The Omoda 5 SHS-H is the full-hybrid version of the Omoda 5 (Omoda is a Chery Group brand): a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and an electric motor with a small 1.83 kWh battery, with no plug (HEV, not a plug-in). It has been on sale in Italy since autumn 2025 and in the UK since orders opened in March 2026; Omoda rates the combined output at 165 kW (224 PS, about 221 hp) and fuel use at 5.3 L/100 km on the WLTP cycle. It costs EUR 28,500 (~$31,800) in Italy and GBP 25,755 (~$34,500) on the road in the UK.
Key facts
- Power: 165 kW (224 PS / 221 hp) and 295 Nm combined, 0-100 km/h in 7.9 s, top speed 175 km/h.
- Economy: 5.3 L/100 km and 120 g/km CO2 (WLTP); 51 L tank, about 960 km by our maths.
- Battery: 1.83 kWh LFP, no charge port; the car refuels at the pump only.
- Price: Italy EUR 28,500 (~$31,800) Pure, EUR 31,500 (~$35,200) Premium; UK GBP 25,755 (~$34,500) Knight, GBP 29,255 (~$39,200) Noble.
- Size: 4,447 mm long, 2,610 mm wheelbase, 1,621 kg; boot 442 L (Italy) or 370 L (UK).
- Warranty: 7 years (150,000 km in Italy, 100,000 miles in the UK per dealers and press); hybrid battery 8 years.
- Catch: Auto Express measured 44.3 mpg (about 6.4 L/100 km) in real driving against a 52.2 mpg claim.
Performance & Specs
Power is the most disputed number. Omoda Italia's price list and the Austrian importer's list give 165 kW (224 PS, about 221 hp) and 295 Nm combined, and Omoda UK's spec table gives the same 224 PS and 295 Nm. That comes from a 105 kW (143 PS) 1.5-litre Miller-cycle turbo engine with 215 Nm and a 150 kW (204 PS) electric motor (Omoda Italia describes a dual-motor set-up); the two peaks are not added in full, so the 255 kW "total" printed on Omoda UK's page is just 105 plus 150. Several UK launch reports quote 201 hp, which matches the motor alone.
The front wheels are driven through a DHT150 dedicated hybrid transmission. Omoda's UK brochure says the 1.83 kWh battery gives full power for only 10 seconds, so the system is built for efficiency, not electric driving. Auto Express (road test, 18 March 2026) rated it 3.5 out of 5 and called the efficiency disappointing.
| Powertrain | Full hybrid (HEV), 1.5T + e-motor, DHT150 |
|---|---|
| Power | 165 kW (224 PS / 221 hp) |
| Torque | 295 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s |
| Battery | 1.83 kWh LFP |
| Fuel use | 5.3 L/100 km WLTP |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Full hybrid (HEV), not plug-in |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 165 kW (224 PS / 221 hp) combined |
| TORQUE | 295 Nm combined (engine 215 Nm) |
| ACCELERATION | 0-100 km/h in 7.9 s |
| TOP SPEED | 175 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | FWD, DHT150 hybrid transmission |
| BATTERY | 1.83 kWh LFP |
| FUEL USE | 5.3 L/100 km WLTP, 120 g/km CO2 |
| RANGE | About 960 km (51 L tank at 5.3 L/100 km, calculated) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,447 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,824 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
The hybrid is 74 mm longer than the petrol Omoda 5 (4,373 mm) and weighs 1,621 kg. Boot size depends on the market: 442 L (1,149 L seats folded) on the Italian list, 370 L on Omoda UK's page and 300 L (1,079 L) on the Austrian list, so the measuring methods probably differ. It seats five.
| LENGTH | 4,447 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,824 mm (2,102 mm with mirrors) |
| HEIGHT | 1,588 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,610 mm |
| KERB WEIGHT | 1,621 kg |
| CARGO VOLUME | 442 L / 1,149 L seats folded (Italy); 370 L (UK); 300 L / 1,079 L (Austria) |
| FUEL TANK | 51 L |
Charging & Battery
There is nothing to plug in: the 1.83 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery is topped up by the engine and by braking, so fuel is the only input. The WLTP figures on the Italian list run from 4.5 L/100 km in the medium-speed phase to 6.3 L/100 km in the extra-high-speed phase, with 5.3 L/100 km combined, which gives about 960 km from the 51 L tank. Omoda UK quotes 745 miles (about 1,200 km), a figure we cannot reproduce from the tank size and consumption.
| BATTERY | 1.83 kWh LFP |
|---|---|
| CHARGING | None (self-charging hybrid) |
| WLTP CONSUMPTION | 5.3 L/100 km combined (UK: 52.2 mpg) |
| CO2 (WLTP) | 120 g/km |
Design & Interior
The Italian Pure has 17-inch alloys, fabric seats and six speakers. The Premium adds 18-inch wheels, eco-leather, six-way electric heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a sunroof, an eight-speaker Sony system, a 50 W wireless charger and a power tailgate. In the UK, the Knight has 18-inch wheels and the Noble adds a power sunroof, ambient lighting and heated, ventilated seats.
Technology & Features
Both trims have two 12.3-inch screens and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Omoda UK lists connected satellite navigation, but the Italian list shows no online navigation, Wi-Fi or over-the-air updates, so check your market.
Safety & ADAS
The Italian list gives seven airbags and a full driver-assistance set on both trims, including adaptive cruise with lane centring, traffic jam assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic braking and driver-fatigue monitoring.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2 |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | AEB, ACC + ICA, traffic jam assist, LKA, BSD, RCTA/RCTB, driver monitoring, speed-limit recognition, 7 airbags (Italy) |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 SHS-H Pure (Italy) | 221 hp | 295 Nm | 7.9s | 175 km/h | FWD | 1.83 kWh | — | ~960 km | EUR 28,500 (~$31,800) | Turnkey incl. 22% VAT and EUR 600 on-road fee; 17-inch wheels, fabric seats, 6 speakers, rear camera |
| 5 SHS-H Premium (Italy) | 221 hp | 295 Nm | 7.9s | 175 km/h | FWD | 1.83 kWh | — | ~960 km | EUR 31,500 (~$35,200) | 18-inch wheels, eco-leather, ventilated seats, Sony audio, 540-degree camera, sunroof, power tailgate |
| 5 SHS-H Knight (UK) | 221 hp | 295 Nm | 7.9s | 175 km/h | FWD | 1.83 kWh | — | ~960 km | GBP 25,755 (~$34,500) | On-the-road price: GBP 24,745 plus GBP 500 delivery and GBP 510 first-year VED; 18-inch wheels |
| 5 SHS-H Noble (UK) | 221 hp | 295 Nm | 7.9s | 175 km/h | FWD | 1.83 kWh | — | ~960 km | GBP 29,255 (~$39,200) | On-the-road price: GBP 28,245 plus the same fees; adds sunroof, Sony audio, 540-degree camera, ventilated seats |
Pricing & Availability
Italy came first: the SHS-H went on sale in autumn 2025, and Omoda Italia's price list in force from 1 March 2026 gives the Pure at EUR 28,500 (~$31,800) and the Premium at EUR 31,500 (~$35,200), with a 7-year or 150,000 km warranty and 8 years or 160,000 km on high-voltage parts. Diariomotor quoted a cash (non-financed) price of EUR 29,400 (~$32,800) for the Pure in January 2026.
In the UK, launch coverage on 21-23 January 2026 priced the Knight at GBP 25,740 and the Noble at GBP 29,240, with orders from March. Omoda UK's current table shows GBP 25,755 and GBP 29,255 on the road; UK dealers and Motoring Research quote a 7-year or 100,000-mile warranty (Omoda UK's page shows only a badge). The UAE launch followed in September 2026 without a published price. Israel is not getting it, according to Queen of the Road (21 January 2026), but the Jaecoo 5 Hybrid with the same system is sold there: see our Jaecoo J5 Hybrid article. A facelifted 2027 Omoda 5 (about 4.53 m, 15.6-inch screen, 5.2 L/100 km hybrid) was shown in Paris in October 2026 for Spain in the first half of 2027, without prices; this article covers the current model.
How It Compares
Prices are each rival's own market, so they are not like-for-like. In Italy the Omoda is about 24% cheaper than the Seltos Hybrid in Germany and has 69 hp more, though the Kia's 5.4 L/100 km is similar and its boot is larger (536 L). In the UK it undercuts the Torres Hybrid by GBP 10,240 with 20 hp more. The Jaecoo J5 Hybrid has the same 221 hp system in a boxier body and costs less in Australia, though its market is not comparable. For electric alternatives, see the Omoda 5 EV and the larger Omoda 7 PHEV.
- 221 hp and 295 Nm with 7.9 s to 100 km/h from EUR 28,500 in Italy
- No plug needed: 5.3 L/100 km and 120 g/km CO2 on the WLTP cycle
- Full ADAS and two 12.3-inch screens on every trim, 7-year warranty
- Auto Express saw 44.3 mpg (about 6.4 L/100 km) in real driving against 52.2 mpg claimed
- Official power and boot figures differ by market (201 or 221 hp quoted; 300 to 442 L)
- 1.83 kWh battery means no real electric driving; ventilated seats only on the top trim
The Omoda 5 SHS-H is a quick, cheap full hybrid: 221 hp for EUR 28,500 or GBP 25,755 undercuts the Kia Seltos Hybrid and KGM Torres Hybrid in our own catalogue. The catch is real-world economy, which fell well short of the claim in Auto Express's test, plus patchy consistency in the official figures between markets. It suits buyers who want a plug-free compact SUV at a low price and accept that fuel bills may run higher than the brochure says.
