The Omoda brand was launched to the South African public in 2023, with the C5 being the first of many models set to be introduced by the Chery-owned brand!
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The C5 is a compact crossover that competes with the likes of the Toyota Corolla Cross and Haval Jolion. Here's what you need to know before buying a used Omoda C5.
Models
There are six variants of the C5, five of which share the same 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a CVT, which sends 115kW and 230Nm of torque through the front wheels. The GT variant was launched at the end of 2023, and features a 145kW/290Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
The entry-level C5 is badged the Tech, followed by the Lux, the Lux S, the Elegance, the Elegance S and finally, the flagship GT. Pricing, at the time of writing, started at R447 900 and went up to R589 990.
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Used prices
Heading over to the search function on AutoTrader and searching for an Omoda C5 will yield more than 250 results for C5 models on the used market. Prices here range from as little as R397 800 for demo models to R599 901 for brand-new GT variants. Most will still be backed by the balance of the included 5yr/ 150 000km vehicle and 10yr/ 1000 000km engine warranty along with a 5yr/70 000km service plan. It is important to note that the 10-year 1.0-million-kilometre engine warranty is only valid for the first owner.
Verdict
Seeing low-mileage demo versions of the C5 on sale for over R50 000 less than retail means that a pre-owned version is worth looking at if you are shopping for a C5.
