Omoda: What models does it offer?
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Omoda car line-up
We’ve seen several Chinese firms arrive on the scene in the UK, with most offering SUVs and electric cars that are jam-packed with technology.
One of the latest to do so is Omoda, which currently offers two models in its line-up including the 5 and E5.
Both midsize SUVs, the former is the conventional internal-combustion variant and the latter is the version powered by batteries.
So, what have these new SUVs got to offer in an overflowing world of jacked-up family cars and battery-electric vehicles?
We’ve compared the two models back-to-back to see what the differences are.
Powertrains
As mentioned above, the 5 and E5 are virtually the same car but are powered by different setups.
Firstly, the 5. Under the bonnet, it packs a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine that develops 183bhp and 275Nm of torque. This enables the car to go from 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds onwards to a top speed of 128mph.
The E5 utilises electricity to power itself and comes equipped with a 61kWh blade battery pack and electric motor that generates 201bhp and 340Nm of torque. In terms of its acceleration, the car can do 0-60mph in seven seconds and will reach a top speed of 107mph.
Omoda claims that the E5 can travel up to 257 miles on a single charge and thanks to 80kW DC rapid charging, it takes 28 minutes to go from 30 to 80 per cent.
Looks
The 5 features a very bold front radiator grille and wraps itself around the entire face of the car with a hexagonal slated effect. There are LED daytime running lights that create an ‘eyebrow’ look and there are brand-specific letters applied to the bonnet too. There is lots of gloss black trim surrounding the car, including on the wheel arch extensions, lower body mouldings and door mirrors. The rear C-pillar glass morphs itself around to meet the rear window to give a floating roof design and at the back, a rear spoiler and a light bar complete the look.
In comparison, the E5 has one major design change found at the nose of the car with the lack of a front radiator grille to make way for a charging port. Other changes are due to the lack of engine, which means the bonnet makes way for a 19-litre frunk space and the alloy wheel designs feature a more aerodynamic blade look. At the back, the fake exhaust tips have been replaced with reflectors. However, apart from those changes, everything else on the car remains the same as on the former with gloss black wheel arch extensions and lower body mouldings, as well as the C-pillar window blending into the rear screen.
Interiors
If we look inside both cars, just like with their exterior designs, their interiors also feature many similarities.
The 5 features two 10.25-inch screens, one for the infotainment system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and the other being a digital instrument cluster for the driver. Below in the screen, you’ll find the climate control settings located in a gloss black panel that runs the width of the dashboard.
It’s the same story when you jump inside the E5. However, there are physical buttons for the front and rear demister settings and there is a floating centre console with a large cubby hole beneath it. The E5 still utilises two 10.25-inch screens and there is a nice blend of leather, aluminium, wood and gloss black trim to lift the cabin and make it look rather smart.
Prices
If you’re looking at the Omoda 5, prices start at £25,235 for the entry-level Comfort model, which includes the two 10.25-inch displays, a rear-view camera, a Sony eight-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a six-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat. Move up to the top-spec Noble trim at £27,035 and it boasts a 360-degree surround camera, a four-way electrically adjustable front passenger seat, a powered tailgate and an electric sunroof.
As the E5 is electric, it also costs more than the former with the base level Comfort starting at £33,055 and offers less standard equipment than the 5 – which is a bit mean. The flagship Noble model at £34,555 comes with more features such as the powered tailgate, Sony sound system and 360-degree surround camera, but the price hike doesn’t represent great value for money.
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