The Omoda C5 Hybrid will be landing in South Africa in March 2026, bringing some punchy performance without compromising on fuel economy. Here are some early details.
The popular Omoda C5 range will be gaining a new flagship in March 2026. Badged as the C5 SHS, this hybrid is likely to be the most efficient derivative but this doesn’t mean it’ll be sluggish. As a reminder, the C5 was Omoda’s best seller in 2025, with almost 8 500 units sold. It was the third best-selling Chinese vehicle after the Chery Tiggo 4 and Haval Jolion.
Under the bonnet is a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine which is paired with an electric motor, backed up by a compact 1.83 kWh battery. The vehicle is front-wheel driven and features Omoda’s Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT). Total outputs of 165 kW and 310 Nm give it a claimed 0-100 kph time of 7.9 seconds, which is quicker than the rest of the range.
The on-paper range and consumption claims are impressive with around 1000 km on a single tank and a consumption figure of 5.3 L/100 km.
Being the flagship derivative, the Omoda C5 Hybrid will ship standard with a 12.3-inch dual-screen setup, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, leather upholstery, 8-speaker audio system, sunroof as well as a powered tailgate. It’ll also boast the standard loadout of assisted driving and safety tech features.
Pricing for the Omoda C5 Hybrid will only be announced at the vehicle’s local debut in March 2026 but we can make some educated guesses so long. The C5 range, as of February 2026, starts from R339 900 and goes to R465 900, so we expect it to come in under R500 000. All will be revealed soon enough.
