The Omoda C9 showcases the evolution of Chery Group's vehicles. Omoda, a luxury subbrand, has the C9 as its flagship vehicle, which has an air of opulence. We reviewed the C9, and you can check out our thoughts here.
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The C9 comes comprehensively equipped with features like adaptive suspension and a tech-focused interior with features like speakers in the headrest and even a scented climate control system. Style-wise, the C9 is elegant but also imposing. It definitely stuck to its design brief, and it's a good-looking car. How does the C9 compare to its contemporaries?
Omoda C9 2.0TGDI 400T Explore AWD- From R885 900
Powertrain
The C9 in this trim has a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine making 192kW and 400Nm. Power is channelled to all four wheels via an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The claimed fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km, but we achieved around 9.4 L/100km.
Standard Equipment
The C9 in this fascia come with the following notable standard equipment to cater to that luxury experience:
- Adaptive Suspension
- Offroad Driving Modes
- Nappa Leather Upholstery
- 12 Speaker Sony Sound System
- Integrated Fragrance System
- Adaptive Front Lighting System
- Multi-Colour Ambient Lighting
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seating
Safety
You'll find the following notable standard safety equipment in the C9 Explore:
- 7 Airbags
- 540 Camera – Around View Monitor
- Front Parking Sensors, 4 Radars
- Rear Parking Sensors, 4 Radars
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Automatic Braking (AEB)
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Lane Change Assist (LCA)
- Driver Fatigue Monitoring
Practicality
Since we're talking about SUVs here, practicality is crucial. The C9's load volume ranges from 660 to 1 783 litres, depending on whether the second-row seats are folded down. Unfortunately, there are no official figures for the towing capacity.
Value
Pricing for the Omoda C9 in Explore trim starts at R885 900. That purchase price includes a 7-year /100 000km service plan, a 7-year /200 000km warranty and a 10-year /1 000 000km engine warranty for the first owner.
Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI R-Line 4Motion - From R834 800
Though priced lower, the Tiguan in this trim is a well-considered vehicle.
Powertrain
In this R-Line trim, the Tiguan has a 2.0-litre turbodiesel 4-cylinder engine that produces 110kW and 340Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 7-speed DSG (Dual Clutch Transmission) gearbox. The claimed fuel consumption is 6.6 L/100km, and from our previous testing on TDI Tiguan models, around 6.7 L/100km is achievable
Standard Equipment
The Tiguan in TDI R-Line trim comes with the following notable standard equipment:
- 4Motion All wheel drive
- Air Care Climatronic 3 zone automatic climate control with allergen filter enhanced air filter and controls in the rear
- Driving Profile Selection
- 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment with either standard Composition Media or the optional Discover Pro Media systems
- Digital Cockpit Pro
- 30 Colour Ambient Lighting
- Sports body kit with accompanying wheels
Practicality
Regarding load volume, the Tiguan has a load capacity from 652 litres to 1 650 litres, depending on if you keep the rear seats up or down. Regarding towing capacity, the Tiguan is rated at 750kg unbraked and 1900kg braked.
Safety
You'll find the following notable safety equipment in the Tiguan:
- 8 airbags
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring
- Park Assist Plus with Park Distance Control
- High Beam Control Light Assist
Price Value
The Tiguan is R50 000 cheaper than the Omoda, but the Omoda trounces the Tiguan with its service plan and warranties included in the purchase price. The Tiguan comes with a 5-year /90 000km service plan, 3-year /120 000km warranty, and 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.
Hyundai Tucson 2.0D Elite - from R799 500
The Tucson is the cheapest of the bunch, so let's see how it compares in specification.
Powertrain
You have a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel powerplant making 137kW and 416Nm. An 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission sends power to the front wheels. The claimed fuel consumption is 7.9 L /100km, which we've tested to be accurate.
Standard Equipment
In Elite fascia, you can expect the following kind of notable specifications:
- 7.0-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- LED Headlamps
- Automatic Climate Control
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Safety
You'll find the following notable safety features in the Tucson Elite:
- 6 airbags
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Pre-Collision Avoidance System
- Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
- Fatigue Detection/Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Park Assist
- Park Camera - Rear
Practicality
The Tucson has the greatest max load capacity of the three, ranging from 539 to 1860 litres, depending on how you fold the rear seating. Its towing capacity is 750kg unbraked and 1 900kg braked.
Price Value
At this price point, the Tucson has the second best warranty and service plan: a 5-year/150 000 km Manufacturer's Warranty and an additional 2-year/50 000 km manufacturer's powertrain warranty, a 6-year / 90 000 km service plan, 7-year / 150 000 km roadside assistance, and a 5-year /160 000km perforation warranty. Arguably, Tucson seems more comprehensive in this respect out of the three.
Verdict
Feature-wise, we reckon the Omoda C9 is a winner here, but in terms of striking a balance between features, practicality and running cost,s we'll have to give the overall win to the Tiguan. The Tiguan uses the least fuel out of the three, the feature set is acceptable, and it's rather practical with its sizeable load area while offering a solid brake dtowing capacity, and around R50 000 to play with in terms of spec in order to match the C9 more closely
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