OMODA 7 Review & Prices

Yet another car from the Chinese powerhouse that is Jaecoo, Chery and Omoda, the Omoda 7 is a family SUV with a striking design, a plug-hybrid engine and plenty of standard equipment. Will it be as good to drive as its European and Korean alternatives, though?

That’s a tall ask, considering how capable the Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Karoq, Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai are as family cars.

On appearances, however, the Omoda 7 is off to a good start. It’s not the most original design out there, with more than a hint of Lexus to its front end and slightly generic looking…everything else, but the crisp lines and funky taillights make it a generally handsome SUV.

The interior is also pretty generic to behold, with a now all-too-common minimalist dashboard featuring only the 15.6-inch infotainment screen and a driver’s display behind the steering wheel. The only physical buttons are on the wheel itself and on the centre console, behind the wireless phone chargers. There are, however, premium-feeling touches such as the standard-fit ambient lighting and intricate door cards.

One funky feature to note, the infotainment screen slides across the dashboard to the passenger side - though only while the car is stationary. We’ll have a fiddle with the display once the Omoda 7 lands in the UK, but it could make for a good alternative to the tech-heavy triple-screen setups we’re seeing more frequently.

We expect interior quality to be high in the Omoda 7, with plenty of padded materials and soft-touch leatherette in the places you’re most likely to rest your hands on. The larger Omoda 9’s infotainment system is a faff to navigate, though, so hopefully the newer model is simpler to use.

If the mechanically-similar Jaecoo 7 and Chery Tiggo 7 are anything to go by then there will be plenty of space inside both front and back, with comfortable seats and plenty of legroom. The sloping roofline on the Omoda could rob some headroom for rear-seat passengers, though. The 639-litre boot is impressive, almost as big as in a Volkswagen Tiguan (652 litres) and ahead of the Kia Sportage (591 litres).

Again, if the Jaecoo 7 and Cherry Tiggo 7 are any indication then the Omoda 7’s hybrid system will be fantastic. It’s the same plug-in unit found in those models and it’s highly efficient with outstanding electric range.

We’ll bring you a definitive verdict on the Omoda 7 soon, but in the meantime, have a look at new Omoda deals on the current range on sale in the UK, as well as Omoda lease deals. There are also used Omodas for sale, and remember, Carwow can help you sell your current car, too.

Starting at £32,000, the Omoda 7 is a touch more expensive than the Jaecoo 7 and far more expensive than the Chery Tiggo 7. The massive difference in starting price is mainly down to the lack of a petrol engine option in the Omoda 7, with the PHEV Tiggo costing £30,000 and the PHEV Jaecoo 7 more expensive at £35,000.

The Omoda, however, is a whopping £10,000 cheaper than the plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Tiguan - and it’s better equipped.

Even in entry-level Knight trim the Omoda features a rear-view camera, wireless phone charger, electric driver’s seat and on-board air purification. For £3,000 more, however, the Omoda 7 Noble adds privacy rear glass, 540-degree cameras, electric passenger seat, panoramic glass roof, Sony sound system and an electric tailgate.