An Argentine journalist travelled to Wuhu, China, to drive Omoda and Jaecoo models during the Chery Group’s annual gathering. Heavy rain restricted the first day’s sessions to test tracks at the Chery plant, where the reporter tried acceleration, slalom, cornering and braking exercises. The Omoda 4 was the standout car in the account and is expected to reach Argentina soon.
The visit comes as Omoda & Jaecoo establish a direct factory presence in Argentina. The brands had already previewed the Omoda 5, Omoda 7 and Jaecoo 5 at the Expo Auto Chino in Buenos Aires. The article says Omoda & Jaecoo is Chery’s international division, launched in April 2023 and sold exclusively outside China. It reports one million sales in three years and operations in 77 markets, including 22 in Europe.
The accompanying specifications include the Omoda 5 SHS-H, which pairs a 1.5-litre turbo engine with an electric motor for 224 hp, a 0–100 km/h time of 7.9 seconds and claimed mixed consumption of 5.1 L/100 km. The plug-in hybrid Omoda 7 is listed at 275 hp, with up to 108 km of electric range and 4.9 L/100 km mixed consumption. A plug-in hybrid Jaecoo 7 is rated at 346 hp and 525 Nm, with more than 1,000 km of total range. The article says more detailed specifications and equipment information will follow in later reports.