Omoda C5 Review: A Fancy Chery or Premium Car Contender?

[@Ndumixo]

It's not just a fancy Chery, it's the Chery on top

[@nhletelojoshua4084]

😂😂love the pun

[@InsideOutWheelZA]

Hahaha I see what u did there, nice 1 dude

[@DavetheCarGuy]

Very good!

[@tankisomokoena2578]

😭😭😭

[@thabisotlhoaele3879]

Nice 😂😂😂😂

[@Carscoza]

Do you think Omoda is onto a winner with the C5?

[@sizwedinisesoko]

Yes and no! the safety systems are too much. It’s cramped, Ashley should have sat in the passengers seats (which don’t adjust upward or downward even front and back) and felt his knees against the dashboard. Also the limited head room is an issue for me, fuel consumption was extremely high when i tested it as well (around 16l/100km) though it was a short urban drive. Interior is beautiful, the exterior can take some getting used to.

[@brandonstclair898]

Change the darn badge on the steering cmon Chery

[@IanCarswell-hc4dj]

Please review the baic bejing and maybe do a comparison between the chinese cars in the suv segment and which one is best?

[@KingHill2015]

I am 42 years old. Tried German cars. Always loved German cars. Starting considering Chinese cars for value of money. But with all my research and experience, Japanese is the way to go. Toyota for me everyday.

[@quintusgrobler9088]

Chinese cars focus their value on the moment of purchase. Japanese cars provide their value after. Honda, Mazda, Toyota; all cars that keep a cap on their tech in order for us to have engines that last through the decades. Practicality should always be first for anybody over 30.

[@BASSCHALLENGESA]

The fuel consumption is very accurate. I drive the Tiggo 4 Pro SE and get around 11.8km/l! Chery sales said to me that it will improve after my first service...I'm going for my 2nd service at 20 000km next week and I'm still avg. 11.8km/l...such a nice car, real petty about the fuel consumption...

[@mamkhabelamthembu3943]

How much do you spend on fuel per month?

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

The Omoda C5 is now available in Spain for the equivalent of over R600,000. It’ll also be available in Italy later this year, and a UK launch is expected in February 2024. For the UK/EU market, the Omoda C5 uses a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with 145kW and 290Nm.

[@rayswartz]

Please keep reviewing cars on here Ash!! You're really good at this and between Ciro and yourself you guys are really carving out a very very good channel, with proudly South African roots (1 mill subs in the next few months maybe🤔?) - which to my knowledge is the only car channel we have that competes with the Mat Watsons and the Autotraders of the world. Stay awesome! Great review! 😁😁

[@shanelewin4509]

Currently own the Omoda C5 Elegence S. Averaging around 8.1l. Touchscreen not working at the moment, waiting for a new audio system to be shipped to South Africa, could take around 2 months.

[@BOBBY-et9xb]

From the reviews I've seen on Hellopeter, the chery and haval are very troublesome and the service from the dealers not good.

[@princessanineveh]

So how is it?

[@KyleJHB]

Averaging 11l per 100km is just crazy for that sized engine, my 3.5l naturally aspirated V6 gets that with more grunt and a better sound. With South Africans being very brand loyal it will be interesting to see how this fares up against other luxury brands namely the German variety. Even Lexus and Infiniti battled to gain traction here.

[@brandonstclair898]

Cherry engines is different. You have to drive it in over a period then it will improve. My Chery is at average 7.8/100km, the heavier the foot you can expect 8.6 on average.

[@KingHill2015]

I'd rather buy a second hand Rav 4 or Toyota double cab Hilux. Chinese a no go for me

[@lawrencehenshaw7491]

Unfortunately these cheaper brands need to really do some serious investment in the feul consumption of their products yhey just selling gizmos and lloks ignoring the crisis of global warming totally.

[@hantusmostert]

the more fuel south africans spend, the faster you replenish the road acident fund. small thirsty engines really suck

[@SDav21]

Definitely a premium contender especially considering it has better build and material quality than a Mercedes A Class lol. Although that isn't saying much considering how badly built a new A Class is. Even a Sandero feels more solid. Hehe. But anyway. Love what Chery is doing. If they can bring a premium hatch it would be cool.

[@MzwandileHarmans]

Lmao 😂

[@SDav21]

@@MzwandileHarmans it's true. These new Mercs interior build and material quality is disgusting. Sit in the A Class and all there is is plastic and cheap bits and parts of the interior move around when you use it. Feels like it'll fall apart if you press too hard or stare too hard. So sad what Merc has become and then they still cost so much. It isn't worth it anymore. In the past it was because you were getting a car built and engineered like no other. But these days a Peugeot 308, Renault Megane, BMW 1 series all have better build and materials than the A Class and they are all much cheaper.

[@triple777seven]

Premium contender🤔, lower the dosage mate

[@SDav21]

@@triple777seven Well if you sit in some of the cars from "premium" brands these days you'll see what I mean. The Mercedes A Class and new Audi A3 are prime examples. You pay double the price but get none of the features. Then you might say but you get the quality and solidity. Oh no. Not any more. The Audi and Merc have as much plastic as a basic Toyota Corolla. And in the case of the A Class, a Corolla feels better screwed together. I have a Mercedes. A 2014 E350 Bluetec. Mercedes was still making quality then. On numerous occasions I went to test drive newer models and Mercedes is only Mercedes in name now. Same for Audi. BMW seems to be the best right now since their cars have better build and materials by far and are also up in reliability rankings now. They let me loan a GLB for a week. A GLB220d. For R1.3 million as equipped for the one I drove, I couldn't understand why. It has so much hard cheap plastic. Half the interior bits feel like it was pasted on with Pritt. When the gearbox gets hot in stop start traffic it starts to lurch and get clunky. Overall, really shitty car for R1.3 million. The ride quality was however good despite having 20 inch rims and the interior did Look good with all the ambient lights. But looks is nothing without substance. I then for interest sake went to test drive a Chery Tiggo 8 Pro and honestly I was blown away. It genuinely felt more expensive and more premium than the GLB in almost every aspect. The materials used were far better. It felt solidly screwed together unlike the GLB. So yes. I stand by what I said. I've been a long time Mercedes owner. And my dad still has his model with 338,000kms on. They WERE once truly premium in every sense of the word. Not anymore. They justify their stupid prices by name only. There's nothing premium about them anymore other than the perceived premiumness of the badge.

[@SpruceWood-NEG]

@@SDav21 Mercedes Benz's trademark is worth $20000 more than Chery's trademark!

[@ferdinandalester]

Seems like a really decent package overall but the front looks really awkward and I suspect this design wont age well. The tiggo 8 pro is not entirely in the same class and price range but the package just seems more cohesive and attractive to me. The tiggo 8 pro looks and feels more "Omada" than the C5 does.

[@antonioporra7210]

Hey Ash Be careful with the comment that nobody is going to drive 1 million kilos. My Polo 9N3 is on 700K Kilos from new and model 2008. Still looks spotless.

[@etienne6641]

I understand a hybrid version will come out soon to SA. I'm sure a full EV version will also be on the charts. China do not spend any time on ICE engine developments anymore so the BEV's will be much more economical to run.

[@Carscoza]

Let's hope South African EV legislation improves so EVs become less expensive.

[@emzitodemob]

With all these pretty looking chinese cars coming our way I'm just going to sit back and see who's got the most reliable. Lawd knows I can't with these expensive germans

[@davidm.226]

Try BAIC, they are a company which has been working with Mercedes in China for many years, they have been responsible for manufacturing Mercedes interiors which is evident in their cars, they have a plant here in SA Gqeberha (PE) which produces the X55.

[@Adrian_Nel]

05:04 into a video of 13:54 length, so about one third of the way, and I STILL don't know a thing about the drive train layout.

[@unholyfly5176]

Review the BAIC Beijing X55 next plsss!

[@Carscoza]

It's coming soon, maybe have something on the channel in a month's time.

[@Won_By_One]

FUEL CONSUMPTION: I beg to differ with your 11 plus litres / 100km. I have been dring one for 2 months. My total average is 8,5 litres / 100km. Its all about how you drive 🙂

[@AnthonyRamatsui]

Test drove one that was being used by a CHERY Rep. the AFE was at 8.7. I guess Ash was being a race driver 😂

[@brandonstclair898]

8.5 seem to be sweet spot over time. If you drive long distances you can get to 7 easily.

[@sizwedinisesoko]

@@AnthonyRamatsuiI also test drove one that was being used by a Chery rep, after the drive it was 16L/100km.

[@garthpetersen3538]

8.5/100 is roughly, 11.7km per litre .

[@lawrencehenshaw7491]

Saying a big warranty doesn't say how much it covers and what is the part replacement costs like the electronic, engine and suspension parts

[@mohamedbhamjee1856]

Nice car I have driven one on launch currently own a teggo 4 elite se these cars r heavy on fuel overall good product

[@ElMonkeySupaFreek]

Nice review! Ash is 👌

[@ariekhasane2793]

This is impressive 😍

[@pjb9010]

Been waiting on this one

[@justinwienand9351]

We had a look. The passenger seat is really high up. I had more headroom in the back than the passenger seat.

[@eugenevandermerwe3386]

Great reviews but please consider the rear centre seat and foot and knee space. Also, never rely on fuel consumption displays in your car. Do your pump to pump filling maths.

[@tshepoboroko2920]

Those seats🔥

[@brakgosi6271]

Nice review as usual, thanks. How more luxurious is Omoda compared to the highest equally sized Cherry? How would you rate the 2 screens software compared to Haval, Proton, BAIC? Lastly, I'm a disabled driver and because my hands are always on the hand controls, I rely a lot on the virtual assistant. How good is it in the Cherry Group cars? Obviously I'm not able to test drive cars before I buy because I've got to buy first and have band controls fitted.

[@012MobileDetailing]

The BAIC does not have android auto/apple car play which I think would quite useful in your case. Can't speak for the rest however.

[@Zander.and.lightning]

I like the interior and rear of the car, the front end is just to much bling

[@mrhowmuch]

Very nice interior , but the Grill thou 😬

[@MidgleyRoss]

Great review, looking forward to the Beijing x55 review as well

[@1thousand.islands]

Please review the BAIC X55 Beijing

[@Carscoza]

We will. Review coming in about a month

[@masies6202]

We have been ripped of for a long time by the Germans, keep up the good work and thank you for the good prices

[@sizwedinisesoko]

I tested it and for me it makes it hard to like it and I really wanted buy it. The safety systems are too much. It’s cramped, Ashley should have sat in the passengers seats and felt his knees against the dashboard. The driver and passenger seat doesn’t adjust up and down, also the limited head room is an issue for me, fuel consumption was extremely high when i tested it as well (around 16l/100km) though it was a short urban drive. Interior is beautiful, the exterior can take some getting used to. For me this has to be one of those models, that you miss out on and wait for the updated version later on.

[@josh3221ify]

16l/km i doubt even a tank gets that fuel economy. Maybe you meant 16km/l which is decent.

[@sizwedinisesoko]

@@josh3221ify 16L/100Km, Ashley was getting 11L/100Km. I don’t know what you’re on about?

[@vincentmothapa2421]

@@sizwedinisesoko I think you mean 16L/100Km

[@sizwedinisesoko]

@@vincentmothapa2421 correct, that was a typo

[@josh3221ify]

​@@sizwedinisesoko because you edited your comment from 16l/km.

[@jacquesbosch2459]

Amazing how far Chery has come. But my gosh this is not a good-looking car from the front. That's personal preference though.

[@suhailjeewa1529]

Ciro needs to do a BAIC BEIJING X55 review already

[@makwekweplaatjie5306]

I like it but my problem is the fuel consumption 11lr per 100km that's an 6 or 8 cylinder engine. For 1.8l it's too heavy on fuel

[@jfa849]

Listening to complaints about 11.5l/100kms being high - all relative. If I saw that in my 2012 XKR I'd be over the moon 😂

[@Adrian_Nel]

@jfa849, yeah maybe, but you wouldn't really compare the two cars, Would you? Please say 'no' Adrian, I wouldn't'.🙂

[@jfa849]

@@Adrian_Nel 🤣🤣🤣 I absolutely wouldn't compare the cars...

[@AmzK]

Was parked next to one of these at Woolies Palmyra yesterday, thought she was really pretty (especially with the carbon fibre finish) so I thought I'd check if youtube has anything for me. Wish you gave more details regarding whether the back seats can be folded down, why your consumption was so high, cost options, etc. Good video though, thanks.

[@dawidbosman5786]

No mention of the gearbox and drive train refinement... Kind of important.

[@kindness-villain]

omoda 5 have 1.6T+7DCT model and Rear wheel adopts 4-link independent suspension

[@riteshshettyy]

OMG was a sleeper hit, hope this one also does the same. But unfortunately I don't think they'll dare to go as bold as last time, considering the 'hurt sentiments' nowadays.

[@michaeladabo2719]

Chery tiggo 7 pro and the omoda which one will you recommend

[@grand3195]

Omoda is not the premium brand of chery, Exeed is the premium brand of chery! Omoda is just a sub brand of chery specifically for young people.

[@mamkhabelamthembu3943]

When you say R10-R15k extra fuel a year do you mean that's the total fuel cost per year?

[@Brajosh_]

These Chinese cars are cool and give more premium brands a run for their money but fuel consumption is hectic man, with our fuel prices you drive with one eye at the fuel gauge.I personally prefer Chiro & David's reviews Ash seems like a cool guy but he seems bored & forced to do reviews man, for me he makes even cool cars boring with his presentation delivery.anyways Love the channel

[@stanleyatkins4226]

Next to review is the Baic. Another Chinese newcomer.

[@Mzwandile_Makhowane]

Splendid!

[@InsideOutWheelZA]

Most definitely They have landed, and they shall dominate. Tech, price offering, and looks wow If anything, I'm torn between Chinese brands. Would I buy a Haval or cherry ? Cherry seam to have my attention more. Weldone Ash

[@SDav21]

I'd rather have a Haval Jolion over a Chery Tiggo 4. It drives nicer and looks and feels more expensive. I'll also rather take a Haval H6 over a normal Tiggo 8 since the Haval has a 2 litre turbo and the Tiggo 8 only a 1.6 turbo. However, if it's the Tiggo 8 Pro Max I'd rather take the Tiggo over the Haval since the Tiggo 8 Pro Max has a 2 litre turbo.

[@joelnzeka6272]

I don’t see a big difference with the 2024 Cherry Tiggo pro max

[@njaphs]

Only fuel consumption goes against it for me.

[@hantusmostert]

I need a car that does 15-20km per L How?

[@intellifly747]

A200d previous model up to 2017

[@khumbudzomunyai8602]

Nice interior design but I don’t like the red linings on the exterior

[@intellifly747]

I agree but it is optional on this car on a certain model. Check auto trader 👍🏼

[@melumasango2980]

Nicely speced and interior, but the exterior design is not make sure especially the red accents all over

[@davidm.226]

I think they have one without the red accents.

[@otaku_village]

Please check the Biac Beijing out too and compare with it

[@sibusisosithebe8800]

I drove one last night and it’s a horrible car besides the luxury options. If you selected the manual mode, you can’t drive it in auto unless you switch off the car. Stupid.

[@threesixnine369six]

Am I the only one who thinks the name OMODA was chosen on purpose to sound Japanese 😅 To me it screams lack of confidence, and self awareness that despite their strong social media campaigning and the push for this idea that Chinese cars are taking over the world, the people still don’t perceive Chinese cars to be of high quality, and the Chinese car makers know. Admittedly there are some interesting new cars coming from China but based on an above average knowledge of how China and Chinese company operate I highly doubt that that they’re at the quality level of Korean, Japanese and German cars, even if they look well put together. 🎊 🇯🇵 🌸 O M O D A 🌸 🇯🇵 🎊

[@BobyourUncle]

No manual gearbox option - not interested! I've just bought a Mazda CX5 manual for similar money and I couldn't be happier. Admittedly leather seats and a better sound system would be nice but all those so called features are just stupid gimmicks that you end up switching off because they're annoying. When are the manufacturers going to start offering worthwhile options like a choice of engines and gearboxes and maybe some interesting colour options? Grey and silver automatics are for retired people!

[@devashinnarainan1314]

Did anyone notice the fuel consumption

[@RicknMorty85]

Fuel consumption is usually very high when the engine and car is new. Once it's been given time to break-in the engine, the consumption drops and stabilizes.

[@FindingKylesa]

haval still the goat

[@leratomotsumi7090]

This over a Baic x55 definitely.

[@michaelcrSA]

so over 5 years, it would cost around R100k more for fuel. That's a lot

[@etienne6641]

Didn't hear the name Horlicks in a long time 🙂

[@scellowmcineka4087]

Yeah 🤣🤣🤣 Do they still have those?

[@InsideOutWheelZA]

I went for a test drive today n nope they didn't change the cherry logo/word to omoda on the steering wheel airbag. I think I'm sold, there's probably another offering on the way. We. An not keep up shem

[@mingwang6183]

Have changed Chery logo on steering and it will be shown soon in the market

[@TshiamoThabane_]

It's a very sporty car

[@RRSmurf]

No it's not...

[@yououtuber4176]

I still prefer my Tiggo 7 Pro

[@baneletwayi8036]

After 2 years it will be falling part, the warranty does not transfer and it consumes fuel like most bakkies..I am also not too sure of the safety stats on this.

[@raymondmalan487]

High Spec Lucky Packet. Ugly with No Heritage. I can hear the Windows "Shutdown" Chime after 5 Years. Thanks for the Vid Ash.

[@erichweggelaar1320]

No thanks. I'll spend a bit more for a better European car

[@MrMetubeaccount]

Horlicks... What an unwanted reminder of my age🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@Chif_GT]

This thing doesn't look good at all. It's as if someone was asked to quickly show the committee what he can do with the design app. Seats looks good though. That's it.

[@ronch550]

Gotta love China's forced tech transfer for all these Chinese cars, folks.

[@mahatanyawarra1705]

It's like a new age Nissan Duke ... Ugly ..but kinda cute at the same time

[@MrMarcusMars]

problem with these cars u wait for months for a part, buy these cars if u already have another car

[@brandonstclair898]

How so? They have dealerships across the country and service centres at GWM (Haval)

[@MrMarcusMars]

@@brandonstclair898 they dont have stock ready in their workshops bro, they have to order it and be shipped at certain time, its worse with autobody parts!

[@TarriqStPatrick]

Chery just went and copied BAIC BEIJING X55, What a waste

[@brandonstclair898]

Lol, all car brands do this. Chinese are just better at it at a massive cost reduction. I guess you have to choose your poison. BAIC 3rd best manufacturer in China (state owned). Omoda was launched last year internationally, in my humble opinion these guys in China feed off each other. Whoever you buy, China still benefit.

[@evanvandieman]

So it's a Chinese Urus ☕

[@ernestowilliams9124]

Harman Kardon over Sony? Lol

[@hlonimahloko8969]

I’ve seen this in real life and I wasn’t impressed..

[@MihleJBN]

First

[@farainyika2365]

So?

[@ibalansi2851]

lol...my ml320 has better fuel economy than this chinese job

[@J.JSteyn]

Chinese shit, always going to break 😮

[@waynebowker7764]

Absolutely rubbish

[@paulg3216]

What is with this reviewer? Keep at least one, if not both hands on the steering wheel at all times! Not the first video I've seen where he does this, so he obviously thinks it's fine to do this.

[@lifeonsafari5989]

You sound like a lot of fun 🎉

[@sikelelabiyana8445]

Ash is an award winning race car driver, he's got things firmly under control.

[@scellowmcineka4087]

There'll always be trolls

[@farainyika2365]

You are welcome to watch another channel

[@saintgodsworth]

Its ugly

[@matthew14011]

Nah this looks ugly 😐

[@KhotsoMolefi]

It's ugly

[@franktongzi1430]

Omoda is not Tiggo.

[@demainenaidoo7804]

I must say that our license plates really spoil the look of this car🫣

[@taniamclu2900]

😂😂😂😂why are you like this

[@Liya_Nyengane]

Okay, but what's a donga? That's Xhosa for wall mos. 🥲

[@Carscoza]

Surely donga is a well known SA term for hole and small trench?

[@sillimilli3802]

​​​@@Carscozareally? I know the xhosa version only 🤔

[@TheBAHUBSA]

I also don’t know donga