The Chinese car brand Chery introduced the Omoda 5 late last year, which marks the brand’s global rejuvenation. But before making its way to other international markets, the compact crossover has gone on sale in China first. Let’s dive deeper into this new Chery SUV. What powers the Chery Omoda 5? The Chery Omoda 5 comes with two engine options - 290 Nm 1.6-litre TGDI turbocharged unit and 230 Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder mill. Design and Dimensions Based on the ‘Art in Motion’ design language, this Chery SUV features a huge front grille edged by styling LED headlights, and daytime running lights. Towards the rear lies the sleek tail lights, steeply-raked rear glass, a bold skid plate and high-mounted exhaust finishers. Depending on the variant, the car rolls on 17- or 18-inch wheels. Against the measuring tape, the Chery Omoda 5 measures 4400 mm in length, 1830 mm in width, 1585 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2630 mm. Engine and performanceAs for the mechanical setup, the Chinese buyers get two engine options. A 1.6-litre TGDI turbocharged petrol mill generating a maximum power of 145 kW and a peak torque of 290 Nm. The power is sent to the wheels via a 7-speed DCT. Another option is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is good for making 115 kW and 230 Nm. In this case, the shifting duties are handled by a 9-speed sequential shift gearbox. In terms of performance, the bigger engine enables the SUV to run from zero to 100 kph in 7.8 seconds. InteriorDepending on the variant, the Chinese-spec Omoda 5 interior is kitted with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display, a fully-digital instrument cluster, a Sony audio system, 64-colour ambient lighting and a negative-ion air purification system. Rumour has it the Chery OMODA 5 SUV will be launched in South Africa soon! .
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