Tim Gibson

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Omoda is getting serious in Australia.

The Chery sub-brand has announced it will reveal its Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 SUVs on the 18th of September 2026 at the Everything Electric event in Sydney.

The Omoda 4 is a small SUV that will sit at the bottom of the brand’s Australian line-up, while the Omoda 7 is a mid-size SUV, still sitting under the Omoda 9 large SUV on sale here.

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The Omoda 9 is currently the only model sporting an Omoda badge in Australia, but that's all about to change.

This news comes after Omoda Jaecoo Chief Commercial Officer Roy Munoz confirmed to CarsGuide the brand was forced to push back its plans for Omoda 7 in Australia, with the car initially expected to arrive in 2026.

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“We’ll definitely be focusing more on the Omoda brand later this year [2026] and into early next year [2027],” Munoz told CarsGuide in June 2026.

“Right now our focus is on building the Jaecoo brand, building awareness and building confidence in the market with that, but Omoda will be following suit shortly.”

2026 Omoda 4 details

The Omoda 4 is just gearing up for its global launch, so official details are scarce at this stage.

Omoda’s small SUV will take on the Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross in Australia, adding a new hybrid rival to the very competitive segment.

The Omoda 4 measures up on the larger side of the small SUV scale.

In the UK, it is expected to use a conventional hybrid set-up with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and electric motor. A fully-electric variant will follow after that.

The Omoda 4 EV is currently under consideration for Australia. 

2026 Omoda 7 details

The Omoda 7 provides direct competition for established mid-sized SUVs, including the segment-leading Toyota RAV4 as well as the Hyundai Tucson.

It will face internal rivalry from other Chery group models the Chery Tiggo 7 and Jaecoo J7, but could be more expensive than both of those models.

The Omoda 7 is already available in the United Kingdom, where it is offered with the choice of petrol or plug-in hybrid power.

This should provide an indication of what to expect with the car in Australia.

PHEV variants employ a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and electric motor set-up, making 150kW/365Nm, while the petrol set-up uses a 1.6-litre turbo-charged engine, producing 108kW/275Nm.

The petrol-powered variant will not be offered in Australia. 

Inside, there is a 15.6-inch central touchscreen and 8.88-inch digital driver display, along with wireless 50W phone charging.

How much will the 2027 Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 cost in Australia and when will the SUVs arrive?

Omoda has confirmed that both cars will arrive in the first half of 2027, with official pricing and specification arriving closer to its launch date.

Both the Omoda 4 and the Omoda 7 will be cheaper than the Omoda 9 that starts from $61,990 (before on-road costs) in Australia.

The Omoda 7 PHEV starts from 29,965 pounds or roughly $56,000, but cars in the UK are substantially more expensive than their Australian equivalent.

It is more likely to be available from the low-to-mid $40,000 bracket.

The Omoda 4 will be cheaper than the Omoda 7, placing it in a similar spot to the Jaecoo J5 hybrid ($34,990, drive-away).

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Tim Gibson

News Journalist

Tim couldn't get enough of UK Top Gear as a kid, which sparked his passion for cars. Tim’s journalism career began at age 15 as a local reporter for Football South Coast before he branched into live commentary with Football New South Wales. He reports on national competitions and the Socceroos with Football Australia, and also covered the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with The Football Sack. He studied a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Wollongong, featuring in the top five per cent of students, and graduating with distinction. Tim completed an internship in the ABC’s Wollongong office, then undertook regular paid shifts until he completed his degrees. Tim started his full-time journalism career at CarsGuide, working as a News Journalist covering a range of automotive topics from electric vehicles to legal issues. Education University of Wollongong | Bachelor of Journalism with distinction | 2020-2025 University of Wollongong | Bachelor of Laws | 2020-2025 Featured Publications Football South Coast | 2018-present Football New South Wales | 2019-present South Coast Flame FC | 2021-2022 Football Australia | 2023-present UOW TV | 2021-2025 The Football Sack | 2022-2023 ABC Illawarra | 2023-2025 CarsGuide | 2025-present
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