Chery O5 launching on Sept 10 – new name for Omoda 5 facelift, DCT replaces CVT, multi-link rear suspension

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The Chery O5, which is a new name for the Omoda 5 facelift, will be launching in Malaysia on September 10. We know this from the company’s countdown post on social media – earlier today, Chery Malaysia posted up the ‘2 Days’ image you see above, showing the O5’s new wheels.

“We’re 2 Days away! The countdown is on, and the streets are about to change. The New Chery O5 is almost here, ready to set trends, turn heads, and redefine what it means to make an entrance,” the caption reads.

Another post announces a launch roadshow for the O5, which will be held at the busiest junction in Malaysia – in front of Lot 10, facing KL’s version of the Shibuya scramble crossing. This comes after Chery Malaysia released a first teaser cum registration of interest for the O5 last week.

Chery O5 launching on Sept 10 – new name for Omoda 5 facelift, DCT replaces CVT, multi-link rear suspension

The facelifted Omoda 5 first surfaced in Russia last year, and we detailed the refreshed B-SUV from Indonesia – where it’s known as the Chery C5 – in July. Like these two markets, our O5 will wear Omoda branding although it’s being sold by Chery Malaysia and not the Omoda | Jaecoo arm.

The original Omoda 5’s front end was a love-or-hate affair thanks to that wide, studded grille; while it still covers a huge area on the facelift, the shiny studs are gone and the new grille is made up of body-coloured squares. It’s a more subtle look, and the pre-facelift’s red highlights around the body and wheels (new design, fully black) have also been deleted. It looks more mature and handsome now, don’t you think?

The Indonesian-spec car retains the familiar 1.5-litre turbo-four engine (156 hp and 230 Nm), but the CVT with nine virtual ratios has been dropped in favour of a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Also, the original torsion beam rear suspension has been replaced by a multi-link set-up.

Chery O5 launching on Sept 10 – new name for Omoda 5 facelift, DCT replaces CVT, multi-link rear suspension

The Chery’s interior is still clean and modern, and kit count was never a problem, so we can expect more of the same there, including twin 10.25-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ventilated seats, dual-zone auto air-con, an eight-speaker Sony audio system and a wireless charger. On the safety front, expect the usual six airbags, Level 2 ADAS driver assist features and a ‘540-degree’ camera system.

The list price for the pre-facelift Omoda 5 was RM108,800 for the C variant and RM118,800 for the H, before discounting came into play. You’d think that with increased competition (the heavily facelifted and enhanced Proton X50 is priced from RM85,800 to RM109,300), Chery Malaysia will give the O5 lower RRPs, but there’s also limited room to manoeuvre, as the smaller Tiggo Cross occupies the RM88,800 to RM99,800 bracket.

Stay tuned for our launch report. For now, what do you think of the Chery O5’s new look and features?

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Customer: This model got problem, bla bla bla…

    Middle kingdom car makers: This is a new model. It should solve all the problems.

    Customer: Problems still exist in this model.

    Middle kingdom car makers: Oh, then wait for our new model. It should solve the problems.

    Repeat.

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    • say whatever you like, chery and their sub brands are selling well in Malaysia

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    • peppa cry more on Sep 09, 2025 at 6:13 pm

      thats called “progress” . when the japanese calls it as fancy name Kaizen you all lavish high praise but when ccp does the same you bashers bash. what incredible double standards.

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    • sabri dont cry on Sep 10, 2025 at 4:31 pm

      thats called “progress” and “improvement” . if the japanese did the same thing and called it a fancy name like Kaizen u all would be praising and fawning over the japs.

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      • This is not called improvement. Ever heard of Reputation Laundering?

        The Japs never advertise Kaizen on their products. Kaizen is implemented for their internal review.

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  • Wonderwhy on Sep 09, 2025 at 10:23 am

    Which car doesnt have problems? Its just how severe it is that might cost ur time and wallet! First of all this is merely a minor update from existing O5, the obvious one will b the front grill. for external.. overall beside the grill and the red trim, everything the same!

    the main different will be upgrading from CVT to DCT. Do bear in mind, no matter how, DCT will always b DCT, they have more power and response especially when u r driving in highway.. but the problem that occur in all other DCT cars even those in conti car will also be happening here when come to driving inside taman when its low gear and also when u r climbing the hill… the laggy feel will all be here. but there’s always pros and cons in everythin.

    Another different which is the biggest pros wll b update of suspension, from mcpherson to multilink… this will definately bring more comfy and stable driving feel!

    After all the good thing, here come the bad things tthat keeep happning in Chery cars, they tend to gvng rebate discount so easily and so quickly…. so u might be getting this new car in about 10-20k lesser in year end sales or next year raya/cny sales! this means, your car depreciate much more faster than it should b!

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  • wat4mau on Sep 09, 2025 at 12:40 pm

    heres to hoping the rear wheels not falling off.

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