Chery C5 2026 News

Chery Australia has confirmed a full hybrid version of its compact C5 SUV will launch here in the middle of the year.This news follows confirmation the car will also be offered in the UK, marketed as the Omoda 5 SHS-H, from March this year.Powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine working in concert with a single electric motor the newcomer sends a combined 150kW to the front wheels through a ‘Dedicated Hybrid Transmission’ (DHT).The combination of a 1.83kWh battery and 51-litre fuel tank delivers a claimed driving range in excess of 1000km thanks to combined cycle (urban/extra-urban) fuel economy figure of 4.4L/100km (WLTP).Claimed 0-100km/h acceleration is a sharp 7.9 seconds and cosmetic changes include an all-new front grille and bumper and fresh alloy wheel designs.Local pricing and specification is yet to be confirmed but it will be offered in two grades in the UK - Knight and Noble — with pricing starting from the equivalent of around $50,800, drive-away, rising to $57,700 d/a. Expect it to be much cheaper in Australia due to reduced export cost thanks to our proximity to China, and the UK's historically high new car prices.The entry-level spec for that market includes 18-inch alloy wheels, full LED lighting, dual 12.3-inch digital displays, wireless  Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, intelligent voice control and a full suite of advanced driver assistance and safety systems.The flagship model adds a surround-view camera, eight-speaker Sony audio, ambient interior lighting, heated and ventilated front seats and more.The new hybrid variant will join the existing pure-combustion Chery C5 and pure-electric E5 to set up a three-pronged attack against the hotly contested small SUV segment.The new model will be competing with the Nissan Qashqai e-Power (from $47,165, BOC), Hyundai Kona Hybrid ($36,950) and Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid (from $37,440).