Keely Goodall31 July 2025 | 6:04

Omoda C5 Review: Takes some getting used to, but very stylish – Ernest Page, motoring journalist

Ernest Page test drove the new Chery Omoda C5 hybrid and gave us his thoughts.

Omoda C5 Review: Takes some getting used to, but very stylish – Ernest Page, motoring journalist

The Omoda C5 is a sleek, modern compact crossover SUV available in petrol and hybrid versions.

The hybrid has a combined driving range of 1,200 km and can be recharged by a DC fast charger, which allows it to reach between 30% and 80% battery capacity in around 20 minutes.

The C5 features dual 10.25-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, intelligent voice command and a five-star safety rating.

Page says this car has a few idiosyncrasies and features that take some time to get used to.

“It has all these little electronic aids that I am not too much of a fan of.”
- Ernest Page
“The C5 is not on the top of my list, but it might be for someone else.”
- Ernest Page

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