A name change isn’t the only thing changing with the Chery C5, as it also ditches the Omoda 5’s CVT and torsion beam rear.
- 2025 Chery C5 pricing and specifications
- Renamed Omoda 5 small SUV arrives
- 1.5-litre engine remains, but CVT ditched for DCT
- Priced from $29,900 drive-away
Chery Australia has rechristened the Omoda 5 small, now called the C5 that comes in line with a price rise for the base model and a reduction in choice for buyers.
Now available in two forms, the entry-level Urban and top-spec Ultimate, the new C5 is positioned at $29,990 drive-away and $34,990 respectively.
This makes the point of entry $2000 more expensive than before, but the C5 Ultimate matches the outgoing mid-tier BX grade in terms of price and the top-spec EX is now discontinued.
However, with the name change and new badging also comes an updated look featuring a new grille and a restyled rear end, while its boot capacity has increased by 10 litres to 370L.
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There have also been mechanical changes too, with the Omoda 5’s torsion beam rear replaced by a multi-link rear set-up, while the continuously variable transmission (CVT) is swapped for a six-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Like before however, powering all versions of the C5 is a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, producing 108kW/210Nm that is sent to the front wheels.
Standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, dual 10.25-inch screens for infotainment and the instrument cluster, wired Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, six-speaker sound system, and acoustic front glass.
Stepping up to the Ultimate adds 18-inch wheels, red-painted brake callipers, eight-speaker Sony sound system, dual-zone climate control, a powered tailgate, heated front seats, synthetic leather seats, a wireless smartphone charger, and a sunroof.
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All versions of the E5 also come with “a full suite of advanced driver-assistance systems”, which includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and a reversing camera, while the flagship grade also scores a 360-degree camera.
Chery will also rename its Omoda E5 electric car to the E5, with pricing and specs to be confirmed at a later date, as it positions the Omoda as its own sub-brand going forward.
This means Chery will field the Chery, Omoda, and Jaecoo brands in Australia, while iCar has also been mooted for a local birth.
2025 Chery C5 pricing in Australia:
- C5 Urban – $29,990
- C5 Ultimate – $34,990
Note: All prices above are drive-away.
2025 Chery C5 Urban standard features:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 10.25-inch digital instrument display
- 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth, voice control
- Reversing camera
- Six-speaker audio system
- ‘Premium’ steering wheel
- Seven airbags (dual frontal, front-side, curtain and front-centre)
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control with traffic-jam assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane following assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert with braking
2025 Chery C5 Ultimate adds (over Urban):
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Red-painted brake callipers
- Power tailgate
- Power-operated sunroof
- Eight-speaker Sony sound system
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- 360-degree camera
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