Chery News

Three new plug-in hybrid SUVs have been revealed by Chery and its premium sub-brand Jaecoo at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, all likely for an Australian launch.

China’s rapid expansion will see it overtake Thailand by 2026

A joint development between Chinese car brand Chery and tech company Zhimi Technology has resulted in a second ‘iCar’ from the Chery brand, this one an SUV with apparent off-road aspirations called ‘iCar V23’.

The Chery Omoda E5 will mark the beginning of the Chinese brand’s move into electrified models - but not the end. In fact, it will be a starting off point for a range of options the company plans to bring to the Australian market in the next few years.

From a standing start less than 12 months ago challenger brand Chery has steadily built its local presence from the original Omoda 5 small SUV, through the mid-size Tiggo 7 Pro SUV, and most recently, confirmation the three-row Tiggo 8 Pro Max will join the Chinese maker’s Australian line-up in May this year.

Chery's only been back in Australia for what seems like five minutes and it's already launching a luxury sub-brand with Kia and Hyundai in its sights.

Chery has today confirmed its 2024 Omoda E5 for a mid-year launch in Australia, with the electric vehicle promising a driving range in excess of 400km, and – based on the brand's existing models – a sharp pricing strategy.

Another ute could be set to enter the Australian market to take on the Toyota HiLux, Mitsubishi Triton and more. And we are not talking about Kia’s forthcoming pick-up that is currently being dubbed the Tasman, either.

Chery’s mid-2023 re-emergence in the Australian market has seen the challenger brand go from strength-to-strength with the increasingly popular Omoda 5 small SUV leading the charge and the larger Tiggo 7 Pro SUV recently joining the line-up.But the Omoda 5 is now the subject of a safety recall due to a potential fault in its braking system, with all vehicles so-far sold in Australia impacted.According to an alert issued by the Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts, “Due to a manufacturing defect, the bolt securing the brake pipe union may not have been tightened sufficiently. “This could cause the brake fluid to leak and result in reduced braking performance.”In a worst-case scenario the department says, “A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident resulting in serious injury or death to the vehicle occupants, pedestrians and other road users.”The recall relates to 5901 examples of the Omoda 5 across BX and EX grades, manufactured in 2022 and 2023. Chery recorded 5370 Omoda 5 registrations in 2023 with 515 units sold so far in 2024.It’s worth noting the Omoda 5 scored a maximum five-star ANCAP safety assessment against the independent body’s current testing criteria in late 2023.Omoda 5 owners are advised to contact their preferred Chery dealership to have their vehicle inspected and rectified free-of-charge.Available contact options regarding the recall are: Chery Customer Care - 1800 424 379 / recall@cherymotor.com.au.

Chinese carmaker Chery says it is addressing feedback from owners and motoring journalists relating to areas of improvement for its small but growing model range.