Omoda has introduced its first regular (non-plugged) hybrid model, the Omoda 5 ‘SHS-H‘, which is scheduled to arrive in the UK in March.
Positioned as a halfway house between the standard petrol Omoda 5 and the all-electric Omoda E5, the new model is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, paired with an automatic transmission, which delivers a power output of up to 200hp and a claimed fuel economy of up to 53mpg.
Acceleration from 0–62 mph takes about eight seconds, with the hybrid system tuned to balance responsive performance and everyday efficiency across urban, suburban and longer-distance driving.
Visually, the Omoda 5 hybrid retains most of the same styling that has defined the model since launch, with some minor cosmetic tweaks to front grille and bumper designs, and a new alloy wheel pattern.
The hybrid model follows the two-tier trim levels of the regular petrol model. ‘Knight’ is the standard specification, with features including 18-inch alloy wheels, full LED lighting, dual 12-inch digital displays on the dashboard wirelessly compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, intelligent voice control and a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance and safety systems.
The ‘Noble’ trim grade builds on the standard spec by adding features such as a surround-view camera, an eight-speaker Sony audio system, ambient interior lighting, heated and ventilated front seats.
Since launching in the UK in August 2024, Omoda UK has recorded over 23,000 new car registrations in Britain, with the 5 and E5 SUVs establishing themselves as increasingly popular choices for price-conscious buyers.
Prices start from around £26k, with the hybrid available through the joint Omoda & Jaecoo dealership network from March 2026. All models come with Omoda’s 7-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty, alongside an 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty.
The Omoda 5 currently holds a New Car Expert Rating of D, with a score of 56%. It scores top marks for its five-star safety rating and new car warranty, but CO2 emissions are only average, running costs are high compared to other small SUVs and media review scores are very poor. The new hybrid model is likely to help with the emissions and running costs scores, and we will wait to see how media reviews play out.
