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Omoda 5

(2024 – present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

57
%
D

This model is still new so we don't have a Used Car Expert Rating score yet. Check back soon.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

36
%
E

Safety Rating:

86
%
A

Eco Rating:

57
%
C

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

43
%
D

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

57
%
D

This model is still new so we don't have a Used Car Expert Rating score yet. Check back soon.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

36
%
E

Safety Rating:

86
%
A

Eco Rating:

57
%
C

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

43
%
D

Summary


The Omoda 5 is a medium-sized SUV/crossover and the first model to be launched by new Chinese brand Omoda. There is also an E5 electric version, which we cover separately.

The 5 and E5 are due to arrive in the UK in May 2024, with about 60 Omoda dealers already lined up and 100 expected to be in place by the end of the year.

The Omoda 5 will initially be launched with a 1.6-litre petrol engine, with a hybrid model expected to join the range in early 2025. It’s a Nissan Qashqai-sized vehicle, so Omoda is aiming right at the heart of the family car market. This model has already been on sale in China and some other international markets for a couple of years, where it’s usually called a Chery Omoda C5. It has been tested by Euro NCAP and holds a five-star safety rating.

Unfortunately, early media reviews of the Omoda 5 have been less than complimentary with review scores that are poor. Our own editor at The Car Expert, Stuart Masson, says that “the Omoda 5 is competent enough”, but that it “lacks the polish of more expensive rivals”.

As of December 2024, the Omoda 5 has a New Car Expert Rating of D, with a score of just 57%. It scores top marks for its five-star safety rating, but CO2 emissions are only average, running costs are high compared to other small SUVs and media review scores are very poor. It’s still a new care, so this rating may improve as more media reviews are published in coming months.

Key specifications


Body style: Medium SUV
Engines:
petrol

Price: From £25,235
UK launch: Autumn 2024


Media reviews


Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2022
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 87%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 68%
Safety assist: 88%

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of December 2024, the Omoda 5 has not been tested by Green NCAP. Check back again soon.

Reliability rating

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No reliability rating

As of December 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Omoda 5 to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Omoda 5, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models31 mpgE31 – 31 mpgE – E
CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models170 g/kmC170 – 170 g/kmC – C
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models33C32 – 33C – C

Based on the limited data we currently have available, the Omoda 5 is not likely to be as cheap to own and run as many other similar cars. Fuel consumption is particularly poor compared to other small and mid-sized crossovers, which will concern potential customers.

We’ll update this further once we have full five-year servicing and maintenance costs.

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