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About the Chery Omoda 5
Last updated Sep 26, 2025Chinese brand Chery is back in Australia with a vengeance. It’s launching the Omoda 5 small crossover in the first half of 2023, with a base price just under $30,000 before on-road costs.
There’s no nationwide drive-away pricing, but the cheapest the Omoda 5 can be is $31,990 drive-away, with the flagship (for now) EX topping out at $35,890 drive-away.
More expensive Omoda 5 variants are coming, with an EX+ and EX+ AWD due in the second half of this year with a more powerful turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
An electric version of the Omoda 5 is due here in the first half of 2024. A plug-in hybrid version has also been mooted.
CarExpert Rating
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Power to Weight
75.84 kW/t
60.28 kW/t
196.8 kW/t
Boot Space
360 litres
150 litres
971 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 L/100km
1.5 L/100km
11.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
739 km
224 km
3,733 km
Price
$29,900 - $32,900
$27,290
$145,600
Warranty (Years)
7 years
4 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,856 kg
1,745 kg
2,960 kg
Approach Angle
20°
17.5°
33°
Departure Angle
23°
18.7°
34°
Ground Clearance Unladen
145 mm
97 mm
236 mm
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2023 Chery Omoda 5 Reviews
2023 Chery Omoda 5 Price
BX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,900 |
EX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $32,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Chery Omoda 5 Specs
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2023 Chery Omoda 5 Safety Rating
The latest Chery models also feature a competitive level of safety equipment, with the Omoda 5 receiving a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
Unlike the J1 and J11 from Chery’s last run in Australia, which received only three- and two-star ANCAP ratings respectively, the Omoda 5 has received five stars from Euro NCAP.
It received adult occupant protection and child occupant protection scores of 87 per cent, plus 88 per cent for the safety assist category and 68 per cent for vulnerable road user protection.
The five-star Euro NCAP results suggests ANCAP could also award it five stars.
All models come standard with the following safety equipment:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Emergency lane keeping
- Integrated Cruise Assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Traffic jam assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Driver attention monitoring
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Centre airbag
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
The EX also receives a surround-view camera.
2023 Chery Omoda 5 Fuel Economy
Claimed combined cycle fuel consumption for the Chery Omoda 5 is 6.9L/100km.
It has a 50L fuel tank and runs on 91 RON regular unleaded fuel.
| Chery Omoda 5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
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How does the 2023 Chery Omoda 5 drive?
Our expert take on Chery Omoda 5 drivability.
The base Chery Omoda 5 and EX use a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 115kW of power and 230Nm of torque, mated with a continuously variable transmission. These variants are front-wheel drive.
The upcoming front-wheel drive EX+ and all-wheel drive EX+ will use a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine with 145kW and 290Nm, mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
These models also upgrade from a torsion-beam rear suspension to a multi-link set-up.
2023 Chery Omoda 5 Colours
What colours are available for the Chery Omoda 5
The full colour palette comprises:
- Space Black
- Mercurial Grey
- Saturn Silver
- Lunar White
- Titan Green
- Jupiter Blue
- Midnight Blue
In the EX, Mercurial Grey, Lunar White and Saturn Silver are also available with bold red accents on the side skirts, mirrors, wheels and front bumper.
2023 Chery Omoda 5 Warranty
The Chery Omoda 5 will be offered with a seven-year warranty, seven years of capped-price servicing and seven years of roadside assistance.
Chery won’t be alone in offering a seven-year warranty, with the likes of Kia and SsangYong offering the same coverage.
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Chery Omoda 5 FAQs
The cheapest Chery Omoda 5 is the BX that starts from $29,900.
The most expensive Chery Omoda 5 is the EX that starts from $32,900.
The best towing capacity of a Chery Omoda 5 is null kg offered by the following variants: BX and EX.
The largest Chery Omoda 5 is the BX which measures 1830mm wide, 4400mm in length and sits 1588mm tall.
The most powerful Chery Omoda 5 is the BX which has 108kW of power from its 1.5L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Chery Omoda 5 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Chery Omoda 5 is the BX which weighs 1856 kg (kerb weight).
The Chery Omoda 5 uses Unleaded.