I was invited along to the launch of the all new Omoda 7, a midsize crossover which is available as a petrol or as a plug-in hybrid (known as a PHEV, or SHS in Omoda language).

This car is the stylish fashion conscious cousin to the Jaecoo 7, which they share components. Prices start under £30,000 for an entry level Knight trim petrol O7, whilst a top of the range Noble trim PHEV will set you back £35,000. The USP for the O7 is a customisable scent system in the vehicle which allows the driver to choose from a variety of fragrances, which are pumped into the cabin. Check out the full review on the CarsofGlasgow YouTube channel.

I was lucky enough to have been invited to the launch of the new Omoda 5 SHS-H, which is Omoda language for self charging hybrid. This new model sits between the 1.6l petrol and the fully electric E5. It follows the same principal as the other cars with there being an entry level Knight trim and a range topping Noble trim - which rolls all the equipment into one package. The key difference with the hybrid over the standard 1.6l O5 is the smoothness out on the road. The electrification of the powertrain provides smooth acceleration and a slightly improved acceleration time. Ride and handling felt on par with the standard car. The O5 hybrid is priced from £25,740 which is a relatively small uplift from the £23,990 of the petrol car. Check out the full video on YouTube.

This hybrid SUV uses a 1.5l petrol coupled with an electric powertrain to provide 443 bhp and 765 nm of torque. Which means that this premium SUV accelerates to 62mph in 4.9 seconds. What is impressive, the electric range is 93 miles claimed. This is thanks to the 34.5 kwh battery, which can be fast charged up to 70 KW. Boot space is decent at 660 litres. The front seats are heated and ventilated, whilst the rear outer seats are heated, and the rear passengers can enjoy reclining seats and 3 vents for air con. The front cabin is dominated by two 12.3" screens, with the infotainment screen being a touch screen and featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Check out the full review on YouTube.

The smallest and cheapest Omoda currently available on sale in the UK is this Omoda 5 in the entry level 'Knight' trim.  Prices start just under £24,000 (roughly £249 p/m), and for 2026 standards it certainly packs a lot of features for the price point. Undercutting rivals by several thousand pounds. The Omoda 5 is a compact SUV that is priced close to a Nissan Juke, but is sized closer to the Nissan Qashqai. If you are looking for a value family friendly transport, look no further. 2 trim levels are offered, Knight and Noble. The entry level Knight trim offers standard features such as heated front seats, electric mirrors and drivers seat as well as a reverse camera. The Noble trim adds all the options into one pack, which means you get features such as a power tailgate, a panoramic roof and an eight speaker Sony sound system. Boot space is decent, a good amount room in the rear for 3 adults and all cars come with a 7 year/100k mile warranty.

The Omoda 5 is automatic only and it is available as a 1.6l petrol, an electric called the E5 and a hybrid (SHS). I test out the base 1.6l petrol to see what it is like, check out the video on YouTube.