Video | Test Omoda 5 2025 (Phase II) 1.6 TGDI 145 CV

Normally a makeover With changes in engine performance or key components such as suspension, steering or even the multimedia system, they occur four years after a product hits the streets. That is why we are so impressed by what the company has done Omoda with its compact SUV, el Omoda 5, which has made important changes in just 6 months.

Yes, the first Omoda 5s hit the streets in the first half of 2024 and before the end of the year they had already been updated. Honestly, they are Changes to be welcomed because they have been made in places where customers and car testers had complained the most.. It can be understood as meaning that they had done things wrong before, but also as meaning that they are a manufacturer with the ability to listen and also take quick and well-executed measures.

The main changes come in aspects such as equipment improvements, higher quality in certain aspects, dynamic improvements with revised set-up, reduction in consumption and emissions, as well as slight visual changes both on the outside and inside. By the way, Even more valuable is the fact that the price has remained unchanged..

Technological, pleasant and well-worked, that's how it is on the outside

Omoda 5 2025 Test

Aesthetically, the changes are minimal, although there are some. It maintains that crossover body with a futuristic style, slightly retouching the grille with a 3D effect and diamond shapes. It also has integrate more and better parking sensors to give more precision to the system. As a point of opinion, I think that the light projectors have quite a bit of personality, and they are Full LED.

From the side we can highlight the gentle slope of the roof and the Standard 18-inch aerodynamic wheels fitted with Kumho tires. At the rear, the taillights and the exhaust-like trim on the bumper take centre stage, with the small aerodynamic lip just above the lights being new. The roof spoiler has also been revised.

The trunk is not the main strong point

Omoda 5 trunk test

Since we were talking about the rear, let's talk about the loading capacity. Omoda 5 trunk It is not one of the best in the C-SUV segment, cubing 370 liters. It is positive that the main shape is quite square to make good use of space and that in this Premium finish that we tested it has automatic opening and closing.

A very revised and pleasant interior

Where changes are most visually perceived is in the interior, which has been completely revisedAnd this surprises me quite a bit because, as I said, it took them just a few months to completely change it.

Omoda 5 interior

Starting with screens, was one of the critical points of Omoda 5 phase 1. In this phase 2 not only They have both grown to 12,3 inches, but they have restructured some menus and made them more fluid and fast. Of course, it would not have been a bad idea to have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, since they are wired, and independent controls for the climate control.

The dashboard has a elegant and worked presence, especially because of the wood-effect inserts that can also be seen on the centre console. The gear selector has been moved to the steering wheel area, where the windshield wipers normally go, Mercedes style, leaving the entire central area clearer. There we have several spaces to leave objects and even a tray wireless charging ventilated to recharge at powers of up to 50 W. Below is a second module with a large space to leave objects and also the connection sockets.

The ambient lighting can be set to 64 different shades.

As for the seats, they are standard, electric, ventilated and heated in the front seats.. I also think that they have an attractive, sporty look, although they are actually quite comfortable. I only miss the fact that the seat is slightly longer. As for the steering wheel, it is comfortable and has a good feel, although I admit that I prefer independent and more prominent buttons.

Rear seats are correct, without any special mention

Omoda 5 rear seats test

We move on to the rear seats and, although it is an SUV, its slight coupé silhouette with the characteristic sloping roof already forces us to lower our heads a little more when getting in. Once inside, We have enough space for average-sized adults., under 1,85, who will travel comfortably due to knee and headroom.

I like that there is no lack of detail in the back here in the sense that we have holes in the doors, roof grab handles, interior lighting, magazine racks in the backrests and a central armrest with holes for bottles, as well as a central air vent and a pair of USB sockets, which always come in handy.

Engines: The gasoline version loses almost 40 HP, but it is not a problem

Omoda 5 engine test

Let's jump to the mechanical part. Well, let's talk about the mechanical range. In the first version of the Omoda 5 petrol we had a power of 185 hp, but now has been reduced by almost 40 hpWhy? Because 185 hp were not necessary in this car either and because with this configuration there is still enough power and also the consumption is reduced by half a litre and emissions. Pay 5% less on registration tax.

the engine is the same 1.600 turbocharged four cylinder. We are talking specifically about 147 CV maximum power although commercially they say it is 145 and it develops 275 Nm of torque at 2.000 rpm. In terms of performance it is a little slower than before, with a 0 to 100 in 10,1 seconds and a maximum speed of 195 km/h. The approved consumption is 7 l/100 km and it is always front-wheel drive with automatic transmission.

Of course, it must be taken into account that it still does not have no type of electrification and that does not offer a bifuel system, like LPG, so that it can receive the eco label of the DGT in Spain. The environmental badge for the Omoda 5 petrol is the C.

There is also an electric version of this model, the Omoda 5 EVWe will talk about it in depth in another video, so I recommend that you subscribe to the channel, but to give a few brushstrokes, it has a 61 kWh battery capacity to approve 430 km of autonomy and generates 204 hp.

At the wheel of the Omoda 5 2025

Omoda 5 phase 2 test

Logically, this loss of almost 40 horsepower is noticeable when we look for intense accelerations, but With 147 hp we still have sufficient and balanced power for the vast majority of situations; including overtaking or joining fast roads. Also, it should not be forgotten that it is a car focused primarily on a quiet customer, which does not seek sportiness, but rather to go from one point to another in a simple way, with a car that is pleasant in design, versatile and not too expensive.

It is a smooth engine, sufficiently refined and completely unnoticed at idle.

This engine is associated with a automatic dual-clutch gearbox with 7 speeds manufactured by Getrag. It is the same as before, but revised. It is not the fastest and tries to run the engine at low revs, as is usual looking for comfort and low consumption. The main drawback I see is that It does not have a sequential control so that the driver can manually control mountain passes or, for example, to better prepare for an overtaking.

At chassis level the improvement in the set-up is noticeable, with a suspension that works better and a higher grip limit, something that is also helped by the new Kumho tyres fitted as standard on 18-inch rims and measuring 215/55. The steering has also been revised, but still does not offer a high level of precision. I think it could still be fine-tuned a little better.

Omoda 5 screen test

Where it does not fall short is in a section as important as the ADAS, since it comes packed with this section from the factory. Among other things, thanks to this it managed to obtain the 5 EuroNCAP stars.

If we talk about consumption, during this test it has been made clear to us that this section is not its greatest virtue. It is not that it obtains very crazy figures, but the 7 liters on the highway and 8 l/100 km average that we have done for a week, driving mostly at a normal and relaxed pace, are a bit high for us.

Conclusions

As we have seen throughout the entire test, it is a relatively inexpensive product which has slight shortcomings in certain aspects to be at the level of the best-known European models. However, thanks to its attractive appearance, more than adequate equipment and a tempting price, it is completely normal that many customers are opting for it.

Omoda 5 side test

The two main handicaps of this car for me are its somewhat high consumption and that, unfortunately for Omoda, It does not have electrification (or LPG version) to be able to obtain the much sought after DGT Eco sticker today.In any case, given how quickly the brand knows how to adapt and how much it listens to its customers and the press, it would not be surprising if they are mulling over this issue.

Omoda 5 Phase II Prices

And finally, let's talk about prices. Without campaigns, promotions or financing, the cash price of this model is 27.900 euros for the entry version., whose equipment level is called Comfort. The Premium, which is the one we tested, costs 2.000 euros more.

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