It may be laborious protecting observe of all the brand new autos coming to Australia from China, not to mention these from its main automobile exporter Chery.
After saying the JAECOO model final yr, Chery stated in March it will introduce Omoda as one other marque in Australia.
The automaker considers Omoda Jaecoo to be one model, and never each seller that picks up an Omoda Jaecoo franchise domestically may even promote Chery-badged autos.
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Jaecoo commenced gross sales of its J7 mid-size SUV final month, with the J8 giant SUV following this month.
However that’s not it for Omoda Jaecoo this yr, whereas Chery’s namesake model additionally has a number of launches left this yr.
Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Tremendous Hybrid: July
The Chery model’s two mid-size SUVs in Australia are getting a refresh in July which can coincide with the introduction of the Chery Tremendous Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system.
The Tiggo 7 Professional and Tiggo 8 Professional Max are additionally anticipated to be renamed merely Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8.
Chery Australia has so far shared solely exterior photos of the up to date Tiggo 8, which differs from the mannequin at the moment offered right here with a revised grille insert, entrance bumper and headlights.
The PHEV fashions function a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine mated with a stepless devoted hybrid transmission and an 18.3kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, as with the associated Jaecoo J7 SHS.
Whereas Chery hasn’t confirmed outputs for the local-spec Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 PHEVs, the J7 SHS produces complete system outputs of 255kW of energy and 525Nm of torque.
The model has, nonetheless, confirmed electrical vary of over 90km on an unspecified check cycle, with complete driving vary stated to exceed 1200km.
Not like many PHEVs, Chery autos fitted with the SHS system additionally help DC fast-charging, with a battery recharge from 30 to 80 per cent taking a claimed 19 minutes.
Omoda C9: August
The primary Omoda-branded automobile to seem in Omoda Jaecoo showrooms would be the flagship C9 giant SUV, due right here in August as a flagship five-seat crossover SUV.
Pricing and specs for the Omoda C9 might be introduced nearer to launch. Nevertheless, after first being authorized on the market in Australia over 12 months in the past, recent authorities approval paperwork for the C9 have been printed.
This time, the turbocharged 183kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and eight-speed automated mixture beforehand seen in paperwork has been joined by a PHEV powertrain.
The all-wheel drive SUV mates a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a three-speed hybrid transmission, with two of the electrical motors situated throughout the transmission unit. A 3rd electrical motor is located on the again.
The petrol engine produces 105kW, the entrance electrical motors produce 75kW and 90kW, and the rear electrical motor produces 120kW.
Whereas complete system output and battery capability aren’t listed, seeking to different export markets the Omoda C9 is obtainable with 19.43kWh or 34.46kWh batteries, and affords an electric-only vary of as much as 150km on the WLTP cycle.
With the tri-electric motor setup, the Chinese language model claims complete system outputs of 440kW of energy and 915Nm of torque and a 0-100km/h time of 4.9 seconds.
The Omoda C9 measures 4775mm lengthy, 1920mm large and 1671mm tall on a 2800mm wheelbase, which can make it one of many largest mid-size SUVs available on the market.
It’s 35mm longer, 30mm wider and 4mm taller than a Mazda CX-60which additionally affords a PHEV powertrain, although it sits on a 70mm shorter wheelbase.
MORE: 2025 Omoda C9: Flagship PHEV mid-size SUV locked in for Australia
Chery Tiggo 9: Third quarter of 2025
The Chinese language-market Chery Tiggo 9 is already reaching Omoda Jaecoo showrooms this month because the Jaecoo J8, however there’s a barely totally different model of this massive SUV that’s additionally exported from China.
The worldwide Chery Tiggo 9, offered in markets like Africa, Russia and the Center East, options distinctive inside styling, whereas externally it may be differentiated by its grille, C/D-pillar design, and different particulars.
It’s coming right here in the course of the third quarter (July to September) of 2025.
Given Chery’s concentrate on the “household, city purchaser”, the Tiggo 9 is ready to overlook out on among the extra decadent options within the J8 equivalent to its perfume dispenser.
Nevertheless, given how broadly obtainable luxurious options like ventilated entrance seats and panoramic sunroofs are within the Chery Australia lineup, we don’t count on the Tiggo 9 to be barebones in any respect.
World Tiggo 9 fashions additionally function a distinct dashboard design with a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen.
Chery Australia hasn’t confirmed specs for the Tiggo 9, so we don’t but know whether or not it’ll be supplied with each petrol and plug-in hybrid energy, or with each two- and three-row seating configurations.
The petrol engine, shared with the J8, is a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol mill outputting 183kW and 385Nm.
The plug-in hybrid combines a 115kW/220Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine with a three-speed transmission and a 165kW/390Nm electrical motor, for complete system outputs of 280kW and 610Nm.
The J8 is launching right here with solely 5 seats, regardless of a six-seat configuration being supplied abroad. Whereas the native arm says it’ll present suggestions from prospects to go workplace, providing the Tiggo 9 with a seven-seat configuration domestically and limiting the J8 to a five-seat format might be a big level of differentiation.
Additionally unclear at this stage is native pricing. The five-seat J8 opens at $49,990 drive-away, whereas the Chery model’s present native flagship – the Tiggo 8 Professional – at the moment tops out at $43,990 drive-away.
MORE: 2026 Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8: PHEV energy coming for up to date SUVs
Kery Tiggo 4 HES:
Chery already affords petrol and electrical autos in Australia, and now it’s introducing the intermediate steps in electrification.
After the launch of the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 PHEVs, Chery will introduce a traditional hybrid model of its entry-level Tiggo 4 small SUV.
This pairs a naturally aspirated 71kW/118Nm 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 1.83kWh battery and an electrical motor delivering 150kW and 310Nm to the entrance wheels.
It has but to verify complete energy and torque figures.
Chery claims gasoline economic system of 5.4L/100km versus 7.3L/100km in the usual turbo-petrol 1.5-litre 4, with the 0-100km/h time slashed from 10.6 seconds to simply 9.4.
Whereas pricing for the brand new Tiggo 4 Hybrid has but to be revealed, count on a pointy sticker.
The petrol-powered Tiggo 4 (pictured) is Australia’s most cost-effective SUV, opening at simply $23,990 drive-away. Even the top-spec Final rings up at simply $26,990 drive-away.
MORE: Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid coming to Australia with 1000km vary
Jaecoo J5: Fourth quarter of 2025
Revealed late final yr, the J5 is a small crossover SUV measuring 4380mm lengthy, 1860mm large and 1650mm tall on a 2620mm wheelbase, making it across the measurement of a Hyundai Kona.
The corporate has but to verify what the native J5 lineup will appear like, and even globally particulars stay scarce.
At first look, the J5 and bigger J7 are straightforward to mistake with their blocky styling, sturdy shoulder strains, vertical bar grille, and barely raked tailgate with a full-width mild bar.
The J5 differs with a extra outlined crease down its facet, totally different lighting up entrance and standard door handles.
Inside, it incorporates a 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, whereas Jaecoo boasts its 1.45m2 panoramic sunroof is the biggest in its class.
It’s anticipated to be powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, however an electrical model was additionally revealed earlier this yr.
That includes distinctive front-end styling with a closed-off grille space, the J5 incorporates a single-motor front-wheel drive powertrain.
Based on Paul Tanthis produces 155kW and 288Nm. It’s powered by a 60.9kWh battery offering 470km of electric-only vary on the NEDC cycle.
What else is coming?
Chery has confirmed the Jaecoo J6, a rebadged 03 from electrical model iCar, “shouldn’t be slated for our market”.
There’s one other mannequin confirmed for the Omoda facet of Omoda Jaecoo, nonetheless, although the corporate hasn’t confirmed launch timing.
“At this stage Omoda 7 shouldn’t be confirmed when, however undoubtedly it’s on the playing cards to be launched at some stage,” stated Omoda Jaecoo Australia chief business officer Roy Muñoz.
“We’re assessing when is the fitting time to convey (the Omoda 7), simply to offer every model, every mannequin its respiration house and time in market.
“We don’t need to confuse the market and we simply need to make sure that all the things is timed proper.”
Whereas Chery additionally sells sedans below its namesake model in China, Mr Muñoz stated that “for the time being our main focus is within the SUV house”.
