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FIRST DRIVE | Omoda C9 offers lower-priced luxury
Chinese SUV takes on BMW and Mercedes in the premium league
11 October 2024 - 15:08
In 2023, the Omoda nameplate was introduced in SA as the premium cousin of popular Chinese brand Chery.
Until recently Omoda’s offering has been served by the C5, a 4,400mm-long compact crossover available in a range of front-wheel drive models powered by 1.5l and 1.6l turbo petrol engines. With its keen pricing and noteworthy refinement, the C5 has enjoyed a positive reception and sold more than 4,500 units in SA since its arrival in April 2023, outperforming longstanding players such as the Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, BMW X1 and Volkswagen Tiguan...
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