Tag Archives: Omoda & Jaecoo

NEW CARS

2026 Omoda 7: China’s Fast-Rising SUV Brand Sharpens Its Game for the UK

The Chinese invasion of the UK car market shows no sign of slowing down, and Omoda is leading the charge. Hot on the heels of the Omoda 5 and range-topping Omoda 9, the new Omoda 7 will arrive in January 2026, slotting neatly between its siblings and targeting one of Britain’s most competitive battlegrounds: the family SUV segment.

At £29,915, the 7 is priced to tempt Qashqai and Sportage buyers—but there’s more to this mid-size SUV than just a sharp sticker price. Under the skin, it shares its bones with the Jaecoo 7, a model that recently pulled off the improbable feat of outselling the Nissan Qashqai itself—a car so entrenched in British suburbia it might as well come standard with a garden hose and driveway.

Two Powertrains, One Ambition

The Omoda 7 will launch with two familiar powertrains: a 145-hp 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) known internally as the SHS, priced from around £32,000. The latter combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an 18.3kWh battery and an electric motor for a respectable 56 miles of EV range—comfortably outpacing pricier rivals such as the Range Rover Evoque P300e and Kia Sportage PHEV.

That long electric range should appeal to commuters and company-car drivers alike, and if Omoda’s recent UK performance is any indicator, demand could be brisk.

Tech and Trims

Omoda isn’t holding back on kit, either. Every 7 gets a 15.6-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel, and a six-speaker Sony audio system.

Step up to the Noble trim and things get a little more, well, noble: ventilated gaming-style seats, a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, and an upgraded 12-speaker Sony system. It’s an interior aimed at Gen Z buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

European Roots, Chinese Ambition

Despite its Chinese origins, the Omoda 7 has been developed for European roads, with chassis tuning handled at Omoda’s German R&D centre. That attention to dynamics could give the 7 an edge in a segment where many newcomers falter—because no amount of screens can hide sloppy suspension.

The Omoda 7’s arrival also sets the stage for the upcoming Omoda 4 (formerly the 3), which will join the UK line-up soon after. With prices undercutting the competition and equipment lists that read like wish catalogs, Omoda’s lineup is quickly evolving from curiosity to credible contender.

Whether the Omoda 7 can replicate its Jaecoo twin’s success remains to be seen. But if the numbers—and the spec sheet—are anything to go by, Nissan and Kia might want to keep an eye on their rearview mirrors.

Source: Omoda

News

Petrol’s Revenge: Omoda & Jaecoo Prove Fire Still Has a Future

In a world obsessed with volts and charging times, it’s oddly refreshing to hear someone talk about… combustion. Real, honest-to-goodness explosions. The sort that make pistons dance and petrolheads smile. And yet, at the 2025 International User Summit, Omoda & Jaecoo—yes, the same Chery Group duo waving the EV flag across Europe—stood up and said, “Actually, there’s still life (and efficiency) left in the old fire-breathing engine.”

The headline? A 48 percent thermal efficiency internal combustion engine. That’s not just a tidy number—it’s a proper engineering mic drop. To put it in perspective, most modern engines hover around 38–45 percent. Each percentage point gained is like finding another 2.5 percent in your wallet every time you fill up. It’s the kind of leap that makes both accountants and climate activists quietly nod in approval.

But what’s the point, you ask, when electric cars are stealing all the headlines? Well, Omoda & Jaecoo aren’t blind to the plug-in revolution. They’re just being pragmatic. The future, they argue, isn’t purely electric—it’s intelligently hybrid. And for the next decade or so, squeezing every drop of efficiency from petrol might actually be the smartest route to lower global energy consumption.

Under the bonnet, Chery’s engineers have gone full mad scientist. We’re talking about an ultra-high 26:1 compression ratio, triple-link hyperbolic mechanisms (yes, that’s a real thing), 35 percent exhaust gas recirculation, and a thermal insulation coating that practically hugs every joule of energy like it’s precious. The result? Less wasted heat, more motion, fewer emissions—and a combustion cycle that borders on witchcraft.

It’s all part of the brand’s grander plan: an evolution of their SHS (Super Hybrid System), which already boasts a 44.5 percent thermal efficiency thanks to a 1.5 TDGI Miller-cycle engine paired with twin electric motors and an intelligent DHT transmission. In the real world, that setup sips just 6 liters per 100 kilometers, while still giving you up to 56 miles (90 km) of silent, electric-only driving.

And it’s not just efficient—it’s clever. The SHS automatically decides whether to run in electric, hybrid, or engine-only mode depending on how you’re driving, what the terrain’s doing, and whether you’re late for work. The battery? Built to survive heatwaves, floods, and even collisions—cutting power in just two milliseconds if things go sideways. Oh, and there’s a V2L function that can power your campsite espresso machine or DJ setup with 3.3 kilowatts of juice.

In a market racing toward total electrification, Omoda & Jaecoo’s approach feels almost rebellious—an elegant middle finger to the idea that combustion is dead. Maybe the future doesn’t belong only to batteries after all. Maybe it belongs to those clever enough to make fire burn cleaner, hotter, and smarter.

Because in the end, sustainability isn’t just about plugging in. Sometimes, it’s about lighting up—with style.

Source: Omoda & Jaecoo