2026 Chery C5 Hybrid Launched in Australia: Pricing and Specifications Confirmed

Chery has officially expanded its electrified footprint in Australia with the arrival of the all-new C5 Hybrid small SUV. Slotting neatly between the entry-level petrol variants and the pure-electric E5, the new petrol-electric hybrid model introduces dual-trim options and significantly improved fuel efficiency to the local lineup.

Lineup Restructure and Drive-Away Pricing

The 2026 Chery C5 range is now bookended by the price-dropped Urban petrol model and the flagship E5 electric SUV. The new C5 Hybrid is available in two distinct trim tiers: Urban and Ultimate.

Meanwhile, the pure petrol lineup has been reduced to a single variant; the petrol-powered Ultimate trim has been discontinued, with remaining factory runout stock heavily discounted.

A Brief Naming History: Originally launched locally in 2023 under the "Omoda 5" moniker, Chery renamed the vehicle to C5 in 2025 (alongside the electric E5 dropping its Omoda prefix). This rebranding was executed to establish clarity as the corporate parent rolls out Omoda Jaecoo as a standalone brand entity.

Drivetrains, Efficiency, and Dimensions

Visually, the hybrid versions remain virtually identical to their petrol stablemates, distinguished externally only by unique 17-inch and 18-inch aerodynamic alloy wheel designs. Beneath the skin, all C5 and E5 variants utilize a MacPherson strut front and a multi-link rear suspension architecture.

The core mechanical differences across the three available propulsion systems are detailed below:

Physical Proportions:

The new C5 Hybrid features slightly modified body dimensions compared to the standard petrol model, stretching 84mm longer (4435mm) and sitting 71mm lower (1591mm). Cargo capacity for the hybrid is rated at 300 litres measured up to the cargo cover, expanding to 372L when packed to the roofline, and maxing out at 1079L with the 60:40 second-row seats folded flat.

2026 Chery C5 Urban (Petrol Baseline):

Comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels (with a temporary spare), automatic dusk-sensing LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, heated power-folding side mirrors, and rain-sensing wipers. Inside, it features dual 10.25-inch digital screens for instruments and infotainment, wired/wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital DAB radio, a 6-speaker sound system, keyless entry/start, a 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat, fabric seats with synthetic leather-look bolsters, single-zone air conditioning, and front-row multi-colour ambient lighting.

2026 Chery C5 Hybrid Urban (Adds over Petrol Urban):

Upgrades to a hybrid-specific 17-inch alloy wheel design and swaps the spare tyre for a mobility repair kit. The cabin technology steps up to larger dual 12.3-inch displays for the instrumentation and infotainment clusters. It also adds full synthetic leather-look seat upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats. (Note: The 12V boot socket and front multi-colour ambient lighting are omitted on this grade).

2026 Chery C5 Hybrid Ultimate (Adds over Hybrid Urban):

The premium flagship grade gains larger 18-inch hybrid-specific alloy wheels, acoustic front glass for enhanced cabin insulation, a power sunroof with a retractable shade, a power-operated tailgate, and rear privacy glass. Interior upgrades include a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, a premium 8-speaker Sony audio system, a high-speed 50-watt wireless phone charging pad, an auto-dimming frameless rear-view mirror, rear LED reading lights, a reinstated 12V cargo socket, and full front-cabin multi-colour ambient lighting.

Safety, Warranty, and Servicing

The Chery C5 family holds a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on dynamic crash testing conducted in 2022. While this rating currently officially covers the petrol and EV variants, the standard active safety suite across all models is identical, featuring:

• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Jam Assist
• Lane-Keep Assist and Emergency Lane-Keep Assist
• Blind-Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with auto-braking
• Driver Monitoring System and Speed-Sign Recognition
• Seven airbags (front, front-side, front-centre, and full-length curtains)
• Ultimate trims exclusively gain a 360-degree surround-view camera system.

Warranty Protection:

All Chery models are backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty. Hybrid and electric variants receive supplementary coverage consisting of an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre high-voltage battery warranty.

Capped-Price Servicing Schedule:

Maintenance intervals are required every 12 months or 15,000km for petrol and hybrid models (the pure-electric E5 stretches intervals out to 20,000km). Capped-price maintenance costs over the initial seven years are structured as follows:

• Year 1: Petrol ($280) | Hybrid ($269) | E5 EV ($149)
• Year 2: Petrol ($280) | Hybrid ($349) | E5 EV ($349)
• Year 3: Petrol ($280) | Hybrid ($549) | E5 EV ($149)
• Year 4: Petrol ($280) | Hybrid ($459) | E5 EV ($349)
• Year 5: Petrol ($280) | Hybrid ($269) | E5 EV ($149)
• Year 6: Petrol ($367.94) | Hybrid ($749) | E5 EV ($582.10)
• Year 7: Petrol ($287.84) | Hybrid ($291.69) | E5 EV ($174.24)
• Total 7-Year Cost: Petrol ($2,055.78) | Hybrid ($2,935.69) | E5 EV ($1,901.34)