Summary

The Omoda 9 is a large plug-in hybrid SUV, and the third Omoda model to arrive in UK showrooms.

The Omoda 9 arrived in the UK in the summer of 2025. It has been on sale in China for a couple of years already, where it is known as the Exeed Yaoguang, and in some other Asian markets where it is called the Exeed RX. Here in Europe, it is offered under the Omoda brand (both brands are part of the giant Chery Automobile company).

Omoda calls its advanced plug-in hybrid drivetrain SHS (super hybrid system), and it provides very good battery range compared to most conventional plug-in hybrid systems from other manufacturers.

The powertrain consists of a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a 34kWh battery and two electric motors. This gives a power output of about 450hp and an official (UK/EU lab test) battery range of better than 90 miles.

Initial reviews of the Omoda 9 have been mixed. Media titles have praised the car’s sharp pricing and generous equipment levels, while also noting that the Omoda offers a seven-year new car warranty. However, its driving dynamics have not received the same compliments, with journalists criticising its ride and handling balance – Top Gear’s Joe Holding described the driving experience as “forgettable”. The interior also looks sumptuous but some material qualities don’t match the best in the market.

Our own editor at The Car Expert, Stuart Masson, summarised the Omoda 9 as “… a spacious and well-equipped plug-in hybrid SUV, with excellent electric range and plenty of performance, although it lacks the last degree of refinement that premium rivals offer.”

As of November 2025, the Omoda 9 holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 71%. It scores top marks for a top five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, low CO₂ emissions, and Omoda’s excellent new car warranty offering. However, its running costs are poor (hampered by a high insurance group rating) and its early media review scores have also been sub-par.

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Key specifications

Body style: Large SUV
Engines: plug-in hybrid
Price: From £44,990 on-road

Launched: Spring 2025
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

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

Featured reviews

“The Omoda 9 is a spacious and well-equipped plug-in hybrid SUV, with excellent electric range and plenty of performance, although it lacks the last degree of refinement that premium rivals offer.”

Score: 7.4 / 10

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The Car Expert

Stuart Masson

“The Omoda 9 looks posher than the price suggests, and has an impressive hybrid engine, but some of the tech is annoying.”

Model reviewed: Range overview

Score: 6 / 10

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Carwow

Darren Cassey

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Auto Express

Score: 8 / 10
“The Omoda 9 is a good-value family car that takes aim at models costing quite a bit more. Its badge may prove one challenge too far for those used to shopping for Volvos or Range Rovers, but mainstream buyers who want extra kit or more space could do a lot worse than giving the Chinese newcomer their attention. It’s no sports car, but the clever powertrain and comfortable ride make it a solid cruiser, plus its long EV range has the potential to cut costs for private buyers and company-car drivers alike.”
Author: Richard Ingram
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Auto Trader

Score: 6 / 10
“The budget Chinese SUV that thinks it’s a Range Rover, the Omoda 9 packs tech galore and a clever hybrid system into a punchy price.”
Author: Dan Trent
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Business Car

Model reviewed: Noble
Score: 7 / 10
“The Omoda 9 appeals again because of its affordability, long warranty, and high equipment levels. However, although a much better car than the Omoda 5, it’s still hard to recommend compared to established rivals available at a similar price.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Car

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“This is easily Omoda’s best effort yet, proving better to drive and plusher than either the 5 or E5 SUV. Chery’s Super Hybrid System really is the star of the show, combining strong performance with an exceedingly useful electric only range, good efficiency without plugging in and smooth operation almost all of the time. Usefully big and keenly priced it may be, but its clumsiness over surface imperfections and lumbering handling make it feel less well sorted than key rivals.”
Author: Curtis Moldrich, ALan Taylor-Jones
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Electrifying.com

Score: 7 / 10
“The Omoda 9 plug-in hybrid showcases some seriously impressive tech that should have established European brands worried. That huge electric range is a compelling reason to opt for it over other alternatives, and it’s also a rather lavish-feeling car for the money. Alternatives like the Kia Sportage and Skoda Kodiaq PHEVs will still make more sense for most retail buyers. but the Omoda 9 is a good car with some class-leading powertrain tech.”
Author: Vicky Parrott
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Heycar

Score: 7 / 10
“Luxury SUV on a budget.”
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Range overview
“As there’s just a single Omonda 9 SHS derivative, it’s brimming with equipment and technology designed to impress and cosset in equal measure.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.6 / 10
“While not the most polished plug-in hybrid SUV, the Omoda 9 offers an awful lot more for the money than the equivalent Volkswagen Tayron or Skoda Kodiaq.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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The Independent

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“It impresses for its quality, space, kit count and the efficiency from the plug-in hybrid powertrain. But I found the driving position a bit odd, the ride comfort was poor, some of the tech not especially intuitive and the brakes annoyingly difficult to get used to.”
Author: Steve Fowler
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Top Gear

Score: 6 / 10
“The Omoda 9 is a steady effort with headline-grabbing e-range. But is all that tech enough to make you put up with the forgettable drive?”
Author: Joe Holding
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: July 2025
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Adult protection: 90%
Child protection: 85%
Vulnerable road users: 81%
Safety assist: 80%

The Omoda 9 scores very highly in Euro NCAP testing, with impressive scores across the board. However, many reviewers have criticised the overly intrusive driver assistance warnings during the UK media launch. Hopefully, Omoda can rectify this via an over-the-air update soon.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of November 2025, the Omoda 9 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

Running cost rating

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

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	202 mpg	A

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	38 g/km	A

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	93 miles	C

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	47	E

The Omoda 9 has a mixed bag of running costs, based on initial data available at the car’s UK launch.

Fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions inevitably look good, as the official EU/UK government lab tests are woefully inadequate for assessing plug-in hybrids. However, the battery range on the Omoda 9 is excellent, which means that many owners will be able to spend most of their driving using purely electric power. If you have the ability to charge at home, this will mean your fuel costs could be negligible.

The insurance group rating is very high, which is likely to mean fairly hefty insurance premiums for many drivers, and we don’t yet have servicing costs available. As soon as we have them, they’ll be published here.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of November 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Omoda 9 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 9, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Omoda 9

Overall ratingA98%
New car warranty duration7 years
New car warranty mileage100,000 miles
Battery warranty duration8 years
Battery warranty mileage100,000 miles

Omoda’s new car warranty is one of the best in the business, and better than almost all rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Omoda 9.

The duration is seven years, with a limit of 100,000 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, there is an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

Warranty on a used Omoda 9

As of November 2025, any used Omoda 9 should still be covered by its new car warranty. The first models only arrived in the UK in the summer of 2025, meaning those cars will still be under warranty until 2032 or until they reach their 100,000-mile limit, whichever comes first.

If you’re looking to buy any used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Omoda 9

As of November 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Omoda 9. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Omoda dealer.