Took the chance today to visit showroom for the Omoda 5 here in Alor Setar. The dealer was still new and even the shop sign was still using the previous shop sign (it was a Peugeot branch)

Anyway, I digress. Saw the Tigo 8 Pro first but my focus was the Omoda 5 which was only available in H variant in dual tone white body and black roof. Unfortunately test drives car need to make an appointment directly with the dealer (despite me registering for one in their main website). So have to suffice with just the display model.

I was greeted by a SA named Bok and he showed me the car and was trying to convince me how Chery was unlike it's previous tenure and how they're trying to change the local perception of the brand. Only time can tell t be honest lol.



The exterior looks very much nicer in person and the crystal like paint job is a nice touch. I was a bit hesitant about the front bumper look but I have grown to accept it. Side view is very much a sporty SUV with that rear slope line.




Interior wise is very futuristic and miles ahead from Proton X50 and new HRV. The HU/Driver Display has no creaking noise when touched, so that's good.

I am 175cm Height with my legs being the longest part. Seating position was adjusted to my driving position and thighs were properly supported and driving view is good based on first impressions.

There's a dedicated USB-A port at the safety camera sensor at the top of the windscreen for dashcam. So that's a bonus.
The awkward thing was front passenger gets USB-A and USB-C port but the driver gets a cigarette charging port?





Rear passengers gets shorter seats but my thighs were still getting support albeit there's still some areas that feel like being afloat. The rear seats are fixed and can't be adjusted to further lean back but it's not too upright like the Bezza or other cars. Rear passengers also get rear air-cond vents. (Please excuse my hairy legs )

The transmission/exhaust pipe hump is not overly big but a middle passenger might not feel comfortable seating there.



Boot area looks big with a very flat boot lip. Also has a power outlet

First impressions overall, it's a very promising car with no real flaws except for their after sales support which only time can tell TBH. Their warranty supports looks good on paper but have to check their T&C first and foremost.

That's all for my first impression. Will update again for my test drive impressions

This post has been edited by MichaelJohn: Jul 9 2023, 06:05 PM

Still waiting for Chery to update on their maintenance package for the Omoda 5. So far, the local dealer here has finished furnishing their shop. Not yet for their service centres maybe inline for their September delivery date.

CM already released maintenance packaged for OM5 and can see how they trap you in with the extended engine warranty. Spark plug change every 30K KM.