Omoda 5 and E5 refreshed after less than a year on sale

Omoda has give its compact SUV, the Omoda 5, an overhaul less than a year after it went on sale.

The Chinese manufacturer received lukewarm reviews for the Omoda 5 – its first entry into the UK market  – and will hope that the substantial overhauls both inside and out will improve its standing, as well as that of its electric version, the Omoda E5.

In a packed market that includes such favourites as the Kia Sportage, the Nissan Qashqai, the Peugeot 3008 and many more, having a competitive product is essential. The changes include 19-inch wheels as standard and revisions to the car's ride and handling, while isnide the boot space has been expanded by ditching the spare wheel, material quality has been increased and new infotainment screens have been installed. The level of standard specification across the two trim levels has also been improved.

The electric model has a new battery with an expanded range of up to 267 miles and faster charging capability, and the same interior as the petrol model. All models come with an impressive seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty.

Updated 2025 Omoda 5 and E5: price and release date

The revised Omoda 5 and E5 are available to order now. Prices start at £23,990 for the entry-level Omoda 5 Knight trim, rising to £27,490 for the Omoda 5 Noble. The electric Omoda E5 Knight costs from £33,065, while the E5 Noble costs from £34,565.

Updated 2025 Omoda 5 and E5: exterior and interior

Many of the changes to the revised Omoda 5 and E5 are under the surface. The front suspension geometry has been revised and a new electric steering system installed, and there are new front wheel hubs and bearings, as well as new brake linings. The aim is to improve both the car's ride and its handling.

Visually, all models now ride on 19-inch alloy wheels, but there are broader changes inside. The interior now features larger 12.25-inch dual screen that are curved towards the driver for a better view. The gear selector has been repositioned to a stalk behind the steering wheel (which itself is a revised design), and the car's wireless charging pad has been moved, too. The driver's seat now adjusts electrically in six ways as standard, there's more adjustment possible on the passenger seat, and the full-size spare tyre has been removed to increase boot capacity from 372 litres to 430 litres, or 697 litres if you fold down the rear seats.

Updated 2025 Omoda 5 and E5: engines and gearboxes

The Omoda 5 keeps its 1.6-litre TDGI petrol engine, with both versions producing 147PS but with reduced emissions down to 170g/km of CO2.

The Omoda E5 gets a new 61kWh battery that boosts its official range to 267 miles on a full charge. Charging capability has been improved, too, with DC charging at up to 13kW and AC charging at up to 10.3kW. A heat pump is now standard on the E5 Noble.