Omoda
Marque of vehicle manufacturer Chery
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| June 25 2025 | Facelift model introduced and renamed to Chery C5 (petrol) and Chery E5 (electric), with changes including a multi-link rear suspension and 6-speed dual-clutch transmission replacing the CVT for the C5 model. |
| May 22 2025 | 2025 model year Chery E5 battery electric version launched in Australia with Urban and Ultimate trim levels. |
| May 2025 | Trim levels for the Chery Omoda C5 EV in Thailand were renamed: Long Range Plus became Dynamic, and Long Range Ultimate became Max. |
| April 2025 | Launch of the Lux X and Elegance X trims, replacing the former Lux and Elegance trim levels. |
| April 2025 | Omoda introduced the Omoda C3 as its second dedicated Omoda product in Wuhu, Anhui. |
| 2025 | Introduced the Omoda C7/7 model |
| March 2025 | A facelift for the Omoda 5 was unveiled, featuring updates to the front fascia, including body-colored grille elements, a revised bumper, new alloy wheel designs, and removal of red exterior highlight trim pieces. |
| February 2025 | Official launch of the Chery Omoda 5 in the Philippines following its initial sales in November 2024. |
| February 2025 | Images of the Omoda E5 electric version are documented, showcasing the vehicle in Obsidian Black color and highlighting its 61kWh battery with 203PS electric powertrain. |
| January 2025 | Chery plans to introduce a 1.5-litre petrol hybrid powertrain option for the Omoda 5 in the UK market in early 2025. |
| 2024 | Omoda introduced the C9/9 model, a rebadged Exeed Yaoguang vehicle |
| 2024 | Chery Omoda 5 achieved total production of 4,425 units across multiple markets including Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. |
| 2024 | Deliveries of the Omoda C5 commenced in Chile during the first trimester, with three trim levels available: Comfort, Luxury, and Prestige. |
| December 2024 | GT models discontinued in Australia after less than 12 months on sale. |
| October 2024 | Chery rebrands the vehicle for the Chinese market, renaming it to Chery Tiggo 5x High Energy and implementing cosmetic exterior changes. |
| July 2024 | Base FX trim introduced in the Australian market for the Omoda 5. |
| July 2024 | Omoda officially debuts in Italy alongside Jaecoo, featuring the Omoda 5 model. |
| July 2024 | Entry-level 'Pure' variant of the Omoda 5 introduced at the 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. |
| May 2024 | Omoda entered the United Kingdom market, selling the Omoda 5 and Omoda E5 models. |
| May 31 2024 | Black interior option added to the Omoda E5, expanding from the initial white-blue interior. |
| April 2024 | Omoda introduced the Omoda 7, its first dedicated Omoda product, in Wuhu, Anhui. |
| April 2024 | Chery signed a joint venture deal with EV Motors in Spain to build Omoda vehicles in a former Nissan factory in Barcelona. |
| March 2024 | GT trim added to the Australian Omoda 5 lineup, featuring a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an AWD option. |
| March 2024 | Omoda entered the European market, starting with Spain. |
| February 5 2024 | Omoda E5 electric version went on sale, marking its global debut and making Indonesia the first market outside China to receive the electric model. |
| January 2024 | Chery introduces the battery electric version of the Omoda 5, marketed as Chery Omoda E5, Omoda E5, or Omoda C5 EV in selected markets, featuring a redesigned exterior and interior. |
| 2023 | Omoda launched the S5/O5 GT model, a rebadged Chery Arrizo 5 GT |
| 2023 | Introduced the Omoda S5/O5 model, a rebadged Chery Arrizo 5 Plus, and the Omoda S5/O5 GT, a rebadged Chery Arrizo 5 GT |
| 2023 | Omoda introduced the S5/O5 model, a rebadged Chery Arrizo 5 Plus |
| December 2023 | Local production of the electric version started in Indonesia. |
| September 29 2023 | GT type variant was added to the Omoda 5 range, featuring a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configurations. |
| August 2023 | Battery electric version (Omoda 5 EV) was introduced at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. |
| May 2023 | In Mexico, the Omoda 5 was renamed to Omoda C5 after the Omoda marque was introduced to the market. |
| April 2023 | Official launch of the Omoda C5 in South Africa, available in initial trim levels. |
| April 2023 | Global debut of Omoda marque held in Wuhu, Anhui, China, alongside Jaecoo brand. Chery president Zhang Guibing defined Omoda's target market as 'Fashion Elite' customers. |
| April 2023 | Omoda was introduced in South Africa as a 'luxury' brand, sold through Chery dealerships. |
| March 2023 | Chery Omoda 5 went on sale during the 2nd Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week, locally assembled at Handal Indonesia Motor's facility in Bekasi, West Java. |
| February 2023 | Chery Omoda 5 was revealed at the 30th Indonesia International Motor Show, with initial Z and RZ variants featuring a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, front-wheel drive, and CVT transmission. |
| 2022 | Omoda launched the C5/5 model, which is a rebadged Chery Omoda 5 vehicle |
| 2022 | Omoda was established as a sub-division of Chery International, designed to support the company's export strategy outside of China. |
| October 2022 | Omoda brand was first introduced in Russia and Kazakhstan, launching with the Omoda C5 as its inaugural model. |
| June 2022 | Chery announced the decision to separate Omoda as an independent brand for the Russian market, positioning it in the middle-high segment above Chery and below Exeed brands. |
| April 2022 | The Chery Omoda 5 went on sale in the Chinese domestic market during the second quarter of 2022. |
| February 2022 | Production of the Chery Omoda 5 commenced, marking the beginning of its manufacturing process. |
| November 2021 | Chery Omoda 5 was first unveiled during the Auto Guangzhou 2021 exhibition, introducing the new crossover SUV model to the public. |
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