Chery Omoda 5
The Chery Omoda 5 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Chery since 2022. The Omoda 5 is the first product of the Omoda product series under the Chery brand.
In many export markets, the model is marketed as the Omoda C5 or simply Omoda 5 under the separate Omoda marque which is positioned more upmarket than the Chery brand. Other names used include the Chery FX, and Fownix FX in Iran. Since late 2024, Chery renamed the vehicle to Chery Tiggo 5x High Energy for the Chinese market, with cosmetic exterior changes.
According to Chery, the letter "O" from Omoda represents "brand new", while "Moda" means a fashion trend. In some Western markets, the "O" was described as derived from the word "oxygen", while "Moda" means "modern".
Overview
The Omoda 5 was unveiled during the Auto Guangzhou 2021 in November. Production started in February 2022, with scheduled launch on various overseas markets. It went on sale in China in the second quarter of 2022.During its development, the Omoda 5 was known under the codename "X-C". It is the first crossover SUV model of the "Chery 4.0" products that features Chery's newly developed "Art in Motion" design language. The front end consists of a "diamond matrix" front grille. The rear section consists of a slanted rear roofline similar to fastbacks and a double-layered spoiler. Chery claimed that the vehicle is designed with "golden ratio of Pythagoras", with the height-width ratio of Omoda equal to 0.8677.
As a global model, the vehicle is simultaneously developed in left- and right-hand drive formats. Chery claimed that it has been tested around Australia, with major loop tests in the central, eastern and southern regions of Australia, for a total route of nearly.
The interior of the Omoda 5 is equipped with two integrated 10.25-inch high-definition digital screens that offer control of driving, climate and entertainment settings. Vehicles destined for export markets are equipped with a different interior design, from the dashboard, central console, and door trims, which was styled by Chery's Lead Designer Richard Koo. With the rear seats in the upright position, the luggage capacity is rated at, and with the rear seats folded.
Facelift
A facelift for the Omoda 5 for overseas markets was unveiled in March 2025. In some Southeast Asian markets, the updated Omoda 5 still retains Chery name for C5 and O5 as the first ever Omoda model before added the new brand for export markets only. The changes includes an updated front fascia with body coloured elements on replacing the chrome pieces on the grille and a revised bumper, new alloy wheel designs, the omission of red highlight exterior trim pieces, and the petrol model features the black bar with the Omoda badge on front fascia and rear which replacing the Chery letter and logo. The rear fascia and the interior remain unchanged from the pre-facelift model.Powertrain
The Omoda 5 was launched in China with a SQRF4J16 1.6-litre ACTECO TGDI engine. The engine is rated at and of torque, which is badged as the "290T". The 290T model is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Another option is the SQRE4T15C 1.5-litre turbocharged engine badged as "230T", which is rated at, depending on the market, with of torque, and mated to a continuously variable transmission.For some markets, the 1.6-litre model is available with optional all-wheel drive that uses multi-link rear suspension instead of a torsion beam suspension, which led to a decrease in ground clearance from to.
| Type | Model | Displacement | Power | Torque | Transmission | Layout | Calendar years |
| 1.5 petrol | 1.5 | I4 | @ 6,150 rpm | @ 4,000 rpm | CVT | FWD | 2025–present |
| 1.5 petrol turbo | 1.5 SQRE4T15C 230T | turbocharged I4 | @ 5,500 rpm | @ 1,750–4,000 rpm | CVT | FWD | 2022–present |
| 1.5 petrol turbo | 1.5 SQRE4T15C 230T | turbocharged I4 | @ 5,500 rpm | @ 1,750–4,000 rpm | CVT | FWD | 2022–present |
| 1.6 petrol turbo | 1.6 SQRF4J16 290T | turbocharged I4 | @ 5,500 rpm | @ 2,000–3,800 rpm | 7-speed dual-clutch | FWD AWD | 2022–present |
| 1.6 petrol turbo | 1.6 SQRF4J16 290T | turbocharged I4 | @ 5,500 rpm | @ 2,000–3,800 rpm | 7-speed dual-clutch | FWD AWD | 2022–present |
| 1.6 petrol turbo | 1.6 SQRF4J16 290T | turbocharged I4 | @ 5,500 rpm | @ 2,000–4,000 rpm | 7-speed dual-clutch | FWD AWD | 2022–present |
Electric version
A battery electric version with a power output of and a 61 kWh battery was introduced at the Auto Shanghai in April 2023. Named the Chery Omoda E5 or Omoda E5 or Omoda C5 EV depending on the market, the variant adopts a different front end styling along with other design changes. It first went on sale in Indonesia in February 2024 as the Omoda E5.Powertrain
Markets
Oceania
Australia
The Omoda 5 was introduced in Australia in March 2023, as Chery's first model in the market after a 7-year absence. Imported from China, initial models are powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and front-wheel-drive, it is available in two trim levels: BX and EX. The GT trim was added in March 2024, it is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an AWD option. The base FX trim was added in July 2024. In September 2024, the Omoda E5 battery electric version was launched in Australia, with two trim levels: BX and EX. The GT models were shortly discontinued in December 2024, after less than 12 months on sale.The facelift model for the internal combustion version debuted on 19 May 2025, with two trim levels: Urban and Ultimate. The facelift model was renamed to Chery C5 and Chery E5 in May 2025 for the Australian market, as Chery was preparing to introduce the separate Omoda brand in Australia. The 2025 model year Chery E5 battery electric version debuted on 22 May 2025, with two trim levels: Urban and Ultimate. In September 2025, the 2025.5 model year E5 model was downgraded to 58.9 kWh for the battery.
New Zealand
The Omoda 5 was introduced in New Zealand in April 2024, under the Omoda marque as the Omoda C5 and E5. At launch, it is available in three trim levels: BX, EX and GT. Three powertrain options are available for the New Zealand market.Asia
Indonesia
The Indonesian market Omoda 5 was revealed in February 2023, and went on sale a month later. Deliveries start in May 2023. Initial variants for the Omoda 5 were the Z and RZ, all powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol, with front-wheel drive and CVT. It is locally assembled at Handal Indonesia Motor's facility in Bekasi, West Java with knock-down kits imported from China.In September 2023, the GT trim was added to the range. The GT is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, available in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It was discontinued in 2025.
The battery electric version went on sale on 5 February 2024 as the Omoda E5, making Indonesia the first market to receive the electric version. Local production started in December 2023. Initially available with a white-blue interior at launch, a black interior option was added in May 2024. An entry-level variant, dubbed the "Pure", was introduced in July 2024.
The facelift model for the internal combustion and battery electric versions was introduced on 25 June 2025 and was renamed to Chery C5 and Chery E5. The variants of the facelift model remain unchanged from the pre-facelift model and the GT trim was discontinued. The C5 received a multi-link suspension instead of a torsion beam for the rear suspension and is paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission replacing the CVT.
Kazakhstan
The Omoda 5 was released in Kazakhstan in October 2022, and went on sale in June 2023 under the Omoda marque as the Omoda C5.Malaysia
The Omoda 5 was launched alongside the Tiggo 8 Pro in Malaysia in July 2023, marking Chery's return to the Malaysian market. It is available in C and H variants powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It is locally assembled at Inokom's facility in Kulim, Kedah.The Omoda E5 battery electric version was launched in Malaysia on 6 March 2024, was initially imported from China. In November 2024, the E5 became locally assembled alongside the petrol Omoda 5 model in Kulim, Kedah.
The facelift model for the internal combustion version was launched on 10 September 2025 and was renamed to Chery O5. The facelift model became available in a single unnamed variant equivalent to the H variant, received a multi-link suspension instead of a torsion beam for the rear suspension and is paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission replacing the CVT.