Overview
- Omoda revealed the X concept at Chery Group’s International User Summit in Wuhu on Tuesday, presenting a chunkier “Cyber Mecha” design that positions the car as a mid‑size crossover roughly the size of a Toyota RAV4.
- The brand claims light off‑road figures for the concept, including about 200 mm of ground clearance, a maximum wading depth near 700 mm, a braked towing capacity of roughly 1,700–1,800 kg and a 75 kg roof load rating.
- Inside the X, Omoda showcased a tech‑led cabin with a 13.2‑inch portrait touchscreen, a 10.25‑inch digital instrument cluster, physical toggles, a personalised X‑Mode drive setting, 39 storage spaces and integrated hands‑free karaoke.
- A thermal infrared night‑vision system that Omoda says can detect hazards up to around 90 metres is a headline safety feature, but the company has not finalised or publicly confirmed powertrain, chassis or performance specifications.
- Separately, Chery confirmed the Omoda C4 will be the first model built at its Rosslyn plant in South Africa with petrol, hybrid and battery‑electric derivatives planned, a move that signals a shift from imports toward local manufacturing even though production volumes and timing are not yet disclosed.