Is this cheap SUV’s frustrating feature forgivable? (Chery Omoda 5 2023 review)

[@TheHayabusa09]

Got to give these Chinese made vehicles true credit. No ridiculous waiting times like the big name manufacturers, solid warranty, great safety/luxury features and unbeatable prices. Yes, some of the active driving features can be a software upgrade, but essentially, theses will sell like hot cakes. Thou, I will wait until the next version arrives (near months away) with the more powerful engine and AWD. Well done Chery.

[@eugeneeom8109]

if you work with Chines brand warranty devision, you can't say like that. They request tones of test result which is not covered by warranty payment, so that high chance of repair delay. Even it approved, you have to wait a long long time until parts arrive in Australia. They are just tiny present in decorated huge package.

[@zhanhonglu903]

​@@eugeneeom8109 its all about parts delivery n post-sale service. if they are abke to keep the pace with what the company warrant for.

[@CJr_M]

Umm no. Sorry

[@zhanhonglu903]

@@CJr_M this is the reson why ur country start to behind China.

[@rogersinclair6061]

A friend of mine needed a panel for Renault Trafic, took 6 months to arrive in Australia, you will wait regardless of the brand.

[@julieholt4651]

I brought one a couple of months ago after originally wanting purchSe a small SUV like Kona, Seltos, Corolla etc but the waiting lists and huge price increases made me look at the Chery Omoda. I loved the look of it straight away and driving it was even better once i got used to constantly looking for no hand brakes and keys that you turn. Yes the indicators are quite loud but Im used to that now, just crank up the music. I dont travel too far these days so this suits me. Im used to the lane assist stuff now. It kerps me awake 😂. Compared to my Kia Cerato and Toyota Corolla, im loving the feeling of height and space. Love it.

[@gustavomercado1599]

Test drove one. The first Chinese car I've driven and in my opinion it's good value plus it has really comfortable seats

[@ettelbell4478]

Just got mine today! Just turn off the safety settings. With the update it stays off and you don’t have to worry about it. It’s amazing! I’m in Australia 😊

[@grahamashcroft871]

Hey mate, I'm thinking of buying one now. What's your opinion 8 months later ? Still good ?

[@raymondmumford6255]

It’s priced very well, looks modern, great safety, excellent warranty. It’s going to find lots of homes in Australia. Good constructive review 😊

[@halohunter111]

With Kia/Hyundai moving up in price, it's great to see the new Chinese lower cost competitors entering. If anything, it will help keep prices lower for the other more established brands. Chery, BYD and MG all feel like Kia/Hyundai's back in the 90s.

[@tombyrom2]

Purchased today after a Test drive, my mrs owned a Hyundai Kona 2019 that has now been written off, due to budget and availability on other cars we selected the Chery. I was impressed with the drive and used to most of the smart features. I drive a 2022 BT-50 that has plenty of these annoying features. Eventually get used to it.

[@letsseeif]

Yep. Learn to live with any little quirks. Cars several times dearer are just as prone to frustrating devices which fail or frustrate.

[@sehnsucht000]

I'm test driving one of these today. Hesitant to buy a chery brand vehicle but I actually really like the look and all the features, for that price it is pretty impressive. A more in-depth review showing some of the features might have been nice

[@mohamedelammary9065]

How did you go mate?

[@sehnsucht000]

@@mohamedelammary9065 Owned one since launch pretty much. It's a great car. Little issues here and there, small warranty repair that was fixed instantly no questions. Otherwise... Great for the price

[@rambleon3698]

These reviews spend to much time comparing looks and not enough on the features. They're all the same. No one cares. It's cheap it's effective and it has a 7 year warranty. Let's go for a ride.

[@nimbera7680]

The most honest reviewers! Good job 👍🏽 you guys , helped me a lot in making correct decision for buying my new car coz when I was at the dealers I forgot to check so many things ! Btw I bought a Mazda 3

[@CumBrianFries]

What worries me about Chinese cars are the things you can't see, they're pretty similar to the Germans in that regard.

[@c.s2001]

I’m glad the Chinese make cars for the Australian market. I think it helps the better brands reduce their prices which I will buy.

[@ritianwu3922]

Have you buy one

[@Zoranurai13]

So funny, the front looks like a tucson, the rear looks like a lexus rx, side a little lync&co and interior a mix of a lot of other brand’s style parts. Not necessarily a bad thing though, it’s just funny. And of course the infinity looking logo

[@joshmckenzie831]

The whole thing looks like the Nissan Ariya

[@milkoowen6800]

The only thing that doesn't look like anything else is the new BMW cars, cos they r just butt ugly. Now this thing in my opinion is ugly as well, just the front end though

[@rogersinclair6061]

The Chinese like to copy

[@silverlining7230]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

[@beetledune9264]

I own other Chery model car..i am impressed..will look at this new Chery,see if i want add another chery in my garage.

[@adisid214]

Why does it look like he is complaining about almost every feature in the interior and external feature of the car? Plus, why the constant comparison with other cars in every design feature? I feel that Chery has done a good job within the given budget.

[@rambleon3698]

I agree. These constant comparisons are getting tedious.

[@wolvoman1]

Loving the way he pronounces decades

[@paradigm3876]

...and Cheery..😅😅

[@megadush]

I’m getting a Nissan Ariya vibe from the rear! And that switches on the dash is just like what’s in the Ariya!

[@chasingcars]

Not a bad looking rig, that Ariya.

[@bradleybprentice1497]

Those chargers on the centre console were originally designed for the Chinese LHD version on the car. Not changed for RHD.

[@wcrash9361]

No need for it to be changed

[@harleydavidson4254]

No different to Euro manufacturers that don't change the indicator lever from lhd position.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Definitely a bit more honest than eg Car Expert, well done mate

[@chasingcars]

Just telling it like it is, good and bad.

[@PaulB19677]

Some people are hard to please.

[@Rick-kj9dd]

The vehicle itself looks pretty good really especially at this price point, but overcoming the brand name Chery and considering making a purchase would be difficult. Also, your comments on ride and handling weren't too positive either.

[@aussie8114]

If you ever see me walking in to a Chery dealership you have permission to slap some sense into me 🤪

[@Ali-yj6pl]

At some point, you will mate 😅 other brands charging more while cheapening the quality. On the other hand, Chinese cars will only get better over time!

[@libiskit]

*slap* just kidding I drive a mazda haha

[@hartoz]

I'm sorry I didn't know we needed permission.

[@joshung007]

Ya man, we'll slap ya regardless lol

[@olivier111778]

Reviews on this channel used to be lot more fun to watch. This reviewer's snippy comments and observations seems like you went into this not liking the car/not wanting to do it and having a bit of brand snobbery going on. The little moment about the wireless charging pad was the end for me.

[@rambleon3698]

Usually its the "look" comparisons for me. This time it was the rear view complaint. I drive buses and trucks and i actually turn the rearview down in my car due to tailgaters and headlights.

[@TJDash]

The grill will trigger people with TRYPOPHOBIA 😅

[@bblboy1503]

I think they should extend more space for the rare seat and reduce the size of the trunk

[@ironlungthe3rd]

Tbh it looks the part, but that's what scares me, it might look "premium", and have a low price, but stands to reason they've cut corners, and I wouldn't want to bet my life on it.

[@kindness-villain]

If you remove the front plastic cover, you will find a huge aluminum bumper, which is very expensive to produce. Moreover, the body frame is made of 78% high-strength steel. In order to ensure safety and reliability, Chery likes to use the best parts where you can't see them. As for why the price is so affordable, it is because Omoda 5 is a global model with a huge output. The labor cost in China is very cheap and the work experience is rich. China has the most advanced automated factories and the production efficiency is very high.

[@davidliang7855]

Dude, this car is start from 30,000aud, is a similar range of yaris cross, cx 3 or asx. In terms of safety, it definitely can smash all other older gen micro suv.

[@MarkoLabat]

Just over a d...head ago :) I heard that at the begining. Just my sick mind. Great review by the way.

[@rohan-my7ul]

Interesting to compare your as tested fuel efficiency vs the review of this car by the carsguide team. Their as tested fuel efficiency was 12.3L/ 100km based on their driving.

[@rotoehu9266]

Carsguide drive like cocks - dead platform walking too. (R Berry is a legend though)

[@chasingcars]

I can’t speak to how Carsguide tests cars. All I can say is that we put in a proper mixed loop of driving in our road tests.

[@JP-hh2qj]

I drive a company car.. corolla hybrid and i drove on sports mode every time for a couple of weeks with quick full throttle at every traffic stops and even at normal drivings. and it shows 9.2L/100km.. you will notice what im trying to say here..

[@electricdiesel1993]

Does it comes with roof rails for 'cosmetic display only do no use' could be the matter of ADR investigation? Don't understand the warranty is 7 years instead of 3 years since 8 years ago.

[@haryadiwijaya3304]

dont forget to check the axle welds and check suspension parts, also brake function

[@kodessa]

I remember when the EX trim level meant mid range

[@Vivacity55]

Under 40,000 ? The price point is around 31,000 - 33,000 on the road

[@baronvonjo1929]

Woah that grill is trippy af I find it strange that you said the interior seems very nice for it's price point. I now also see tablet interiors being more premium for some reason cause everyone does it. It's significantly cheaper than physical controls and all. Tesla seemed to start it and now the Germans are chasing it and nearly every Chinese brand. I hope physical controls return.

[@hartoz]

I hate having all the controls buried in menus on a tablet. How long is it going to take for Mainroads to declare these tablets as distracting as mobile phones?

[@BrandonG8Man]

So…all that’s required for a sound system to be a “win” is that it works and you can hear stuff?

[@chasingcars]

And hear it with good clarity.

[@TalismanPHX]

The grille is absolutely hideous 😮

[@xili0966]

the thing is as much as chinese brands have improved, they are still not selling their best offerings here.

[@hartoz]

I agree, they are going for the value market 1st. Thier top end cars (some of which are insane) will come when the Australian market is ready to accept that China can make good cars.

[@TaxEvasi0n]

@@hartozI'm upset the MG7 isn't coming to Aus. 😢

[@rahul20061982]

I faul to understand why australian reviwwrs are so much into bashimg chinese cars. I have a hyundai Tuscon and i font think it has ncie interiors too. Please gi and check out yoiralef and test drive ans then decide. Our reviewers here in Australia have pretty high standards u less its a Toyota. U give thek crap toyota they will still say its good 😅

[@chasingcars]

We don’t “bash Chinese cars” - we point out flaws in any car we review. That’s the job. Consider the other reviews of this car and you may notice some commonality in the faults identified.

[@gradientO]

The grill 😭😭

[@2710Wandi]

What do You think, omoda or MG Hs facelift ?

[@vonshayne5316]

My mate has a 100k c43 amg and that car rides rougher than my 2013 camry hybrid.

[@davidliang7855]

When we spend 35k aud to buy a toyota yaris. But Chinese can spend 160k rmb(35k aud) to get a AUDI A3 or even merce A180. I probably won't buy MIC cars, but I definitely supports them, as all japanese and german car brand are way toooo overpriced after covid. Australian car market needs a challenger to bring the prices down.

[@kindness-villain]

In China, 120k RMB(26k aud) to get a Citroen C6 😂

[@hartoz]

There is the problem of wait times as well. What is it now 220 days for a brand new Yarris?

[@Tim_Shu]

9:50 wrong wording saying "slit" with a Chinese car 😅 personally I think these look good

[@rackdel]

Any News on the Omoda 5 EV?

[@yourlovelyp_]

Can someone suggest a good car to buy?

[@SethPinnock]

How easy is it to disable the lane departure and driver attention warning systems?

[@chasingcars]

You can do this within the infotainment screen with 2-3 sub-menus. You can't change them from the steering wheel. Pretty sure you have to do this every time you drive.

[@SethPinnock]

@@chasingcars That will be berry annoying and not practical. We are all hoping for a change before it goes on sale. 😄

[@yuri-9525]

Oh yea go try Toyota Yaris cross. It is more expensive than Chery and drives like shit. Look all these features, better than most of other cars in the same price range.

[@uduthachathurvedi3445]

Front is looking over decorative very bad . Looks like increase the front area & say it premium . Now a days I dont understand the what designer thinks .

[@nsfx]

Rear looks like the NX.

[@jillianlee132]

hate that theres no HUD! :(

[@Sarububu]

nice car on all black.

[@aussielegend8576]

I suppose learning Mandarin is a good thing to do. Won't be long

[@hartoz]

LOL yeah too right there. The way things are going, the invasion will start in Darwin.

[@Tim_Shu]

Xiexie mate 😅

[@ernestlim4418]

HI Chasing cars, would you choose this over the Haval H6 GT?

[@chasingcars]

We'd have the H6. It has better body control and feels more solid on the road and in the cabin.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I wonder how many of the Chinese brands will stand the test of time. It seems like the era of unfathomable growth in China is ending and the rest of the big economies that supported the growth have their own issues. However maybe Chinese cars will have a export market. Japan, Europe, and America have car brands that are producing pretty expensive cars. Younger folks can't afford this and can't even buy a home. So maybe cheap Chinese stuff will dominate. They have a chance but they also have their own issues. It will be interesting to see.

[@ownurlove]

It will take time to build the reputation and trust. If you could of find some Chinese domistic auto market news, you may find that, most of those big brand started loosing their share. Not only the Chinese brand start building high quality and better value cars, more important, they start pay more attention on safety, you may find that on haval, Chery, ldv, or byd, they all put significant amount efforts to improve their safety. Which is what I love to see the most. Aside of those safety features, structure, materials, designs, all start catching up, especially designs, some of Chinese brand showing their unique taste, and quite interesting too. On top of those things I mentioned, the other big pros of Chinese automobile, is that they are leading in the renewable energy vehiclez, especially byd. They are pushing hybrid in another level, their hybrid, is different from Toyota or Nissan or Hyundai, more like plug in hybrid, or phev , Some of their hybrid vehicles could offer more than 200km pure electric rang. That's is insane. Think about that you could drive everyday to work and home use electric motor only, and weekend or wanna go for a long trip, just fuel up and go. Much more convenient thany pure EV or just light hybrid vehicles.

[@hartoz]

Chinese cars are for the 1st time being sold in Japan. Hard to believe, but BYD have started selling the Atto 3 and the Seagull to the Japanese because for some reason the Japanese Auto Industry is reluctant to embrace EVs meaning that most Japanese EVs are nothing more than compliance cars, and as such are too expensive (Mazda ix30 and Toyota bZ4x).

[@harleydavidson4254]

China is now the top vehicle exporter in the world.

[@rambleon3698]

​@@ownurloveCheck out Wheelsboy for videos on Chinese cars. He's fair and good

[@vonshayne5316]

With 7yrs warranty, road side assist, what else will you like to know?

[@aydaray9970]

Which color is this?

[@scottwilliam6141]

Good review. Articulate and logical conclusions. Not bad for a Kiwi.

[@Tim_Shu]

🤣🤣🤣

[@photohounds]

Good review, buuuut When all those gizzmos break there will be no parts at ANY price. Are there parts other than filters etc. for the J cars? Check THAT out! Mimics a good car at first, but also looks likely to become a quickly disposable car.

[@musakoca2684]

Price is 30.000 usd or australian usd (au)

[@twalistash515]

Aud

[@Cheepath]

Wannabe Lexfinity !

[@ciybersal9833]

Half price to both and largest exporter auto brand of China. Single handedly challenge japs value brands globally!

[@michaelmarchanda]

As a German who likes the minimalistic design this SUV looks a bit "overdesigned" and feminin. Maybe comparable with a handbag which got a lot of fake gold looking parts to get a " luxury look".

[@zhanhonglu903]

as a German i bet u get gelious of this Chinese car. coz made in Germany car dun have a good reputation in the market these days.

[@sxuxxxxers354]

yeah ngl volkswagen fell off, but bmw is still incredible and mercedes, u cant make better cars then them at this point@@zhanhonglu903

[@steveny9972]

Brakes also pretty bad as we test drove it few days ago. Quality is very good in term of interior.

[@chasingcars]

We can use data to answer that. In our independent brake testing, the Omoda 5 stopped from 100-0km/h in 39.81 metres in dry weather. We've done this test on 41 small SUVs. The average result is 38.98 metres; the best was 33.87m (Volkswagen T-Roc R) and the worst two were the Toyota Yaris Cross Urban hybrid (44.36m in dry weather) and the Mitsubishi ASX GSR (47.04m in light rain/greasy weather).

[@steveny9972]

@@chasingcars that’s the emergency braking, I have no doubt it will stop. But for everyday use, it’s not good if you have to step on the brake 100% just to properly stop

[@rambleon3698]

​Thank you for that.

[@GlowingTube]

Hmmm, tombstone seats, CVT or DCT transmissions... no thanks.

[@GlowingTube]

@@wcrash9361 I don’t care what they are called, I don’t like them and there are other brands still doing traditional autos. CVTs and DCTs are lame.

[@jansmith4829]

Sure dear tester try to wash your hands after drive thru and you won't have the finger print problem. Next time try to skip idiotic comments.

[@ETERNITY777]

NICE LOOKING ARTY CAR FRESH LOOK

[@Skybar23]

Why is it so cheap?? Most sedan EVs are over 40k

[@mrporsche4236]

If you buy an expensive german brand its 10 times the price to buy and run and its still unreliable

[@saravanakarthik3043]

Chery is Chinese (CCP) state owned enterprise....great !!!

[@Tim_Shu]

What doesn't have something Chinese in it 😅

[@rambleon3698]

Have you ever considered the effectiveness of the Ccp in governing that massive population. Nearly a billion people out of poverty in 30 to 40 years. Wheras our governments are putting millions into poverty.

[@zhanhonglu903]

u get sof in ur brain

[@bigyin2586]

Cmon kiwis! Get your vowels in order!

[@kt3309]

I think some of the people commenting here are paid by Chery or they work for Chery. They don't mention that this car was on recall. Additionally, they don't mention the fact that it has so many issues that it is an absolute useless car. I don't about other Chery models, but Omoda 5 is an absolute garbage. I would have been happiest giving my money to charity.

[@3811eric]

Chinese cars now??? Ok, we will see how long it will last first before even considering getting one.

[@Coastmac2001]

Nope, fail, fail & fail in many areas . Another forgettable vehicle from china

[@DMT267]

You lost me at CVT. Absolute rubbish transmission.

[@aarone8013]

No. Just no. Sorry.

[@stizzygrayson5541]

Pile of junk. You’ll risk your life in this thing.

[@zhanhonglu903]

u r behind time, ur thoughts stagnate 15yrs ago

[@theklrr]

Euro ncap 5 stars lol

[@SirAMG63]

It’s selling like hotcakes here fyi

[@chriss6910]

Wow, deleting comments… UNSUBSCRIBE!

[@chasingcars]

Not sure what you’re on about, because we haven’t deleted a single comment from this video - perhaps you tried to post something in the comments that triggered KZbin’s automated comment filtering.

[@aussie8114]

KZbin comments sometimes go missing for no good reason. It’s not the channels fault. I’ve had this happen on many channels in the past. It’s a weird KZbin issue.

[@ArnoldJulianS]

Hello, is this Karen speaking?

[@Sven989]

Other KZbinrs are also having issues with the comment section.

[@kane4013]

I’m getting clearly inoffensive comments deleted too lately across a number of channels. It’s definitely a KZbin problem.

[@myungjaebang2048]

Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

[@myungjaebang2048]

i understand how chinese money affect your economy all oever the world but... i wouldn't buy. neither russians

[@davidbell1676]

Shuddup ya silly kiwi.. what's the alternative a $55g RAV4 and wait 2years to get it

[@sxuxxxxers354]

he never said not to get the car lmao, what are ya on about champ