Omoda 5: This is how the Chinese crossover is made

Scenographic grid – the new Umoda 5 It is a mid-sized gasoline-powered crossover produced by the Chinese giant Chery. The car will arrive in Italy at the end of the day Spring 2024with price less than 30,000 euros. Omoda is the brand dedicated to the most accurate and best models. The crossover has it Look It makes a powerful impact, with a large V-shaped grille flanked by full LED headlights. Instead, the daytime running lights (always LED, but positioned higher) have a “sharp” profile. The version we've seen is the most armed (At the moment the trim levels have not yet been revealed) and are enhanced with contrasting red accents on the lower part of the bumper, doors, side mirrors and 18-inch alloy wheels. The back is Simplified With a sloping roof, but the rear window is small and visibility is sacrificed a bit.

There is room for everyone – LamUmoda 5 And Its length is 4.4 metersIt is 1.83 meters wide and 1.59 meters high: dimensions similar to those of the Jeep Compass, Nissan Qashqai and Skoda Karoq. the space In the cockpit it is distinct, even at the back, where even those in the center of the sofa do not have to make major sacrifices, since the tunnel is practically flat. At the back of the armrest there is also a USB socket for charging a smartphone. the BoxHowever, it has a motorized tailgate, with 360 litres of seating capacity: not much, given the type of car.

Finishes between high and low – Passenger cabinUmoda 5 It has a modern style. Soft eco-leather covers Seating (sporty, with a headrest integrated into the backrest) and the steering wheel, but the door panels and Dashboard It is made of hard plastic. The full-width backlight strip below the air vents is elegant and can be customized in color: it integrates, among other things, touch buttons for managing the dual-zone automatic “climate”, which is difficult to recognize from Driving position. However, what is practical is the central tunnel on two levels, with an induction mat for the smartphone (it looks divided, but in fact only the left part charges the cell phone) and USB sockets at the bottom, which act as an emptied “pocket”.

Two screens – Two paired 10.25-inch displays serveInformation and entertainment And devices. I am fast When executing commands, the audio system is signed by Sony and there is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard; Let's blame just one Graphics A little dated and not very original.

She promised to be a good shooter – Under the hoodUmoda 5 there 4 cylinder turbo On gasoline 1.6 with 197 hp And 200 Nm of torque, with a exchange Robotic A Double claw 7 gears. The announced renders talk of 0-100 km/h acceleration in 7.8 seconds (an impressive time) and a top speed of 191 km/h. there popularity Blauralala Before The average consumption (always declared) is 13 km/l. Twin electricalWhich will arrive later, has 204 hp; to'independence The declared average is 450 km. Safety is also good: the car won top marks in Safety tests The car has received Euro NCAP certification and has a rich set of driving assistance systems: automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and lane keeping, as well as automatic headlights as standard.