2026 Chery E5 Reviews

You'll find all our 2026 Chery E5 reviews right here. 2026 Chery E5 prices range from for the E5 to for the E5 .

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Chery Reviews and News

All-new Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival from China? Chery ute in development as cut-price alternative that could feature plug-in hybrid power when it launches in 2025
By John Law · 13 Aug 2024
It won’t be the first time Chery has produced a ute but given its world-conquering aims, this attempt is likely to be better than the 2015 Karry Higgo. 
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New affordable Chinese electric SUV here next month: 2025 Chery Omoda E5 detailed before it goes up against the MG ZS EV, BYD Atto 3 and Hyundai Kona Electric
By Dom Tripolone · 12 Aug 2024
The Omoda E5 is a compact SUV and will compete with the MG ZS EV, BYD Atto 3 and Hyundai Kona Electric. Chery will reveal the E5’s price before it lands in showrooms next month, but expect it to be competitively priced in the low-$40,000 range.
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'First in China, we face each other': Why Chery isn't fazed by competition not just from established marques like Toyota and Ford but also Chinese brands such as GWM, BYD, Zeekr, MG and more
By John Law · 12 Aug 2024
The Australian new-car market is going through a massive shift with new brands and nameplates launching at a more rapid rate than ever.
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Hidden dangers? Why some brands are 'not happy' about how easy it is to score five stars with ANCAP
By Chris Thompson · 04 Aug 2024
If you’ve been bothered by a ‘new’ feature in a car that’s supposed to make life easier but doesn’t - at least not for you - then don’t worry, you’re not the only one.
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The cars driving China's dominance: The top 5 best selling Chinese-built cars in Australia and how many we've bought
By Chris Thompson · 05 Jul 2024
China is now the third-largest source for new cars in Australia, beaten only by Japan and Thailand for cars exported here.
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Small SUV now $6000 cheaper: Chery Omoda 5 FX is the new entry-level grade for GWM Haval Jolion, MG ZS and Mitsubishi ASX rival
By John Law · 01 Jul 2024
Chery has just lowered the price of entry to its Omoda 5 small SUV range by $6000 with a cheaper FX variant.Pricing starts from $27,990, drive-away, undercutting the rest of the Omoda 5 range and many big-brand rivals.It maintains a similar level of equipment and the same engine as Chery's other non-GT Omoda 5s.Cloth-faced upholstery with synthetic leather trimmings, 17-inch alloy wheels, a six-speaker sound system and halogen headlights are standard.The FX still gets twin 10.25-inch screens – one touch for multimedia and the other a digital driver's display – along with 'hello Chery' voice recognition.It's $6000 cheaper than the mid-spec BX which gets acoustic glass, synthetic leather upholstery, soft touch door cards, dual-zone climate control, an eight-speaker stereo and a wireless charger.The EX moves to LED headlights, larger 18-inch alloy wheels in conjunction with heated seats and steering wheel, a power tailgate and 360-degree surround-view camera for $36,990, drive-away.All non-GT grades use a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder developing 108kW/210Nm. It drives the front wheels via a CVT auto.The GT and GT AWD get a larger 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder developing 137kW and 275Nm mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. All-wheel drive is optional.The whole Omoda 5 range is covered by an ANCAP five-star safety rating under 2022 protocols.While the new Omoda 5 FX undercuts the base model Mitsubishi ASX GS (about $28,490, drive-away), it remains dearer than base MG ZST Core ($25,490) and new-look GWM Haval Jolion Premium ($26,990, both national drive-away prices).So far, Chery has sold 2456 Omoda 5s this year, lagging behind the Jolion (5826) and MG ZS (1841). Chery will be expecting the new cheaper entry-grade to boost Omoda 5 sales.2024 Chery Omoda 5 pricingAll prices listed are drive-away
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Chery says it's here for the long haul in Australia - but when will it crack the top 10 to challenge MG, Hyundai and Kia?
By Tom White · 03 Jun 2024
Why Chery is confident it will hit the top 10 - but says it may take time.
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Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Ultimate 2024 review: snapshot
By Tom White · 26 May 2024
Chery’s Tiggo 8 Pro Max is the brand’s first seven-seat SUV offering in Australia, and the Ultimate grade is the top-spec version, and the only all-wheel-drive variant.
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