Omoda C5 set to challenge the territory of Toyota TAV4 and Nissan X-Trail

SAUDI ARABIA  :  The new C5 with its innovative design aims to provide a decent combination of sportiness, comfort and tech with multiple engine options to take on Japanese rivals.

• The Omoda C5 features a floating roof design with LED headlamps, a diamond-shaped grille, 18-inch alloy wheels and matrix tail lights.
• The C5's cabin redefines comfort and interaction, with dual 10.5-inch screens for infotainment and instrumentation, quality upholstery, wireless phone charging, and an ADAS safety suite.
• The SUV will be available in 1.5L and 1.6L turbo petrol engine options.

Omoda, the Chinese manufacturer, is all set to write a new chapter with the launch of its new compact SUV, C5. The model showcases a blend of sportiness and comfort that would challenge established brands.

Exterior 

The Omoda features a floating roof design that comes from the black-finished B and C pillars and tinted rear window. At the front, the studded design of the grille adds a premium touch to the vehicle. The car comes with LED headlights with T-shaped DRLs ensuring enhanced visibility. The sculpted silhouette looks futuristic emphasizing sportiness along with reducing aerodynamic drag and fuel consumption.

With a coupe-like steeply-raked windscreen, the car features 18-inch precision-cut alloy wheels while the rear end features matrix tail lights that create a unique 3D effect, contributing to the aesthetics of the SUV. The Omoda C5 comes with single and dual-tone color options.

Inside comfort and technology

The SUV welcomes the passengers with a premium cabin with the front seats adorned according to the principles of sports cars. Further, a high one-piece headrest, perforated high-quality eco-leather and advanced lateral support for seat cushions add to the luxuriousness.

In terms of equipment and technology, the dashboard of the Omoda C5 features dual 10.25-inch screens; one for the infotainment and the other one for the instrument cluster. The infotainment is compatible with Android Auto and Apple Car Play and supports navigation and connected car technology. It also features wireless phone charging.

The infotainment system also uses the brand’s 4.0 Human Machine Interface (HMI), ensuring enhanced viewing and immersive multimedia experience. Safety features of the car include multiple airbags and an Intelligent ADAS system featuring aspects like forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, autonomous emergency braking and auto high/low beam switching.

Engine and Performance

The Omoda will come with two turbo powertrain options; one is the 1.5L motor that produces 154 HP and 230Nm and the 1.6L engine that generates 197 HP and 290 Nm torque. The power is transferred via a 9-speed CVT in the 1.5L engine or the 7-speed DCT in the 1.6L engine.

Engine	Power	Fuel Consumption (l/100 km)
1.5-litre Turbo Petrol	154 HP	14.5
1.6-litre Turbo Petrol	197 HP	12.5

Launch and availability

The Omoda C5's expected price in Saudi Arabia could be SAR 92,000 for the base model. The SUV will rival the likes of Haval H6, Toyota RAV4, Exeed RX, Nissan X-Trail, and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max in its category.