2026 Omoda 9 review: Australian first drive
Chery has launched its third brand name in Australia with a large plug-in hybrid SUV promising more power than a V8 sports sedan. Is it worth the $65,000+ drive-away price? Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2026 Omoda 9 Chinese brand Chery has only been back on Australian roads for less than three years, but it is already launching its third brand name. The Omoda badge debuted on the Chery Omoda 5 small SUV launched in early 2023, but it has now been spun off into its own marque, with that original vehicle renamed Chery C5 . Omoda cars will be sold alongside vehicles from Chery’s other spin-off, Jaecoo , in twinned ‘Omoda Jaecoo’ showrooms around the country. Omoda is pitched as the sportier of the two brands, and has launched with the Omoda 9, a medium-sized SUV with plug-in hybrid power. Named...