Every Chery model in the UK ranked – Chery vs Omoda vs Jaecoo
Car changing is a big deal
Chinese cars are getting more common on UK streets, and few have exploded in popularity like the ones from Chery International. This is the company which owns Chery, Omoda and Jaecoo, and here’s every model from these brands ranked from best to worst.
Chinese cars are becoming a much more common sight on UK roads, and there are few brands which have exploded in popularity like the ones from Chery International. This is the company which sells Omoda, Chery and Jaecoo models, and between these brands it sold more than 53,600 cars in the UK in 2025. That’s 10,000 more cars than Tesla managed to shift.
Choosing between Omoda, Jaecoo and Chery models can be tricky though. They all have similar names, share mechanical parts and they’re lined up next to each other in showrooms. So which models should you consider? Well we’ve driven all the cars available in the UK from these brands, and we’ve ranked them all from best to worst.
Every model from Jaecoo, Omoda and Chery ranked:
- Chery Tiggo 8
- Omoda 7
- Chery Tiggo 7
- Jaecoo E5
- Chery Tiggo 9
- Omoda 9
- Jaecoo 7
- Omoda E5
- Jaecoo 5
- Omoda 5
Models coming soon:
1. Chery Tiggo 8 – our Car Of The Year for 2026
The Chery Tiggo 8 is the best car sold by these three brands – it’s so good that it scooped up the Carwow Car Of The Year Award for 2026. There is no other car on the market which offers this much space and equipment for the money.
It may not be brilliant to drive thanks to the wobbly suspension, but the posh-feeling interior more than makes up for this. Range-topping cars come with luxury features like heated and ventilated front seats with a massage function, a 12-speaker sound system and a head-up display, and it still costs less than £30,000 through Carwow at the time of writing.
2. Omoda 7 – an affordable plug-in hybrid which is good to drive
This is the new Omoda 7, and when we first drove it in February 2026 we were really impressed with how it drives. A lot of Chinese cars can feel floaty and vague, but this one out-performs cars like the Hyundai Tucson on a twisty road.
It’s not what you’d call fun, but it feels solid and planted around corners and over bumps. The hybrid engine is also smooth, and at just over £30,000 it undercuts alternatives like the Nissan Qashqai on price.
3. Chery Tiggo 7 – A bargain family SUV
When deputy reviews editor Tom Wiltshire tested the Chery Tiggo 7, he said it made expensive alternatives look silly. The hybrid model is quiet and refined on the motorway, and it’s economical too.
You also get plenty of interior space, and the cabin feels really well-built. You’ll want to avoid the noisy and inefficient petrol engine, but even the PHEV model starts from under £30,000 with bags of standard kit.
4. Jaecoo E5 – A cheap and cheerful electric SUV
Next up we have the Jaecoo E5, which is a solid choice if you’re after an electric SUV with rugged, Range Rover-esque styling. It starts from just £27,500, making it cheaper than a mid-spec Vauxhall Corsa Electric, and you get luxury features like adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera as standard.
It’s not as good to drive as something like a Skoda Elroq thanks to numb steering and jiggly suspension, and the 248-mile claimed range is nothing to shout about either. Still, at least the cabin is nice and roomy and you get a responsive infotainment system.
5. Chery Tiggo 9 – Fast and roomy, but a tad too expensive
The Tiggo 9 is the poshest and most expensive Chery model you can buy, and it does have a bit going for it. The 430hp hybrid system makes it ballistically fast, and it can deliver up to 91 miles of pure electric range.
You also get a shedload of kit and a roomy interior, but it feels a bit wayward to drive. At £43,105 it’s hard to see why you’d choose this over the Tiggo 8. It may not be as fast, but it’s very nearly as spacious as the Tiggo 9 and costs £10,000 less.
6. Omoda 9 – posh inside and ludicrously fast, but not great to drive
The Omoda 9 is by far the fastest car on this list. The hybrid engine puts out a whopping 450hp, and it’ll do 0-60mph in just 4.9 seconds. That sounds great, but the suspension isn’t even close to being up to the job of handling all that power.
It pitches and wallows about through corners, and there is almost no feeling through the super-light steering either. It does make a good motorway cruiser though, and the interior is spacious and really well-made for the money. You can find out more about what this car is like to live with in our long-term review from social content producer Tommy Allen, who has been running an Omoda 9 for a few months now.
7. Jaecoo 7 – hugely popular thanks to the styling and price
The Jaecoo 7 has been something of a smash hit for the brand since it landed in the UK last year. It’s appeared in the top 10 best-selling cars in both October and November, and it’s pretty easy to see why.
For a smidge over £30,000 you get faux-Range Rover styling, a nice interior and loads of kit. A recurring theme with these cars is the lacklustre driving experience, and this is what lets the Jaecoo 7 down. It’s just not as comfortable as something like a Citroen C5 Aircross.
8. Omoda E5 – Affordable and well-equipped, but not very practical
Under the skin the Omoda E5 is actually very similar to the Jaecoo E5. It’s similarly well-equipped, but at just over £33,000 it is more expensive. It’s also not as practical as the Jaecoo thanks to cramped rear seats and a pretty small boot.
On a more positive note, the Omoda does look a bit more distinctive than the Jaecoo E5, and it’s adequate to drive. You also get 267 miles of range which, while still not up there with the best EVs, is still more than the Jaecoo can manage.
9. Jaecoo 5 – The E5’s petrol-powered counterpart
The Jaecoo 5 is basically just an E5 with a 1.6-litre petrol engine in place of the electric motor. It has similar styling, equipment and space, but there’s one main problem with it which causes it to rank much lower.
That engine simply isn’t very good. It’s noisy when you put your foot down, the gearbox is dimwitted and jerky and it’s not very fuel efficient either. It is cheap though, costing a shade over £24,500, so this might be enough for you to forgive it.
10. Omoda 5 – Has its merits, but is overshadowed by its siblings
The Omoda 5 was actually the first model from Chery International to come to UK shores, and it looks pretty tempting on paper. For just £24,000 you get a shedload of equipment and a powerful engine, but once you drive it the cracks start to show.
That engine is pretty thirsty, and the high emissions make it quite expensive to tax as well. It’s also cramped in the rear seats, and the infotainment system is a faff to use. You may be better off looking at the Jaecoo 5 instead, or perhaps an MG HS.
Models coming soon
There are a couple of models from Omoda and Jaecoo which were recently announced, but haven’t made it to UK shores just yet. We’ll be sure to add them to the list as soon as we get behind the wheel, but here’s a quick overview.
New Chery Tiggo 4 – a sub-£20,000 hybrid SUV
This is the new Chery Tiggo 4, and it looks a bit like a Chery Tiggo 8 was washed on a hot cycle. It’s a small hybrid SUV which will take on the Peugeot 2008 and Dacia Duster when it goes on sale next year, and it’ll cost £19,990. That’s insanely cheap for an electrified SUV, so we’re keen to get behind the wheel and see how it drives.
New Jaecoo 8 – a slightly confusing entrant
If you’re looking at the Jaecoo 8 with a sense of deja vu, that’s because it looks very similar to the Chery Tiggo 9. It has the same 430hp hybrid engine as the Tiggo 9 as well, but there are some key differences inside.
The Jaecoo 8 has a different dashboard layout, and it has the option of a six-seat layout with two captain’s chairs in the back. These can fully recline, and are heated, ventilated and massaging to keep your VIPs comfortable on long trips.
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