30,000 units sold and 1,000 km of range: OMODA updates its best-selling hybrid SUV in Spain

OMODA entered Spain in March 2024 with an SUV as its main offering, the OMODA 5, which was available as an electric model — read our review — or with a traditional engine. It experienced huge sales success. At the end of last year, its hybrid version was introduced and is now on sale... driving sales even higher: in total, this SUV has already seen over 30,000 units registered in Spain in just two and a half years.

Now, OMODA is taking a bold step by launching a “major update” that essentially appears to be a second generation of this hybrid SUV. While it retains the 224 HP hybrid engine that provides a combined range of 1,000 km and the 211 HP electric motor, its design has been completely overhauled, and most importantly, it has grown by 8 cm to reach a length of 4.53 meters.

1,000 km of range to boost those 30,000 sales

OMODA’s best-selling SUV will arrive in Spain in the first months of 2027, likely before the new OMODA 4 as well. It’s no surprise that OMODA is eager to launch it, as it represents the cornerstone of their sales in Spain, having already achieved over 30,000 units sold.

To maintain this level of sales, the hybrid version will remain essential—more so than ever, since up to 53% of OMODA and JAECOO SUV sales include such powertrains.

OMODA’s response has been clear: to retain the existing 224 HP powertrain, which consists of a 143 HP 1.5 T internal combustion engine and two electric motors, though only the 150 kW or 204 HP motor drives the wheels—the other, at 100 kW or 136 HP, always functions as a generator. This setup is paired with an NMC battery with a capacity of 1.83 kWh.

The result? A top speed of 175 km/h and a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 7.9 seconds. All this comes with an estimated average fuel consumption of 5.2 L/100 km. With this figure and a fuel tank capacity of 51 L, it offers a combined range of up to 1,000 kilometers.

On the other hand, OMODA’s new SUV will also be equipped with an electric motor producing 211 HP and 288 Nm of torque, which delivers power to the front axle and is connected to a 61 kWh LFP battery. It has a range of 430 km, a top speed of 171 km/h, and an acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.

When it comes to charging, the battery can accept up to 130 kW of DC power, allowing it to go from 30% to 80% charge in 28 minutes. At home charging, the capacity drops to 11 kW, and it takes “approximately 7 hours” to charge the car from 10% to 100%.

A remodeled and spacious interior for four adults… not very tall

In the early OMODA 5 models, the front seats were somewhat high, which provided a elevated driving position that some might prefer but reduced headroom for taller drivers. OMODA fixed this minor issue within a few months.

This problem persists in the current OMODA 5, with adults over 1.85 meters tall likely to hit their heads against the ceiling lining—even though we should note that this occurred with a unit equipped with the standard panoramic roof in the top trim available in Spain, which always reduces available headroom by a few centimeters.

We don’t know whether the unit we were able to inspect is a 100% Chinese specification, nor if this will be improved in SUVs destined for Europe and Spain. But it is hoped that it will be.

Apart from these and seats with good lumbar support, the interior design has been updated, with the biggest change being a 15.6” central screen—compared to 12.3” in the current OMODA 5—which now protrudes from the dashboard instead of being integrated into it. It’s accompanied by an 8.9” screen serving as a dashboard display.

The console, featuring six unique touch buttons and a lower section with a USB A port, another USB C port, and a 12V socket, is somewhat bulky, but it’s practical and includes a useful split-opening compartment under the armrest. Like everything inside, the plastics appear to be of good quality—the upper ones are textured—and they combine with fabric trimmings; the adjustments are well-executed.

In the rear seats, a height of 1.85 meters is used as a reference: if an occupant is a few centimeters taller and sits very upright, they are likely to hit the upper edge of the roof, which has a slightly sloping surface. The seats are comfortable, providing enough legroom and space under the front seats for feet to rest. The central seat, with its slightly raised backrest and seat pan as well as firmer padding, feels narrow and is more suitable for a child’s size.

Regarding the trunk space, it offers “over 400 L” according to the manufacturer, and “over 1,100 L” when the rear seats are folded down. Additionally, it provides a large loading area and is quite practical, featuring two lights, four loops for securing cargo, a foldable side hook on the left side, and another side compartment in the left area as well.

The best part? It has a practical divider that creates a dual floor. In fact, there’s even a space under the trunk floor for storing things like charging cables.

Available in 2027 with two finishes

OMODA has already announced that it will arrive in Spain during the first half of 2027 — likely a few weeks after the OMODA 4 — and it may be offered alongside the current OMODA 5, which is 4.45 meters long.

The new SUV with a 1,000 km range in its hybrid version will be sold in Spain in two trim levels, called Pure and Premium. The Pure version already comes equipped with a rear camera, voice assistant, keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control, and heated front steering wheel and seats.

The Premium trim adds a 540º camera that makes the front part of the vehicle “transparent,” a 50W wireless phone charger, automatic parking and remote-controlled parking assist, electric and ventilated front seats, an electric trunk lid, a panoramic roof, and premium audio equipment.