OMODA is a Chinese SUV brand focused entirely on futuristic crossover SUVs. The brand is part of the Chery Automobile Group, one of China's largest automotive manufacturers, and was launched as a distinct brand to target a new generation of style-conscious, technology-driven car buyers.

The name OMODA stands for Open Minds, On the Move, Day and night, Attitude. It reflects the brand's positioning at the intersection of modernity and design. Every model is built on the principle that technology, comfort, and distinctive styling should come as standard, not as extras.

OMODA UK launched with the OMODA 5 petrol and OMODA E5 electric, and has since grown rapidly. By April 2026, OMODA UK and its sister brand JAECOO had registered more than 7,000 cars in a single month, reflecting strong early demand.

Vertu is proud to be among the UK's authorised OMODA dealer partners, offering the full OMODA model range alongside expert colleague support.

OMODA is a brand created by Chery Automobile Co. Ltd, a Chinese state-affiliated automotive group headquartered in Wuhu, Anhui province, China.

Chery is one of China's largest independent car manufacturers and one of its leading vehicle exporters. The group produces cars under several brand names globally; OMODA was launched as a dedicated sub-brand targeting international markets, including the UK.

Who makes OMODA cars in UK market terms? All OMODA vehicles sold in the UK are manufactured in China and distributed through an official UK dealer network operated by OMODA & JAECOO UK Ltd. Vertu is an authorised partner within that network.

OMODA's manufacturer credentials include substantial investment in both design and engineering: exterior design is handled at dedicated global studios, while chassis and powertrain development draws on in-house engineering expertise refined across Chery's wider vehicle portfolio.

OMODA engines are developed and manufactured in-house by Chery. The petrol engines and hybrid powertrains used across the OMODA range are proprietary units, designed and engineered by Chery's own powertrain division.

The 1.6-litre turbocharged engine in the OMODA 5 petrol produces 145hp and is paired with Chery's own 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It delivers up to 36.2mpg (WLTP).

The Super Hybrid System (SHS) powertrain family uses a 1.5-litre turbo engine developed by Chery with a claimed thermal efficiency of 44.5%. This is the same engine core used in the OMODA 5 SHS-H, OMODA 7, and OMODA 9 hybrid variants, each paired with a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) specific to each application. The SHS-H uses a 1.83kWh battery pack; the SHS-P variants carry larger batteries to support extended electric-only driving.

The OMODA E5 electric motor – producing 155kW – is also a Chery-developed unit. Its 61kWh battery uses a blade cell design and can accept up to 130kW of DC rapid charging, replenishing from 30% to 80% in 28 minutes.

All OMODA cars sold in the UK are manufactured in China. The OMODA car origin is Chery's manufacturing network, which spans multiple production facilities across mainland China.

That said, calling OMODA a purely Chinese product understates the international nature of its development. OMODA car exterior design is carried out at global design studios, and the engineering process for UK-market cars includes calibration to European road and safety standards.

Build quality is validated by independent European safety testing: the OMODA 5 carries a five-star Euro NCAP rating, awarded through the same process applied to every car sold in the UK, regardless of origin.

So, while OMODA cars are manufactured in China, the more complete answer is that OMODA is an internationally developed, independently safety-validated product that meets the same standards as cars from any established European or Japanese manufacturer.

OMODA cars UK currently comprises five models, spanning three powertrain families: petrol, fully electric, and hybrid.

The OMODA 5 is the entry point to the range, available in three variants: the OMODA 5 petrol with a 1.6T engine, the OMODA 5 electric (OMODA E5) with 267 miles of WLTP range, and the OMODA 5 hybrid (OMODA 5 SHS-H), a self-charging hybrid requiring no plug.

The OMODA 7 is a larger SUV available as either an OMODA 7 plug-in hybrid (SHS-P) with 56 miles of EV range, or a petrol variant. Both share the same bold exterior design and feature a 15.6-inch central display.

At the top of the range sits the OMODA 9 plug-in hybrid: a flagship SUV with 610HP, AWD, 93 miles of EV range, and a full-spec interior including a 1.3-metre panoramic sunroof and 14-speaker Sony audio, all as standard.

Each model is available in at least two trim levels. The OMODA 7 extends to Knight, Noble, and Noble Tech grades, with the Noble Tech offering a unique sliding 15.6-inch display and Remote Parking Assist.

The evidence says yes. Independent safety testing, strong real-world specifications, and rapid UK sales growth all point in the same direction.

The OMODA 5 holds a five-star Euro NCAP rating. The OMODA 9 achieves 0–62mph in 4.9 seconds with AWD traction, a result that compares well with rivals costing considerably more.

The OMODA car interior is a genuine strength. Twin 12.3-inch curved displays, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heated and ventilated seats, and a Sony premium audio system come as standard across the range, not as paid options.

On driving dynamics, the SHS hybrid system earns particular credit. Its ability to deliver near-silent, electric-led driving while maintaining petrol-engine range makes the OMODA hybrid genuinely usable on every type of journey. The OMODA electric car E5 is equally accomplished, with 267 miles of WLTP range and 130kW DC rapid charging capability.

OMODA & JAECOO UK registered more than 17,900 cars in March 2026 alone, a figure that reflects growing buyer confidence rather than novelty.

For a brand this new to the UK market, the honest answer involves both available evidence and the acknowledged limit of a short ownership track record.

The structural evidence is encouraging. Every OMODA model is built on a high-strength steel body structure (72.1% high-strength steel in the OMODA 7), with galvanised bodywork for corrosion protection. The 61kWh battery in the OMODA E5 uses a blade cell design with independent safety certification, and the OMODA 9's 34kWh battery carries an IP68 rating, meaning it can withstand full submersion in water.

Chery's manufacturing heritage spans decades of vehicle production and export. The engineering investment behind OMODA's SHS powertrain family, including the 44.5% thermally efficient engine, reflects a serious commitment to powertrain quality.

Crucially, OMODA backs every car with a 7-year warranty. That level of manufacturer confidence is rare in the mainstream market, and it speaks directly to the brand's own reliability expectations. Buying through an authorised Vertu OMODA dealership means full warranty cover and UK consumer rights from the day you drive away.

Every new OMODA car comes with a 7-year/100,000-mile warranty, one of the longest standard manufacturer warranties available in the UK new car market.

The warranty includes no mileage limit for the first three years, giving high-mileage drivers full protection during the period when most concerns would typically arise.

Electric and hybrid models also benefit from a separate battery warranty: eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. This covers repair or replacement should the battery capacity fall below 70% of its original capacity.

Roadside assistance is also included in OMODA's ownership package. For full details of what's covered, speak to a colleague at your nearest Vertu OMODA dealership.

SHS stands for Super Hybrid System. It's OMODA's proprietary hybrid powertrain technology, and it comes in two forms: SHS-H (self-charging hybrid) and SHS-P (plug-in hybrid).

SHS differs from conventional hybrid systems because it's engineered as a hybrid from the outset, rather than a petrol car with an electric motor added. At the heart of the system is a 1.5-litre turbo engine running at 44.5% thermal efficiency, paired with a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) that manages the transition between electric and petrol drive without the driver needing to intervene.

SHS-H in the OMODA 5 SHS-H is a self-charging hybrid. It requires no plug, generates its own electrical energy through regenerative braking and engine charging, and delivers over 650 miles of combined range at up to 53.3mpg. At everyday speeds, the electric motor handles most of the workload, keeping the cabin near-silent.

SHS-P in the OMODA 7 and OMODA 9 adds a larger external-charge battery for extended electric-only driving. Unlike some plug-in hybrids that revert to conventional hybrid mode once the battery depletes, OMODA's SHS-P continues to manage energy intelligently, so the car always drives more like an EV than a petrol car.

The OMODA 9 takes SHS-P further still, adding a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (3DHT), AWD, and 610HP of combined drive power, while still returning over 700 miles of combined range.