Jaecoo, Omoda and Chery: every model in the UK ranked
December 08, 2025 by Jamie Edkins
Car changing is a big deal
Jaecoo, Omoda and Chery are three brands which are all part of the same family. They share parts and a dealer network, but which models are best? We’re going to rank them to find out.
There are loads of new Chinese brands launching in the UK, but none have really exploded in popularity like the ones from Chery International. This is the company which sells Omoda, Jaecoo and Chery models, and choosing between the vast array of cars can be tricky.
A lot of them share similar names and use the same parts, and they’re all lined up next to each other in the same showrooms. To help you decide which cars are worth your cash, we’ve ranked every car sold in the UK by these three brands from our most to least favourite.
Every model from Jaecoo, Omoda and Chery ranked:
1. Chery Tiggo 8 – our Car Of The Year for 2026
The Chery Tiggo 8 is by far the best car you can buy from these three brands – it’s so good in fact that we have awarded it Car Of The Year for 2026. No other model launched this year offers this much space, equipment and quality for less than £29,000.
It has seven seats, loads of rear legroom and the interior feels posh enough to put some German luxury brands to shame. It’s not as nice to drive as something like a Volkswagen Tayron, but at this price it’s more than good enough.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
Cars we’ve not driven yet
There are a few models from Chery and Omoda which have only recently been revealed, so we’re still waiting for the chance to get behind the wheel. Deputy Reviews Editor Tom Wiltshire will be driving the Chery Tiggo 7 and Chery Tiggo 9 in a few weeks, and the Omoda 7 is also due to hit our shores soon.
We’ll be adding these cars to the ranking as soon as we’ve given them a thorough test, but here’s a brief overview of each model.
Chery Tiggo 7
The Chery Tiggo 7 is the Tiggo 8’s smaller stablemate. It has five seats instead of seven, and it comes with a similar level of standard equipment. Like the Tiggo 8, it’s available with petrol or plug-in hybrid power. Prices start from just £25,000.
Chery Tiggo 9
Chery is also launching a new flagship model called the Tiggo 9, and it uses the same monstrously powerful hybrid system as the Omoda 9. It’s a luxurious seven-seat SUV which comes fully loaded with every luxury feature you can imagine, and it costs just £43,000. That’s the same as a mid-spec Volkswagen Golf.
Omoda 7
Finally we have the Omoda 7, and it’ll sit alongside the Chery Tiggo 7 and the Jaecoo 7. It also uses the same engines as those cars and it costs about the same as well at just under £30,000. We’ve compared the three cars in depth to show you the key differences, and we’ll be driving this car early next year.
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Car change? Carwow!
Looking for a new set of wheels? With Carwow you can sell your car quickly and for a fair price – as well as find great offers on your next one. Whether you’re looking to buy a car brand new, are after something used or you want to explore car leasing options, Carwow is your one stop shop for new car deals.
Click here to follow us on WhatsApp, where you can keep up-to-date with all the latest news, reviews, advice guides and videos.