Chinese SUV Chery to be sold in Vietnam

28 Nov 2022

The B-sized SUV Chery OMODA 5 can be sold in Vietnam in early 2023 for a price of VND 699 – 799 million. Thus, this Chinese model has a rather high price compared to rivals such as KIA Seltos, Hyundai Creta.

Chery OMODA 5 được trưng bày tại Thái Lan

After the news that the famous Chinese car company Chery wanted to build a car factory in Vietnam, this car company continued to attract attention when it was announced that the Chery OMODA 5 SUV model was about to be sold right in the beginning. year 2023.

According to some sources, the B-SUV Chery OMODA 5 model sold in Vietnam will have 3 versions, using 2 types of engines: 1.5L turbocharged petrol with CVT gearbox and 1.6L turbocharged petrol with box. 7-speed dual-clutch for the most advanced version. Notably, the selling price of Chery OMODA 5 is said to range from 699 to 799 million VND.

Cụm đèn hậu là điểm nhấn ở khu vực phía sau của Chery OMODA 5

Thus, compared to competitors in the same segment as Kia Seltos (649 – 749 million), Mazda CX-3 (649-729 million), Hyundai Creta (640 – 740 million) or compatriot MG ZS (528 – 628 million) million), … the Chinese model has a significantly higher selling price.

However, Chery OMODA 5 is still cheaper than Honda HR-V (826 – 871 million VND), Toyota Corolla Cross (746 – 936 million VND), and Mazda CX-30 (849-909 million VND). However, these are all names that are positioned in the mid-range between B and C.

Chery OMODA 5 was first launched in the Chinese market in 2021. In October 2022, this B-sized SUV was brought to display in Thailand and Malaysia and soon other Southeast Asian markets, including Vietnam.

Chery OMODA 5 has a length x width x height of 4,400 x 1,830 x 1,588 (mm) and a wheelbase of 2,630 mm. This size is quite average in the segment when larger than KIA Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Mazda CX-3 and almost equivalent to Toyota Corolla Cross (Length x width x height: 4,460 x 1,825 x 1,620 mm, wheelbase 2,640 mm).

The Chinese model has an exterior design that exudes a sporty look with a large grille and 2-stage light system on the front of the car. The roof design slopes to the rear, the window glass is quite narrow and the 18-inch alloy wheels with 5 double spokes in black. The rear of the Chery OMODA 5 has a sports spoiler, LED taillights span across the rear of the car and the rear bumper combines two chrome-plated exhaust tips.

The interior space of Chery OMODA 5 is designed in a modern, square style with sports front seats, D-cut steering wheel, digital dashboard. and the central touch screen connected, floating on the dashboard.

Nội thất của Chery OMODA 5 tại Thái Lan

According to some sources, Chery OMODA 5 in Vietnam will have outstanding equipment such as wireless smartphone charger, digital dashboard, and central touch screen with the same size of 10.25 inches, Panorama panoramic sunroof or 64 color border light system. The OMODA 5 model in Vietnam is expected to be equipped with 6 airbags, 360-degree camera and 14 ADAS active safety features of Chery.

It can be said that, if brought to Vietnam, OMODA 5 with a high selling price will have to compete fiercely with heavyweights in the B-SUV segment. In which, there are many names that are always in the top best-selling cars in the market such as Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Creta, or KIA Seltos.

In addition, in Vietnam, car brands from China in general and Chery have not received too much attention and trust from customers. Therefore, Chery will need time to prove its quality through the first models like OMODA 5 before this car company takes further steps in Vietnam.

 

Source: vietnamnet.vn

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