Omoda Philippines announced that the first batch of the Omoda 5 has arrived in the country. The compact crossover will be offered with a wide array of variants, from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicle (EV) models.
The Omoda 5 is now in the Philippines
These include the entry-level 1.5-liter turbo, the top-spec 1.5-liter turbo, the Omoda 5 EV, and the Omoda 5 EV Extended Range. Country Director Marco Chen, who is currently based in the Anhui Headquarters in China, even flew to the country to inspect the models himself.
The full specs for the entire variant lineup have yet to be disclosed. Although, Omoda Philippines already shared that the Omoda 5 EV Extended Range is capable of running up to 450 km on a single charge. Meanwhile, the standard range could provide around 300 km of range.
Country Director Marco Chen inspected the units
Moreover, the EV has a permanent magnet synchronous motor that delivers 201 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque.
Looking at the global markets, the 1.5-liter turbocharged version should make 144 Nm of torque and 230 Nm of torque. The engine sends power to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
It is the brand's entry into the compact crossover segment
Upon the official launch, the Omoda 5 will be the only model in its segment to offer ICE and EV options. It will go up against the likes of the Ford Territory, Honda CR-V, and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro.
“We are really excited to finally have the actual Omoda 5 units in the country. This way, we can have an avenue to offer our stakeholders, media partners, and potential clients a full-on experience with the car even before its formal launch,” said Omoda and Jaecoo Brand Manager Uzzi Asuncion.
“We also have some pre-launch activities in the pipeline that’s geared towards building more confidence with our products,” added Asuncion.
Omoda Philippines is scheduled to hold its soft launch in the country by the end of 2023. It will arrive alongside Jaecoo, Omoda’s sister brand that aims to offer off-road-focused models. Both brands will start sales by early 2024.
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