Overview
The Chery O5 is a B-segment SUV and the renamed facelift of the Omoda 5, aimed at drivers who want a petrol crossover with a wet dual-clutch gearbox and multilink rear suspension. It is sold in Malaysia in one 1.5 Turbo front-wheel-drive form, priced from RM116,800.
O5 in 2026 — what's new
For 2026, the O5 is due to receive its second facelift in Malaysia, bringing a sharper nose, ‘lightning’ tail lamps and a new interior. Until that arrives, the Malaysian range remains the sole 1.5 Turbo petrol model with a wet DCT and multilink rear suspension. An O5 Hybrid has also surfaced in Australia with a 1.5T powertrain, a 204 PS electric motor and claimed 20.4 km/l fuel consumption, but Malaysian availability is not confirmed.
Variant (1)
RM116,800 · est. from RM1,190/mo
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 230 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,498 cc
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 378 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Previous model years (1)
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 230 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,498 cc
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 378 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
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Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Bloodstone Red Metallic
- Carbon Black Metallic
- Khaki White Metallic
- Phantom Grey Metallic
Chery O5 buyer's guides & reviews
Verdict
The O5’s mechanical package is clear enough: 145 hp, a wet DCT and multilink rear suspension in a B-segment SUV. Its RM116,800 price puts it RM900 above the Honda HR-V and RM3,000 above the Nissan Kicks e-Power, while sitting RM728 below the MG S5. It is therefore not the budget choice in this class. The coming second facelift is the bigger story for buyers who can wait.
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Chery O5 FAQ
How much is the Chery O5 in Malaysia?
The Chery O5 costs RM116,800 in Malaysia. It is sold in a single 1.5 Turbo variant with front-wheel drive and a wet dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
What do you get in the Chery O5?
The O5 gets a 1,498 cc turbocharged petrol engine producing 145 hp, front-wheel drive, a wet DCT, multilink rear suspension and five seats.
Is the Chery O5 the same as the Omoda 5?
The Chery O5 is the new name for the facelifted Omoda 5 in Malaysia. The O5 replaces the earlier CVT with a wet dual-clutch gearbox and uses multilink rear suspension.
Is there a new Chery O5 coming in 2026?
Yes. A second O5 facelift is due in Malaysia in 2026 with a sharper front end, ‘lightning’ tail lamps and a new interior. A Malaysian O5 Hybrid has not been confirmed.
