First Omoda 5 "unboxed" in the Philippines

Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines announced that an initial batch of Omoda 5 units has arrived in the country.

These Omoda 5 units will be used for pre-launch activities and previews to the press, prospective dealers, bankers, and other stakeholders in time for the brand's soft launch by the end of this year. 

All set for 2023 brand launch

The local company is a subsidiary of Omoda Global and will be distributing both ICE and New Energy vehicles in the country. Country Director Marco Chen flew in from the brand's Anhui, China headquarters to unwrap the first delivery. 

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According to a press statement from Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines, the Omoda 5 variants it will offer will include a 1.5-liter turbocharged ICE in entry-level and high-end trim, the Omoda 5 EV, and the Omoda 5 EV Extended Range, which can go up to 450 kilometers on a single charge. Start of sales is slated for early 2024.

“We are excited to finally have the actual Omoda 5 units in the country," shared Uzzi Asuncion, Philippines Brand Manager for Omoda and Jaecoo. "This way, we can have an avenue to offer our stakeholders, media partners and potential clients a full-
on experience with the car even before its formal launch. We also have some pre-launch activities in the pipeline that’s geared towards building more confidence with our
products," he added. 

As a global product, the Omoda 5 already has an English User Interface embedded in its operating system. So, customers need not deal with Chinese-language markings in the vehicles they will purchase from Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines. 

Safety assured

The Omoda 5 also received a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, making it one of the safest new vehicles on the market. 

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First impressions

We've tested the Omoda 5 and the Jaecoo 8 in a previous sortie to China. Both models hold promise not only in design but also in comfort and driving dynamics. 

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AutoFun Philippines will once again visit the Omoda Global facilities in China this week for an immersion into both brands' customer and user efforts, as well as to take a peek at its green initiatives and future concepts. So, watch this space!