Review: Omoda 5

Omoda 5 Review: The Vertu VERDICT

“The Omoda 5 is a model that thrives on exceeding expectations, making it arguably one of the best value-for-money SUVs on the market right now. In a competitive sector, the O5 stands out on the road with its striking styling but it is its well-made, lavishly equipped interior that really helps it rise above more conventional-feeling rivals. With prices starting at little more than £24k, it really is a lot of car for the money..."

Video Review of the Omoda 5

Omoda 5: The Key Features

• The O5 was the car to launch the Omoda brand in the UK in 2024 but it - along with the sister Jaecoo 5/7 - have quickly proven big hits in the sales charts
• Three powertrains are available; a mild-hybrid petrol, a self-charging hybrid petrol and an electric version known as the Omoda E5
• Prices start at just over £24,000 but even the flagship Noble trim (self-charging hybrid) dips in below £30,000*
• High-tech interior features two 12.3-inch screens for the driver's display and the infotainment
• All models get wireless phone charging, heated front seats, LED lights and parking sensors as standard, while the flagship Noble trim adds adjustable ambient lighting, surround-view cameras, Sony sound system, heated windscreen and a sunroof
• Omoda 5 and Omoda E5 come with a standard 7-year/100,000-mile manufacturer warranty

Who is the Omoda 5 Best Suited To?

• Buyers seeking an excellent value SUV that undercuts mainstream rivals but doesn't compromise on space or equipment
• Omoda E5 works well as an urban-based electric car with its 267-miles of range
• Singles and couples needing a daily driver who will have a need to travel further and carry more on occasion

Omoda 5 Trim Levels & Equipment

Omoda 5 and Omoda E5 Technical Specifications

What We Like About the Omoda 5

• Brilliant value as an overall package - the O5 is the size of a Nissan Qashqai but is closer in price to the Nissan Juke
• Exceedingly long standard equipment list, even on base models
• Certainly one of the most daring looking and eye-catching family SUVs on the market
• Modern, well-crafted interior that combines slick technology and luxury features
• Efficient turbocharged self-charging hybrid offers brisk pace (7.9secs to 62mph) with diesel-like fuel economy (52mpg)
• Omoda E5 is one of the cheapest electric SUVs in the UK
• Keep a keen eye out for used Omoda 5 and used Omoda E5 models entering the market

Family SUVs To Also Consider...

Hyundai KONA

The Hyundai KONA is one of the marque's most popular models and it is easy to see why. Blurring the lines between a small SUV and a family SUV, that crossover point means the KONA offers excellent value considering its 466-litre boot, plush interior and ultra modern styling. Better yet, it is offered with petrol, mild-hybrid and electric versions, all of which are generously equipped.

MG ZS

While we have talked up the sheer bang for your buck of the Omoda 5 here, its burgeoning status as the UK's 'best value SUV' is definitely challenged by the MG ZS. Similar in physical size, the ZS is offered with the choice of mild-hybrid and self-charging hybrid engines, with both returning superior fuel economy over the O5. The ZS is also cheaper*, has more boot space and is well-equipped for the price too. If you'd prefer electric, the MGS5 is also well worth a look...

BYD Atto 3 Evo

If your heart is set on an electric family SUV, the BYD Atto 3 Evo is an enticing proposition. A major recent update has endowed the Evo with more space than before with the boot growing to 490-litres, while there is even a sizeable 95-litre space under the bonnet too. Range has increased to over 300-miles, while the interior is now brimming with gizmos controlled from the massive 15.6-inch display.

* Details correct at the time of publication (September 2026)

Review Published: September 2026

Updated: September 2026