Omoda & Jaecoo has formally entered Argentina, announcing its local operation ahead of a public presentation at Expo Auto Chino in Buenos Aires on October 2, 2026. The Chery Group division will be represented by a subsidiary controlled by its Chinese headquarters, with corporate offices in Buenos Aires and no intermediary importer. The company says it is targeting the launch of an industrial plant in Argentina in the second half of 2027.
The initial range comprises four electrified SUVs: the Omoda E5, a battery-electric vehicle; the Omoda 5 with a conventional hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions of the Omoda 7 and Jaecoo 7. Omoda is positioned around urban crossover styling, while Jaecoo is presented as the more rugged, off-road-oriented sibling. The models were previewed at the event, but local prices and the dealer network have yet to be announced.
Among the disclosed specifications, the Omoda 5 hybrid pairs a 1.5-liter turbo engine with an electric motor for a combined 224 hp. It is rated at 5.1 L/100 km on the WLTC cycle and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. The Omoda 7 plug-in hybrid produces 275 hp and 365 Nm, offers up to 108 km of electric-only range, and has a stated combined-cycle consumption of 4.9 L/100 km. Jaecoo quotes 346 hp and 525 Nm for the Jaecoo 7 plug-in hybrid.
All three hybrids are listed with more than 1,000 km of total range. The brands belong to Chery Group but will compete in Argentina alongside locally imported Chery, Jetour and Rely vehicles sold through other distributors.