Omoda C7 History
A slightly larger and more powerful step up from the Omoda 5 — introduced in April 2024 with a 1.6-litre turbo and an extended-range plug-in hybrid option.
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History
The Omoda C7 was introduced on 28 April 2024 in Wuhu, Anhui, sitting a rung above the C5 in the lineup at 4,621 mm long on a 2,700 mm wheelbase. It is offered with a 1.6-litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch, or in a plug-in hybrid (SHS) guise pairing a 1.5-litre turbo with an electric motor for approximately 95 km of electric range and a combined range exceeding 1,200 km.
Omoda positions the C7 as its 'performance crossover', with sharper exterior detailing compared to the C5. The model went on sale in Russia in June 2025 and has since expanded to South Africa and other Omoda markets. It targets the compact-premium segment occupied by models like the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Generations
First generation · C7
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A mid-size 'performance crossover' one rung above the C5, offered with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol or a plug-in hybrid; introduced April 2024 and rolled out across Omoda markets through 2025–2026.
2025 Photo: “2025 Omoda C7 blue front.jpg” by Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0
2026 Photo: “Omoda C7 1.6 TGDi Prestige AWD 2026.jpg” by RL GNZLZ / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Body styles
- SUV
- Crossover
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