2023 Chery Omoda 5 Review: Possibly My FAVOURITE Cheap Chinese SUV!

[@StephenLambert-k9s]

I've got an Omoda and my daughter has a Jolion. There is not a lot of difference. Jolion is more spacious in the back and Omoda is quicker. The Jolion driver assist is just as annoying as Omoda but you can turn more features off in Omoda. My daughter likes the safety features and loves the tech, she doesn't seem to notice the beeps at all. Both are good value and much of a muchness.

[@Maige2900]

Cheap doesn’t mean bad, they control production locally from raw material to press to every nut and bolt and piece of trim etc in between. it’s just simple economics, control the line. OG legacy brands make stuff everywhere then transport to another place to put everything together. Hence the time delay. Then on top of it (slightly political) they (Chinese) get poked at all avenues, in turn stuff which is a lot that needs to be made in China will not be made on time nor released out of port essentially to return the poke. Delays on traditional branded cars are ripe we are all aware of this. Just thought I’d put it into perspective. On an additional note we pay high cost still for delayed ICE vehicles yet other larger markets namely the cash cow china is basically gutting them as they are obsolete not competitive compared to local brands and won’t pass emissions. A small time frame has brought out a competitive advantage in the end we can save and get something nice and up to date, nay sayers of each generation put down everything. Japanese, then Korean now this. I don’t see any issue with this wave. It’s good this channel rates things properly.

[@keithbagshaw3146]

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[@RIZFERD]

Sorry Gucci and all those western brands are just overrated average, western world were and will always be the poorest in the world, Real Rich never colonised others ;) present Australia are just descendants of British prisoners. 5star Euro NCAP !!! Chery is now part of TATA Jaguar Land Rover And today Volvo is just lower version of Chery since Swedish sold Volvo to Geely China. And Chery Indonesia Manufacturing is specialised in producing Right Side Driver Units Worldwide. Toyota Indonesia Manufacturing since 1970's is just 👎 Japan is the same, very poor nature, monocultural, monolingual, like very few of them can speak other languages, has been praised by western world, middle east, etc because they're all the same poorest parts of the world. Japanese food and beverages are some of the poorest in the world and still they consider as fancy 🤣🤣🤣 Because those animals know nothing better about the world. Anyway 😅

[@CGRCOOL]

Agreed!

[@MrTripsJ]

Cope

[@artadrians]

Cheap cars are getting better and better....fit for purpose, great warranty...whilst more expensive models are slipping in quality, limited warranty...SO...You decide where your HARD EARNED DOLLARS are best spent...😊

[@THEAC83]

Hard earned dollars went to buying a BMW. I work hard and will not buy a cheap, Chinese POS.

[@markuc]

Exactly!

[@ColdSplash]

Totally fine with this car, apart from the front face. If you study Chery’s history, you will find out it is an RnD mad company. The mechanics would likely to be fine over a long time.

[@ChrisN06999]

Mat saying hey to Jacob in the introduction is therapeutic.

[@thehuonpine]

Just the look and design, it's worth every penny! You won't find those features on a base model corolla!

[@bretts0004]

Would be nice if a reviewer took 20 minutes to read the manual and set the car up properly to suit their needs. The lane assist can be sorted in the settings also the beeping and alarm volumes can all be turned down so they are not anoying. Also as far as handling goes the main buyers for this vehicle won't even know or care about vehicle handling. Our Omoda 5 that we have had since day 1 release has been perfect. The wife uses it to commute 30ks in traffic to work every day, it rarely travels at a speed greater than 80kph. The price, warranty, servicing is what got us in the door.

[@rinaldyah362]

What do you think about the pros & cons? I want to buy O5 here in Indonesia, but need some advice from real users

[@Dawid-jj5nr]

Jaka cena?

[@yud4s]

perfect car for this value of money .. indo user here .. @@rinaldyah362

[@theunsnell6651]

My Daughter bought the Omoda C5 in South Africa 3 months ago. To my surprise the touch screen overheat and causes a lot of safety concerns especially lane assist. The car have been back with the dealer to try and sort an apparent electronic issue, but to date no problem sorted and it now seems the dealer is starting to shy away from solving the problem or repair/replace the required. Rest of the car seem smooth but the untesolved issue is egg in the face. Enjoy your motoring.

[@Mro183]

I test drove today. Unbelievable little car love it 😊

[@91cog]

What the heck this is literally the best car review ever! How have I slept on this? Subscribed!

[@rc70ys]

I’d black out that obnoxious grill. Black out the red accents on the wheels (or replace them altogether) Remove badges on boot Black out the silver exhaust tip surrounds Slightly lower it for a better stance. 😂

[@CarSauce]

Would look mean!

[@sehnsucht000]

If you get the black like I did, the red is not standard.

[@xamashee]

Replacing 'cheap' with 'affordable' in title would sound more professional and cleaner

[@GalaShare]

It is debatable for whom it is cheaper.

[@JDMLOVER86]

​@@GalaSharecheap for rich Aussies ofc

[@dennisooki]

This isn't LinkedIn my guy

[@Donster888]

Good honest review guys. Love to see you guys doing a review on GWM Haval H6 hybrid

[@pauld6556]

Great review Matt and Jacob. Really love the styling and features but it’s still a risky purchase. Chery went up and out really quickly here in Aus a few years ago.

[@CarSauce]

Thank you! Yeah definitely not the best track record, but I’m hopeful! More competition is good

[@djizzah]

I've sat in one and the interior is impressive to the point why can't more expensive jap brands make interior like this, as always it's service back up parts annd resale with oddball brands like this, a good proposition if you live in China probably

[@wcrash9361]

@@djizzahthe interior look ok from a distance or in pics. But all the surfaces are very cheap and hard plastics. There is no luxurious finishes

[@mindfreeze0838]

True but they are coming back out with a vengeance, this is their most premium foot forward. If youre interested take a look at what they are doing in the South African and Philippine market.

[@mindfreeze0838]

​@@wcrash9361dude its 35k with just about all the creature comforts you would get in a Audi, a few hard surfaces is the least of what other brands would make you sacrifice at that price point.

[@1969cmp]

If you told me it was a French car, I'd believe it. And I like the styling, out there and adventurous.

[@wcrash9361]

There is nothing like a European car in this car, it is a very cheap car inside and out

[@1969cmp]

@@wcrash9361 .....the styling is very Euro.....what I'd expect from France.

[@wcrash9361]

@@1969cmp maybe the wish version of a French car but go see one in person. They are a budget finish

[@dacyvoo3271]

French car are crap & ugly

[@fredrubble5024]

I own a Renault and a Peugeot and have driven an Omoda. It was nothing at all like a French car.

[@ianroddie3806]

Car Sauce, quite probably the best car review site and definitely the best presenters. Nice to see reviews that take the price into account.

[@carmelitapetersen615]

So how does this car handle mountain curves and long hour trips I'm curious before getting one

[@AO-ow6tt]

The design and look is awesome but the grill miay be oversized and should have left sone space for continuity of the bumper lower part.

[@abdullahmohammedfarooq8141]

Thanks for the review.I am strongly considering purchasing one but the only thing holding me back is unknown service issues and parts availability. With Chery being new to the Australian market, how soon will they be able to fix and get it back on the road should something unforeseen happen? Keen to hear your thoughts. Also, is the suspension as bad as what the other reviewers are making it to be?

[@AMLagonda]

new?

[@Dreamformeable]

Exactly my point. Im not in Australia, but even here the car its not common. So i dont know. Once they have a local dealer who can offer me warranty in thier local shop, then i consider it. But for now i will go for the Honda or Toyota just to have peace of mind.

[@abdullahmohammedfarooq8141]

@@AMLagondaWell technically not new (since the last time they were in the market, they weren't that successful). So yea, "New" when compared to other chinese companies

[@abdullahmohammedfarooq8141]

@@Dreamformeable Toyota sounds great, but considering the long wait times (and also a bit excess for me on the budget), I am likely to go with MG or Haval. All the best

[@xeniosaias]

very good and funny review lads. BUT is Chery reliable company? what feedback you have?

[@at4466]

Chery gives life-long warranty for their engines in Chile. I'd say that's a pretty good indication of reliability )

[@sxuxxxxers354]

as with most cars youll have to repair bits and pieces, however the engine is basically 7 years warranty unlimited kms so not much to worry about there

[@thenewyhum]

What a great duo! Please do a review on Volvo XC40 petrol/electric next 😁

[@sicboi]

I like Paul's review (forgot the channel name, another Aussie car reviewer), which was similar if not more positive than this one. For the price, grunt to weight ratio, the features, it's a pretty compelling car. Might be the first Chinese car i get if it's around my area.

[@shreykalra9694]

Is apple carplay issue fixable ?? Just puts off considering all the other good stuff.

[@theeegoos]

I’m in a situation to get Omoda 5 or Haval Jolion. For kids school drop off and daily go to office in Melbourne Metro. Suggestion?

[@mharro88]

Does the mg zst essence drive better than this? I feel like the transmission in the zst would be better

[@CarSauce]

I would say yes, but it’s not night and day difference

[@michaeladabo2719]

comparing it to the chery tiggo 7pro and the.haval joilion which one is better,am stacked on what to choose

[@jackiejr8100]

any idea about fuel? is it economical?

[@raymondmumford6255]

You guys are keeping it real 😊

[@DEATHSTARER]

Stiffen up the dampers a little and wider wheels/tyres,and this Chery would be a knockout.

[@ChannelJoeE]

But that will jack up the price a bit more...

[@wcrash9361]

The phone pad is not a key holder it is base for your phone and you can Place your key of your fob battery is dead and you need to use your manual key you need to Place fob there to start car

[@aydaray9970]

Which color is this?

[@yourlovelyp_]

Can someone suggest a good car to buy?

[@renbangbprd7236]

What is ding dong ding dong sound when you drive on the freeway?

[@CarSauce]

I think it was going haywire because I had blu tack over the eye sensor where I mount my GoPro!

[@renbangbprd7236]

@@CarSauce I see, so it's the driver monitoring system. I thought it's Lane Departure Warning that being overly sensitive.

[@CarSauce]

@@renbangbprd7236 it’s a lot of things haha - but agree, it’s too much!!

[@sehnsucht000]

The sound that was constantly going off was from driving over the speed limit I am pretty sure. The driver monitor goes off a few times then does a loud one to get your attention 😂 swipe right from the menu, select volume adjustments and then change alarms down and all the beeps are barely noticeable.

[@AyanantBhowmick]

Just wondering if you forgot to mention sponsored or paid to be on the channel stuff at the begining of the video, just like your Santa Fe/Mahindra xuv or the chery car thats on your channel cz you're probably the only one whos said something good abt this car & thats a little hard to believe.

[@electricdiesel1993]

I don't understand how Chery returns here with FWD Omoda5 since J1 the worst car I've ever seen; does Omoda comes with ironic roof rails for 'cosmetic purposes do-not-use'?

[@paologonzales4516]

Is that cheap? 1.4m?

[@Jentalks380]

Haha the car might look great but we have to look past the exterior........ Known for breaking axles. Poor quality wiring throughout the entire car. Very thin insulation in the doors. No reinforcement in the boot.

[@adriaanserrao2016]

I love the car, i just wish it had more space inside because as a South African there just isn't enough space for tall people.

[@justice4g]

I'd consider it if it wasn't CVT

[@sieghart132]

Now please review Omoda 5 with 1.6 Turbo

[@eDENTECHNOCYBERHUB]

YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN RIGHT HERE, 17/07/2023

[@xmb6793]

it's not cheap. it's just other company sell their car too expensive.

[@taniaxaviour1013]

I bought a corolla hybrid 2022 for 35k, the most basic thing ever, the only thing is that toyota doesn’t lose value for money when u sell, its an investment, but boring as hell for the price

[@MT_Turty]

There is another type that is a bit expensive like type RZ

[@savedsibanda2359]

Is it a hybrid?

[@HU-fm8gu]

No

[@beegonee]

Heard it has acoustic glasses...

[@mingyuhuang8944]

Funny reviewers, great car. Thanks again!

[@jughead18sp]

how is this compared to a jolion?

[@wcrash9361]

This is nowhere near the quality and build level Of a jolion . Can’t compare them

[@michaeladabo2719]

interms of what,I want to choose between the two

[@jughead18sp]

@@michaeladabo2719 ive test driven both yesterday. both seems to be similar drive. im a bit distracted driving the omoda, there's always somethibg beeping and when you turn the 360 camera turns on which takes my eyes off the road. im the same, im buying, ive waited for 6 months for kia to deliver but they still dont have a date. im going for jolion, its same and the ultra version and the omoda 5 ex is 3000 dollars apart. so ill go for the cheaper jolion

[@wcrash9361]

@@michaeladabo2719 reputation, build quality, space , better infotainment etc , safety features

[@zhanhonglu903]

​@@wcrash9361 Chery is more popular than MG n Haval in China. no matter what models or the quality control is better than MG. the only thing we concern about is the after sale service.

[@davidbell1676]

Good positive video...again Toyota's option is wait a year to get your new car at $55g

[@stephensmith6479]

Looking a Toyxus isn’t a good point

[@mrkring1526]

I don't think they're cheap nor do they drive well. 7 years warranty and all the tEcH is what will entice the car NPCs

[@paulklp8262]

It's a commuter car for people who want to go from point A to B. Might as well say all Toyota buyers are NPCs considering they make absolute snoozefests on wheels.

[@pepper0075]

Not everyone has the money to buy a BMW my guy

[@TheSultan1470]

​@@paulklp8262 That's so dumb but expected from someone with a boy toy for a profile pic

[@paulklp8262]

@@TheSultan1470 That boy toy is the most popular sports car in history and beloved by everyone including Jeremy Clarkson.

[@TheSultan1470]

@@paulklp8262 And now is the time I ignore anything paulklp typed and move on with my life.

[@zhanhonglu903]

compre with 10yrs ago the quality improvment likes day n night

[@kostailiev7672]

Great value for money

[@slavetool9066]

Why do they copy the Nissan Infiniti logo??? Given that and the lame grill style I can see imagination isn't high on their attributes list.

[@Rally4Life1982]

The Omoda is rather ugly in my opinion. Saw one in the car park and it causes me to grimace a little.

[@saimahoque6740]

The million dollar question is, will this car be reliable and ever lasting as Toyotas in the long run?!

[@jhref]

Wish they wouldn't put colour on the wheels

[@CarSauce]

It’s a little out there!

[@jhref]

​@@CarSauceit just looks like a shit hotwheels

[@wcrash9361]

Only on certain model not all of them

[@sanjay59741]

The front gives me Trypophobia

[@kt3309]

Prices well? When it comes value for money, it is an absolute garbage. It is like throwing away your money. Stay tuned as a review video with detailed events is coming soon.

[@Chairschairschairschairs]

Purchased a brand new Chery J3 back in 2012 when they first came to Australia. 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. Paid near 20k with the accessories fitted. Within 3 days it was back at the dealer workshop. Spent over 6 months waiting for all replacement parts from china that never arrived, The car was an absolute lemon. Can't forget the rust & asbestos in it! Traded it & got $4500 about 8 months in. The dealer I traded it to sold it wholesale for $1500. My mistake in purchasing it. Regardless of how much they have improved in 10 years I will NEVER buy another chinese car.

[@wcrash9361]

That company has totally been revamped from top to Bottom, I don’t like chery products but a lot has changed in Chinese auto manufacturing and their are now many great cars made there . Unfortunately AustraliA seems to get the cheapest not the best in chery and mg but at least GWM haval have good reputation and are doing well here

[@superflo807]

@@wcrash9361 so as the geely coolray

[@zhanhonglu903]

u can trust chery compare with 10yrs ago. my mates never trusted car made in China 10yrs ago, they r Chinese though. only people are poor would buy chery. but now even Chinese in middle class who favor chery GWM byd over European cars. my relative purchased a chery sedan 4yrs ago. it has been 100000miles on the metre. except for brakes pads n oil change. not any other issues.

[@randomname931]

nice DJI camera

[@chuckbotowskybotowsky6731]

ID3 is 30k aus$ in china umm no one would call it a cheap car.

[@3811eric]

No thanks..

[@electricdiesel1993]

Then highly recommend to get on the bus 🚌 highly recommend to get on the train 🚋.

[@MrSwaggie1]

That bong, bong, sound would put me off straight away.

[@CarSauce]

I think it was going off extra bad because I had blu tack covering it where I mount my GoPro

[@dann5515]

this YTber i have heard the most "cheap chinese"... im guessing soon you will getting more hates and criticises . 😅

[@csjrogerson2377]

14:34 Never say "Fist me and fist me good" ever again on a YT video. That engine CVT combo sounded pretty naff. It just screamed all the time . Turbo petrol ICEs are generally fuel efficient but when you rag them, they're crap. Driving-wise, it looked like it was a grey blancmange.

[@eduardadhi110]

It got ugly front radiator grill, like a thousand eyes or thousand holes staring at you

[@joeyzhang876]

you get what you pay.

[@SHWETUU_]

Hey dude , why this car looks like Indian car TATA HARRIER ??? 😮 I don't know they copied from them or inspired by them... 🤔🤯

[@gobimurugesan2411]

The design looks better

[@manimalworks7424]

Changan (a Chinese car maker) started the trend of frameless front fissure. And because of its popularity, Chery, GWM and Lexus RX are all copying it. I don't know about Tata. But it does not look like Tata Harrier at all. The Tata Harrier looks like it has copied from earlier model of Rav4 and Nissan Rouge.

[@chengchiwo]

There were Omoda 5 demo car being displayed at a shopping mall last week. Although the interior layout is nice, materials used on door trims, panels, dashboard etcs are acutally not great. It's soft plastic but you can feel that it's quite thin. Finishing is also not up to the mainstream average standard. It looks good on video or photos though. Driveaway is 32k or 35k higher spec as recalled but would prefer other brands in terms of long-term reliability etc.

[@conceptcs]

Chery was a knockoff for Chevy and their logo is a knockoff of Infiniti. But they have since don't tremendous work in improving their products. This is a pretty cool car

[@kindness-villain]

你开过几台奇瑞汽车？就在这胡说八道，奇瑞是一家以技术为特长的公司。他们的汽车不仅动力强劲、节油汽油，而且非常安全。omoda 5属于他们的低端产品。安全性已经是五星水平。中高端车型，将会陆续抵达。产品性能会让大家大吃一惊。

[@TheSultan1470]

No. It's Chery.

[@conceptcs]

@@kindness-villain 我當時是在誇獎奇瑞啊。。。你說的讓大家大吃一驚，你是說最近的斷軸事件嗎？

[@jughead18sp]

that sound is annoying

[@electricdiesel1993]

Highly recommend to get on the cheap bus to appease the Nanny State that public transportation is safe enough for everyone to save vulnerable teens, children and disadvantaged handicaps from an old cheap Chery J1 endangering on the roads.

[@ravigrover3395]

XUV 700 is much better option

[@normanafif1268]

I was all excited to go and drive this. Right up to the point that I took it on the freeway, and all the Lane keep assist crap would literally rip the steering wheel out of my hand. When the Lane keep assist, crap wasn’t trying to drive the car. All it did was beep at me. I think investing Chery money into a used Kia would be a much better buy.

[@wcrash9361]

For a small amount more you would be better getting a haval

[@mindfreeze0838]

You can turn the ADAS off which is what most people who have those systems do because its right annoying.

[@doobtom271]

throw that assisting system away and drop 2k. Or get harder shcoks wider wheels. Everyone would be happy. Wonder why it even has it in the first place.

[@mindfreeze0838]

​@@doobtom271​ because Austrailian buyers are very sensitive to Ancap's made up star rating, anything less than 5 stars is a deathtrap even if the 4th and 5th stars are just for the cars compliance with electronic nannies.

[@PNV._]

Bro next car review Mahindra Thar 4×4❤

[@grahamthomas8961]

Hi just a quick note had a new Chery j3, a load of rubbish, and after a year or so they pull out of Australia leaving use high and dry for parts. Sold it for $1600 just to get shot of it. 1.5 turbo in a big car? good luck with that, but I did warn you.

[@saggo1712]

Shame it’s got a CVT.

[@kindness-villain]

it have 1.6t+7dct model and ev model

[@stephensmith6479]

God awful grill..totally pointless too

[@spudboy1328]

Ohh - the red highlights are just nasty. Esp on the rims. Would look a *lot* better if you replaces all the red with charcoal.

[@lyfeisfun]

Its not cheap. Its still 35k+ You can get a korean or japanese made for $5k difference

[@Mav86asian]

It’s rear axle can break off spontaneously LOL

[@0wnz0rz888]

I hate this car. I hate it’s stupid grill

[@zSeVSfdowRA]

this car very bad. a lot of problem. dun buy you will cry

[@MrTonifumi]

3 letters = automotive death.. CVT

[@Jerry_Levon]

Omoda C5

[@TalismanPHX]

Is that a Chinese Nissan Ariya 😮

[@gt7474]

Looks like tatq harrier

[@5150-well]

Respectfully strongly disagree with your assessment of this vehicle and so would many others world wide.

[@chunkybeats79]

Styling is a sheer rip off of Nissan. I can see latest Qashqai at the rear and sides, front looks like a poor mans Ariya

[@EastWestMangi]

Me thinks Kia Sportage 😁

[@mindfreeze0838]

Me thinks you want to spend alot more for less.

[@EastWestMangi]

@@mindfreeze0838 Agree 🍒 is a whole lot more bang for buck. Still don't change the notion I have that 🍒 is reverse engineered KS.

[@sabarivl6777]

It looks like Tata Harrier. Tata is an Indian Car Company.

[@Mexxx65]

...................we get Cherrys..........................again........................................................why? whos gunna buy them? No one bought them last time they were here.

[@electricdiesel1993]

Just don't understand how Chery returns here with FWD Omoda5 just a smack on a fainting horse since J1 the worst car I've ever seen; does Omoda comes with ironic roof rails for 'cosmetic purposes do-not-use' by the way?

[@karl6203]

Nothing like putting lipstick on a pig 😂

[@gauravnivgamer2.o272]

Indian company Tata harrier same to same copy 😅

[@sehnsucht000]

They look nothing alike? Haha. Why are people saying this?! There is about 6 cars you could accuse them of copying, the Tata is not one of them 😂😂😂

[@passby8070]

I can see how they are similar, the Tata seem quite old fashioned and looks a coupke of steps downward

[@rahimimusamuhdzakaria3445]

Chinese Car in Australia

[@TaxEvasi0n]

MG5 or Chery Omoda 5?

[@domlarry]

Don't buy it

[@ericzmusic]

It's pure shit. The only good thing you have to say about is is a saving grace, in that for the price it looks somewhat like other modern slop that you can buy new. Having an engine made in China that's small displacement and boosted is a recipe for disaster down the line. 1.5L making 154HP is a major red flag, Honda achieved 100HP per L of displacement naturally aspirated in the 90s. They have used a turbo to make up for the fact they are over 30 years behind the rest of the automakers. The additional heat and pressure the engine will be subjected to means you need more trust that the engineers know what they're doing, can you say that of some Chinese Government brand called Chery? Additionally, it's very ugly and completely soulless. Chery as a name indicates the hollow nature of this effigy of a car - A mis-pronunciation of the word Chevy (GM has sued them for creating copies of their cars numerous times)

[@TheSultan1470]

Blah blah blah

[@domlarry]

Chery ? Better catch public transport waste of money

[@ramonmartin4908]

From want I have perceived from this review ,it's a NO from me.

[@copyright7156]

I just got one as a hire car it had 100klm on it. What a piece of crap I couldn’t wait to give it back I had 4 days of regret. I almost vomited every time I looked at it, things were beeping other thing would flash up on the dash so quick you couldn’t work out what they said, the steering wheel would violently pull if you wondered or steered to avoid a pot hole. Zero power, PEOPLE save up a bit longer and don’t buy a Chinese car spend a bit extra it will be worth it when you try and sell it

[@zhanhonglu903]

buy crap Holden?😂😂😂