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OMODA launches all-new C7 SUV in South Africa, combining bold design, advanced technology, and versatile powertrains
Posted on 11 Sep 2025
Versatile powertrains: Buyers can choose between a 1.6-litre petrol engine (145 kW/290 Nm) or the SHS plug-in hybrid (255 kW/525 Nm), which offer...
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20 brand-new OMODA C7s are the grand prizes in South Africa’s biggest nationwide competition. The competition runs until the end of January 2026 and...
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Two major debuts headline a dynamic brand experience that blends product innovation with lifestyle appeal.OMODA and JAECOO proceed through 2025 wit...
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OMODA & JAECOO South Africa achieve record July sales and announce upcoming J5 launch
Posted on 18 Aug 2025
OMODA & JAECOO record their best-ever monthly sales in South Africa, with 1,069 units sold in July 2025.Growth driven by strong demand for the C5,...
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OMODA & JAECOO have achieved over 600,000 global sales in just 27 months, making them the fastest emerging automotive brand to do so.In South Afri...
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New Omoda C9 SHS Scores Five-Star Safety Rating In Latest Euro NCAP Crash Test Evaluations
Posted on 29 Jul 2025
The OMODA C9 SHS earned top marks from Euro NCAP, scoring highly across all categories, including Adult, Child, and Vulnerable Road User Protection, t...
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Ndlovukazi Rises: OMODA and Khosi Nkosi reunite for the C7 unveiling at Hollywoodbets Durban July
Posted on 04 Jul 2025
OMODA is marking its presence at this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July with the debut of the new C7 and a renewed collaboration with Khosi Nkosi—t...
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C7 SHS, C5 HEV and J5 BEV lead OMODA & JAECOO’s charge into the electrified era
Posted on 03 Jul 2025
New Energy Vehicle (NEV) ambitions with the recent unveiling of the C7 SHS, C5 HEV, and J5 BEV—three cutting-edge electrified models that reflect th...
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OMODA & JAECOO exceed 1,000 vehicle sales in June, marking record growth in South Africa
Posted on 02 Jul 2025
June has been a record-breaking month for OMODA & JAECOO South Africa, with 1,009 new passenger vehicles sold during this period. Since entering t...
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JAECOO’s first plug-in hybrid SUV, the J7 SHS, debuts in South Africa with 90 km of electric-only range.Delivers 255 kW and 525 N.m, with fast-charg...
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OMODA launches C9 PHEV in South Africa, offering 150 km electric range, 440 kW of power, and flagship-level luxury
Posted on 06 Jun 2025
The new OMODA C9 PHEV, a luxury plug-in hybrid SUV that combines electrified efficiency, performance, and premium luxury, has officially launched in S...
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New JAECOO J5 will raise the bar for compact crossovers when it arrives in Q3 2025
Posted on 03 Jun 2025
Making its global debut at the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show, the all-new JAECOO J5 is a striking new crossover that expands the brand’s p...
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OMODA to launch electrified C9 PHEV in South Africa, combining luxury and performance with cutting-edge hybrid technology
Posted on 28 May 2025
OMODA and JAECOO, the marques within the Brand O&J division, will expand their lineup next month with the introduction of an electrified model. Th...
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JAECOO is pleased to announce the imminent arrival of the J7 SHS, the powerful plug-in hybrid version of the popular J7 SUV, in the South African mar...
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The future has arrived: Upcoming OMODA C3 redefines the crossover with cyber-mecha aesthetics
Posted on 29 Apr 2025
OMODA has officially unveiled its latest innovation to the world: the futuristic OMODA C3. Making its dramatic global debut at the Shanghai Internatio...
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Two years after their unveiling at Auto Shanghai, OMODA & JAECOO are returning to the biennial international show with several new models, includi...
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OMODA unveils refreshed C5 X Series with enhanced performance and even greater value
Posted on 17 Apr 2025
The OMODA C5, one of South Africa’s favourite premium compact crossovers, is better than ever, thanks to a bold new update called the C5 X Series. T...
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The JAECOO J7 SHS, the powerful plug-in hybrid set to arrive in South Africa at the end of May 2025, has delivered an impressive performance in the ...
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JAECOO & OMODA plug in hybrids prove their efficiency on an endurance journey across South Africa
Posted on 28 Feb 2025
Following a successful tour across the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, a fleet of JAECOO and OMODA plug in hybrid vehicles has demonstrated the real-wo...
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OMODA and JAECOO set to showcase PHEV efficiency in epic Cape Town-to-Gqeberha endurance drive
Posted on 14 Feb 2025
OMODA and JAECOO are embarking on an electrified adventure with the all-new C9 and J7 plug-in hybrid SUVs, which are due in South Africa later this ye...
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Launched locally in April 2024, the JAECOO J7 has made its mark in South Africa in a matter of months. This striking premium SUV is designed for those...
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From sceptic to believer: why this German luxury car owner made the switch to a Chinese vehicle
Posted on 06 Feb 2025
Chinese cars have long been criticised, often unfairly so. The latest models from China are a far cry from the admittedly inferior products that reach...
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OMODA C9 and JAECOO J7 named finalists in the 2025 South African Car of the Year competition
Posted on 28 Jan 2025
Brand O&J, the division of the Chery Group that encompasses the OMODA and JAECOO brands, are proud to announce that the OMODA C9 and JAECOO J7 hav...
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OMODA & JAECOO secure top 10 spot in South Africa’s new passenger car sales with strong December performance
Posted on 15 Jan 2025
OMODA and JAECOO, the marques comprising the Brand O&J division, have reached a significant milestone in South Africa, securing a spot among the t...
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EPCR, the tournament organiser of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, has announced OMODA | JAECOO as its Official Automotive Partner f...
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Brand O&J—the Chery Group division comprising the OMODA and JAECOO marques—entered the South African market in 2023 with the launch of the OMO...
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Brand O&J—the Chery Group division comprising the OMODA and JAECOO marques—entered the South African market in 2023 with the launch of the OMO...
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OMODA South Africa has revealed a new entry-level version of the C5, making the premium crossover lineup even more attainable.Priced at R329,900, the ...
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Introducing the JAECOO J5: big on features and innovation – coming soon to South Africa
Posted on 23 Oct 2024
JAECOO is excited to announce the arrival of the all-new J5, which was revealed at the 2024 OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit in Wuhu, Chin...
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OMODA South Africa is pleased to announce the official market introduction of the luxurious new OMODA C9, with this highly anticipated flagship model ...
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The striking new OMODA C9 is set to shake up South Africa’s luxury SUV market with its award-winning design, which combines exquisite exterior propo...
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The Chery Group division comprising the fast-growing OMODA and JAECOO marques – Brand O&J – soared to a new high on South Africa’s sales cha...
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The Chery Group division comprising the fast-growing OMODA and JAECOO marques – Brand O&J – soared to a new high on South Africa’s sales cha...
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OMODA South Africa held an exclusive soirée this week to preview its upcoming C9 luxury flagship model, giving high-profile guests a taste of this ea...
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Brand O&J – the Chery Group division comprising the OMODA and JAECOO marques – was the centre of attention at South Africa’s 2024 Festival o...
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Brand O&J – the Chery Group division comprising the OMODA and JAECOO marques – was the centre of attention at South Africa’s 2024 Festival o...
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OMODA pays tribute to the crucial role that women play in South Africa’s broader automotive space this Women’s Month, while also highlighting the ...
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JAECOO is pleased to announce that the new fully electric J6 has been officially confirmed for the South African market.Brand O&J – the fast-gro...
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As the fastest-growing automotive brand globally, the remarkable performance of Brand O&J – the Chery Group division comprising the OMODA and JA...
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JAECOO is pleased to announce its association with EFC as the official vehicle partner of Africa’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation.As ...
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Fresh-faced urban off-road SUV brand JAECOO continues to find favour among South Africa’s discerning new-vehicle buyers, with the sophisticated new ...
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OMODA South Africa has launched a clever new #PassTheTorch social-media campaign in support of local athletes currently competing in France at one of ...
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OMODA South Africa is delighted to announce an exciting new collaboration with highly acclaimed fashion brand Khosi Nkosi, a partnership that has give...
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OMODA South Africa showcased its wares as the official vehicle partner of the prestigious Hollywoodbets Durban July in KwaZulu-Natal at the weekend, c...
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OMODA & JAECOO are pleased to announce a new partnership with Absa, a collaboration aimed at providing South African new-car buyers with fuss-free...
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OMODA South Africa has launched an exciting new entry-level version of the popular C5 crossover, a move that makes the fast-growing brand even more ac...
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Newly established urban off-road SUV brand JAECOO rocketed into the top 30 of South Africa’s best-selling automotive brands in April 2024, despite h...
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OMODA marked a highly successful first year in South Africa with a strong sales performance in April 2024, outselling several long-established brands ...
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The highly anticipated JAECOO J7 has officially launched in South Africa, hitting the market as the very first model from the newly established urba...
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Gauteng’s Lion & Safari Park played host to the first-drive impression of JAECOO’s new high-end off-road SUV, the J7, ahead of its official ...
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JAECOO is ready to make its debut and has kick-started its launch season with the first batch of J7 commercial vehicles having already arrived in Sout...
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OMODA C5 EARNS ITS SPOT AS A FINALIST IN THE 2024 SOUTH AFRICA CAR OF THE YEAR!
Posted on 23 Feb 2024
The brand, which is yet to celebrate its first birthday on local soil, was selected as a finalist in the 2024 South African Car of the Year (COTY) com...
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The OMODA C5 is a semi-finalist in the 2023/24 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. That’s right! One of South Africa’s youngest ...
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It wouldn’t be summer without the Ballito BIG Week and the KZN SUMMER Festival. And it wouldn’t be the hottest ticket on the festival calendar wit...
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JAECOO, the newly established urban off-road SUV marque and second brand from OMODA&JAECOO, is launching its first model, the highly sophisticated...
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With a peak power of 197 horsepower, a 1.6TGDI engine, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in the 8-second range, over 80% high-strength steel composition...
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JAECOO, the newly established urban off-road SUV marque and second brand from OMODA&JAECOO, is launching its first model, the highly sophisticated...
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Cape Town, November 2023: The long-anticipated moment arrived today as OMODA officially launched the C5 GT in Cape Town. Local media and guests w...
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SNEAK PEAK: OMODA LIMITED EDITION SET TO UNLEASH THE POWER OF THE FUTURE IN NOVEMBER
Posted on 27 Oct 2023
Johannesburg, October 2023: Get ready for a powerful upgrade from automotive brand OMODA. Renowned for its dedication to quality, style, and safe...
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2023 OMODA INTERNATIONAL USER ECOSYSTEM CO-CREATION CONFERENCE CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY: COLLABORATING WITH GLOBAL USERS TO SURPASS BOUNDARIES FOR SHARED FUTURE
Posted on 24 Oct 2023
Johannesburg, 24 October 2023 – From October 15 to 18, the 2023 OMODA International User Ecosystem Co-creation Conference was successfully held ...
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JAECOO has officially announced their entry into South Africa, making it one of the very first countries in the world to welcome the newly established...
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