Chery has expanded its Omoda 5 range for 2024, with a pair of more powerful GT models joining the range.

These feature the same level of equipment as the erstwhile flagship EX, but upgrade to a more powerful turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine and swap the torsion-beam rear suspension for a multi-link setup.

Apart from a different material for the centre console and some different exterior badging, however, they’re indistinguishable from the EX.

All Omoda 5 models get a new frameless rear-view mirror with auto-dimming for 2024, plus digital radio and a more powerful 50W phone charger.

The extra equipment comes at a cost, with drive-away pricing up $1500 for the base BX and $1000 for the EX.

The range will expand further in the second half of this year with the Omoda E5, an electric version of the small crossover.

Pricing

  • 2024 Chery Omoda 5 1.5T BX: $34,490 (+$1500)
  • 2024 Chery Omoda 5 1.5T EX: $36,990 (+$1000)
  • 2024 Chery Omoda 5 1.6T GT: $38,990 (NEW)
  • 2024 Chery Omoda 5 GT AWD: $41,490 (NEW)

All prices are drive-away.

Drivetrains

The 2024 Chery Omoda 5 is available with a choice of two engines.

The turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine in the BX and EX produces 108kW of power and 210Nm of torque, and is available exclusively with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive.

The turbocharged 1.6-litre four in GT models produces 137kW and 275Nm and is mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. It’s available with either front- or all-wheel drive, and includes automatic stop/start.

The Omoda 5 features 283mm ventilated front disc brakes and 263mm solid rear discs in the BX and EX, with GT-badged models upgrading to 308mm ventilated front and 313mm solid rear disc brakes.

Efficiency

The 2024 Chery Omoda 5 uses 6.9L/100km on the combined cycle with the 1.5-litre engine, 6.8L/100km in front-wheel drive GT guise, and 7.4L/100km in all-wheel drive GT guise.

All models have a 51L fuel tank. 1.5-litre models require 91 RON regular unleaded fuel, while 1.6-litre models require 95 RON premium unleaded.

All models meet Euro 6 emissions standards. C02 emissions on the combined cycle are 164g/km in the BX and EX, 162g/km in the GT, and 176g/km in the GT AWD.

Dimensions

The 2024 Chery Omoda 5 measures 4374mm long, 1830mm wide and 1588mm tall on a 2610mm wheelbase.

It has 360L of boot space, expanding to 1075L with the rear seats folded.

Tare mass is 1393kg in 1.5-litre models, 1430kg in the front-wheel drive GT, and 1535kg in the all-wheel drive GT.

Servicing and Warranty

The Chery Omoda 5 is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

The company also offers seven years of capped-price servicing, with visits required every 12 months or 10,000km.

It has yet to announce service pricing for MY24 models, though with MY23 1.5T models every visit costs $280 except for the last two, which are priced at $391 and $295, respectively.

Safety

The Chery Omoda 5 has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2022.

It received an adult occupant protection rating of 87 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 88 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 68 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 83 per cent.

All models come standard with the following safety equipment:

  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Emergency Lane Keeping
  • Lane-keep assist
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Traffic Jam Assist
  • Integrated Cruise Assist (adaptive cruise + lane centring)
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Rear cross-traffic assist
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Driver attention monitoring
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Reversing camera
  • 8 x airbags (front, front side, curtain and front centre)

EX and up get a surround-view camera.

Standard Equipment

There are currently four members of the Omoda 5 family.

The BX comes standard with the following equipment:

  • LED headlights
  • LED front fog lights
  • Automatic high-beam
  • 18-inch alloy wheels in 215/55 R18 tyres
  • Space-saver spare wheel
  • Tyre pressure monitoring
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Rear wiper
  • Power-folding exterior mirrors
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Eight-speaker Sony sound system
  • DAB+ digital radio (NEW)
  • Intelligent voice assistant
  • 50W wireless phone charger (NEW)
  • 2 x front USB-A and 1 x USB-C outlets
  • 1 x rear USB-A outlet
  • 1 x front 12V outlet
  • 1 x boot 12V outlet
  • Leatherette upholstery
  • Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Power windows with auto up/down
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Rear air vents
  • Six-way power driver’s seat
  • Four-way manual passenger seat
  • Multi-colour ambient lighting
  • Frameless rear-view mirror with auto dimming (NEW)
  • Keyless entry and start
  • ‘Matte Metalic’ centre console finish

The EX adds:

  • Four-way power passenger seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholders
  • Touch-capacitive climate control panel
  • Power sunroof
  • Power tailgate
  • Red brake calipers
  • Puddle lights
  • ‘Welcome Light Show’ tail light animation

The GT adds:

  • Gloss black centre console finish
  • Multi-link rear suspension
  • 1.6-litre turbo engine

The GT AWD adds:

Colours

Titan Green is the standard exterior finish across the range, with the following finishes optional:

  • Jupiter Blue
  • Midnight Blue
  • Lunar White
  • Mercurial Grey
  • Saturn Silver
  • Space Black
  • Martian Red

The silver, white and grey finishes come with red exterior accents on EX, GT and GT AWD models, with Lunar White and Saturn Silver additionally available with a black roof.

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