What is the difference between an Omoda C5 and an Omoda C5 X Series model?

If you’re shopping for an Omoda C5 (read our 2024 review), you’re choosing between the regular C5 (Street and Style) and the refreshed C5 X Series (Lux X and Elegance X). They share the same footprint and design language, but the X Series brings meaningful upgrades to performance, comfort, safety and ownership value.

(After testing both, we prefer the X Series models with uprated powertrain and gearbox.)

Key differences at a glance

The general layout is the same in all C5 variants.• C5 1.5 Street: non‑turbo 1.5 petrol (83 kW/138 Nm), CVT, 17‑inch tyres, 4 airbags, rear PDC and camera, 378‑litre boot.

• C5 1.5T 230T Style: 1.5‑litre turbo (115 kW/230 Nm), CVT, 17‑inch tyres, 4 airbags, rear PDC and camera, 378‑litre boot.
• C5 1.5T 230T Lux X: 1.5‑litre turbo (115 kW/230 Nm) with a 6‑speed DCT, multilink rear suspension, 18‑inch tyres, LED headlights, rain‑sensing wipers, front and rear PDC, surround‑view camera, electric tailgate, sunroof, powered front seats, blind‑spot monitoring, 6 airbags, 442‑litre boot.
• C5 1.5T 230T Elegance X: adds adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning with lane keeping assist, distance/collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, and a ventilated driver’s seat.

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South African pricing (Nov. 2025)

The C5 X Series variants (seen here in Elegance X trim) offer a much more sophisticated driving experience.

When the C5 launched in 2023 (read our report), the lineup looked a bit different, offering three variants: the Omoda C5 1.5T Tech, 1.5T Elegance, and 1.5T Elegance C. These variants can now be found in the used-car market. However, Omoda soon updated the range, which now looks like this:

• Omoda C5 1.5 Street (CVT): R329 900
• Omoda C5 1.5T 230T Style (CVT): R364 900
• Omoda C5 1.5T 230T Lux X (DCT): R425 900
• Omoda C5 1.5T 230T Elegance X (DCT): R465 900

Engines, gearboxes and performance

The C5 in Street trim offers budget-savvy consumers good value.

• The Street variant uses a non‑turbo 1.5 with a CVT for straightforward daily driving.
• Style upgrades to the 1.5‑litre turbo (115 kW/230 Nm) but keeps the CVT.
• X Series (Lux X and Elegance X) retains the 1.5‑litre turbo and swaps in a 6‑speed dual‑clutch transmission (DCT), which improves response and efficiency.
• Performance and economy: Style is quoted at 0–100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and 7.4 L/100 km (combined). X Series improves to 9.0 seconds and 6.9 L/100 km (claimed).
• Drive modes: X Series adds Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes. Compare specs of all locally available cars side by side at duoporta.com.

Ride, handling and refinement

We'll make no bones about it; the Omoda X Series drives better.

• Regular C5 uses a torsion‑beam rear suspension.
• X Series adopts a multilink rear end plus revised chassis tuning, improving bump absorption and stability at speed. Brake pedal response is sharpened for more confidence.

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Safety and driver assistance

The dashboard of the Omoda C5 Elegance X.

Omoda takes safety seriously and even the most affordable model is super well-equipped. All models feature a digital instrument display, a central touchscreen with touch input, Bluetooth connectivity, front and rear USB ports, climate control, and keyless entry/start. Shared across the range are ABS, stability control, hill-start assist, tyre-pressure monitoring, traffic sign recognition, rear park distance control, and a reversing camera.

Airbags: Street/Style have 4; X Series moves to 6 (adds curtain airbags).
ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistance System) differences:
• Street: core safety tech only.
• Style: core safety tech as above.
• Lux X: blind‑spot monitoring, front PDC and a surround‑view camera system.
• Elegance X: adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning with lane keeping assist, distance/collision warning and autonomous emergency braking.

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X Series upgrades include LED headlights (DRLs are LED across the range), rain‑sensing wipers, auto‑folding mirrors, 18‑inch alloys, a sunroof, an electric tailgate, powered driver and passenger seats (Elegance X adds driver’s seat ventilation), dual‑zone temperature controls, enhanced soft‑touch materials and a faster 50 W ventilated wireless charger.

Space and practicality

The second row of the Omoda C5 in Elegance X trim.

• Boot (seats up): Street/Style 378 litres vs X Series 442 litres.
• Seats folded: Street/Style up to 1 075 litres vs X Series up to 1 149 litres.
• Fuel tank: 51 litres across the range.
• Indicative range (claimed): Street 699 km; Style 689 km; X Series up to 739 km.

X Series models also have a slightly bigger boot.

Wheels, tyres and styling

• Street/Style: 215/60 R17 tyres.
• Lux X/Elegance X: 215/55 R18 tyres and sportier black‑painted alloys.
• The refreshed X Series exterior gains a cleaner front bumper, a polished diamond matrix grille and more dynamic daytime running lights.

The C5 X Series offers more style and improved driving dynamics.

Ownership costs and cover

• Vehicle warranty: 5‑year/150 000 km.
• Engine warranty: 10‑year/1 000 000 km for the first owner.
• Service plan: Street/Style 2‑year/25 000 km; X Series 5‑year/70 000 km.
• Service interval: 15 000 km.

Which one should you buy?

Value first? C5 1.5 Street. The simplest powertrain at the lowest price. 

Punch on a budget? C5 1.5T Style. The turbo brings a clear step up without breaking the bank.

Best all‑rounder? C5 1.5T Lux X. The DCT, multilink rear, 6 airbags and the key comfort/safety upgrades make it the sweet spot.

Long‑distance and tech‑focused? C5 1.5T Elegance X. It gets adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and extra cabin features for the most premium ownership experience.

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