Launched by the Chery Group, Omoda is Chery's subbrand, which has a fresh approach to vehicles with a modern and fashionable theme. My colleague Chad Lückhoff had the C5 on test, and you can read his thoughts here.
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The Omoda 5 is a sleek and avant-garde compact SUV inside and out with an affordable price tag too. Technology is also focused upon with this vehicle as you'll find high-resolution large digital displays, ambient lighting systems and even audio in the form of a Sony sound system. Powering the C5 is a peppy 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 115 kW and 230 Nm to the front wheels via a CVT transmission. Here's everything else you need to know about the Omoda C5. You have the style, the tech and the power, but how safe is the OMODA C5? Let's get into that.
Safety Equipment
You'll find the following safety gear in the Omoda C5:
- 6 Airbags (Front, side and full-length curtain)
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
- Smart Seatbelt Pre-Tensioning
- ABS
- Brake Assist
- Hill Start Assist
- Electronic Stability Programme
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Emergency Braking Assistance (Elegance and Elegance S)
- Speed control with limit feature
- Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) - Automatic high/low beam switching, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, lane keep assistance, lane departure warning, forward-collision warning. (Elegance models)
5-Star ANCAP Rating
The C5 was awarded a 5 Star ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) rating due to its high level of safety in terms of its feature set and the vehicle structure. The C5 achieved 87% for Adult Occupant Protection, 88% for Child Occupant Protection, 68% for Vulnerable Road User Protection and 83% for Safety Assist. You can check out the full report here.
Verdict
After seeing what standard safety equipment is available for the C5 and looking at the ANCAP safety rating results, we can confidently say that the C5 is a safe car. A 5-star rating on ANCAP is quite an achievement, and rest assured you and your passengers will be safe in the Omoda C5. If you're keen on an OMODA C5 after reading this, you can search AutoTrader for the latest used and new offerings. While you're at it, why not try out our Instant Offer tool if you want to sell your current car quickly and easily?
