Chery Releases Principal Variant Of Omoda 5 In Australia, Here Are Specifications And Prices

Chery Omoda 5 FX in Australia. (Doc. Drive)

Chery announced adding the latest entry-level variant of Omoda 5 2024. It said the model was one of the affordable SUVs sold on the Australian market.

This variant referred to as FX will be positioned under the previous variant, BX. What do Chery have to offer on this vehicle?

Unlike in the BX variant, the Omoda 5 FX model does not have a number of standard features such as 18-inch alloy rims, LED headlights, 8-peaker audio systems, full-synthetic skin, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

In addition, manufacturers also eliminate features such as soft interior door panels, automated rearview mirrors, acoustic front door glass, wireless phone charging, and 12 voltage posets in baggage.

However, Chery replaced the equipment with 17-inch rims, cloth seat, single-zone air conditioner, Sony's 6-speaker audio system, and halogen projector headlights.

In addition, the FX type also features 10.25 inches of touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.25-inch digital instrument screen, power adjustable driver seats, rain sensor wipers, entry/start keyless, and all safety features on BX.

Just like other variants, Omoda 5 FX is equipped with a 1.5 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine which can generate 108 kW of power and 210 Nm of torque combined with CVT transmission.

The 5 FX Chery Omoda has now been sold to the Australian market at a price of 27,990 Australian dollars (Rp304.9 million) or a cheaper 6,000 Australian dollars (Rp65.3 million) from BX for 33,990 Australian dollars (Rp370.3 million).

In addition, the Australian market still sells several variants ranging from EX worth 36,990 Australian dollars (Rp403 million), GT FWD for 38,990 Australian dollars (Rp424.8 million), and GT AWD for 40,990 Australian dollars (Rp446.6 million).

Meanwhile in the Indonesian market, Chery sells Omoda 5 at prices ranging from Rp334.8 million for type Z and Rp404.8 million for RZ. For the GT model, the manufacturer charges a price of Rp453.8 million for FWD and Rp493.8 million for AWD.