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Chinese carmaker Omoda is set to enter the UK Crossover SUV market with the Omoda 5, later this year, with sales starting in February 2024.
The SUV will feature 1.6-litre Turbo petrol engine producing 197 hp and 290 Nm of torque. An EV variant, the OMODA 5 EV will also be available at launch.
A suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) will be available as standard, including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane-keeping assist and hi-lo beam assist, further enriching the driving experience and safety credentials.
Chen Chunqing, CEO of OMODA, said: “The automotive industry has entered an unprecedented era of intelligent and new energy technology products.
“Marked by a surge in demand for personalization and individual expression, we’ve seen the ascent of the SUV segment which now dominates the ten best-selling models globally.
“Omoda aims to stand at the forefront of this transformation. With a projected global sales target of 1.4 million units by 2030, we’re marking Omoda out as a leader in personalized intelligent vehicles worldwide whilst creating a community platform for owners to share their experiences.”