The Omoda C7 has made landfall in South Africa, with local arm of this Chery sub-brand announcing pricing for its latest model offering.
The C7 is available with the choice of two engine options: a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit producing 145 kW and 290 N.m of torque, the latter exclusively delivered to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) setup that pairs a 150 kW/310 N.m electric motor with a 105 kW/215 N.m 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol motor with the same number of cylinders as the latter. The PHEV arrangement produced combined power and torque outputs of 255 kW and 525 N.m, sent to the front axle via a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT).
According to the manufacturer, the non-electrified motor sips, on average, 7.5 L/100 km, while the PHEV model’s average fuel consumption is rated at 4.9 L/100 km. The latter derivative has a claimed all-electric operating range of 105 km and a combined driving range of 1 200 km.
How much does the Omoda C7 cost in South Africa?
Locally, the Omoda C7 is priced from R539 900 to R589 900 for the non-electrified variants, while the PHEV range-topper is priced from a hair below R690 000. As standard, all models ship with a five-year/75 000 km service plan, while the former two includes a five-year/150 000 km vehicle warranty, and the latter a vehicle warranty spanning seven years or 200 000 km. First owners also gain 10-year/1 million km engine warranty and, for the SHS, a 10-year/unlimited km warranty for the battery pack.
- Omoda C7 1.6 TGDI Luxury DCT – R539 900
- Omoda C7 1.6 TGDI Elegance DCT – R589 900
- Omoda C7 1.5T SHS PHEV DHT – R689 900
“The all-new C7 represents the next step in Omoda’s commitment to delivering SUVs that combine style, technology, and practicality for South African drivers,” said Hans Greyling, General Manager for Omoda & Jaecoo South Africa. “Whether choosing the petrol or SHS plug-in hybrid variant, drivers can enjoy an SUV that is efficient, comfortable, and equipped with the latest safety and connectivity features.”