric philosophy, taking freedom and co-creation as its core concepts. Global users can freely create their own hobby ‘planets’ and trends, and interact with like-minded partners.

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Continuing its global conquest, the Omoda 5 was also recently confirmed for Australia, and Malaysia remains one of its planned destinations.

The new-energy version is equipped with Chery’s own Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), which features dual motors, nine operating modes, 11 gear combinations and twin-shaft drive, making it the first of its kind amongst Chinese brands.

The Omoda 5 is one of Chery’s most important global models, and will be exported to more than 30 countries.

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The Omoda 5 will be competing against the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Honda HR-V in the highly competitive subcompact (B/C-segment) market and will be available in both petrol and electrified versions.

Recent spyshots also reveal that Chery is already in the testing stages with its right-hand drive version of the Omoda 5. 

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