Omoda C7
{{Short description|Chinese compact crossover SUV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Omoda C7
| image = Omoda 7 001.jpg
| manufacturer = Chery
| aka = {{ubl
| Chery Fulwin T7
}}
| production = 2025–present
| assembly = {{ubl
| China: Wuhu, Anhui
}}
| designer =
| class = Compact crossover SUV (C)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = {{ubl
| Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel-drive
}}
| platform = T1X
| related = {{ubl
| Omoda C3
}}
| engine = {{ubl
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| powerout = {{convert|115|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}
| motor = Permanent magnet synchronous
| transmission = {{ubl
| 1-speed {{abbr|DHT|Dedicated hybrid transmission}}
}}
| electric_range = {{convert|95|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}
| battery =
| wheelbase = {{convert|2700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4621|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1872|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1588|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
}}
The Omoda C7 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Chery and marketed through the export-only Omoda brand. It was introduced in Wuhu, Anhui, China on 28 April 2024. It is the first original product from the Omoda brand, as the previous models are shared with the main Chery brand.
Overview
The Omoda C7 is based on a stretched version of the smaller Omoda 5 platform, and will be offered with pure petrol engine and a plug-in hybrid powertrain.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-28 |title=Chery Omoda 7 unveiled – sporty SUV with 1.5 TGDi PHEV tech, gaming-style interior, sliding touchscreen |url=https://paultan.org/2024/04/29/chery-omoda-7-unveiled-sporty-suv-with-1-5-tgdi-phev-tech-gaming-style-interior-sliding-touchscreen/ |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-04-28 |title=Chery takes covers off the Omoda 7 in Wuhu, all-new C-segment hybrid SUV for 2025 - Auto News {{!}} Carlist.my |url=https://www.carlist.my/news/chery-takes-the-covers-off-the-omoda-7-in-wuhu-all-new-c-segment-hybrid-suv-136538/136538/ |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=Carlist.my |language=English}}{{Cite web |last=Miguel |first=Cesar G. B. |title=Omoda 7 showcased at the 2024 Auto China |url=https://philkotse.com/market-news/omoda-7-auto-china-15749 |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=philkotse.com |language=en}}
It has a grille consisting of hexagonal elements that get smaller towards the center, creating a gradient effect. The door handles are recessed, and the it has a floating roof design with a black painted roof and pillars.
The interior contains a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen which can slide from the center to the passenger side, and has a 2.5K resolution and 1,000 nit brightness. The seats are upholstered in nubuck leather. It has a '12+2' speaker Sony audio system with two speakers integrated into the driver's headrest for navigation prompts and phone calls.{{Cite web |last=Andrews |first=Mark |date=2024-04-30 |title=Chery shows 2 new export models |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/04/30/chery-shows-2-new-export-models/ |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}
Powertrain
The Omoda C7 is powered by the Kunpeng plug-in hybrid system designed by Chery. It has a 1.5-litre turbocharged direct injected petrol engine that makes {{Convert|115|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|220|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} of torque. Omoda claims it has an all electric range of {{Convert|95|km|mi}}, a combined range of {{Convert|1250.|km|mi}}, and a fuel consumption of {{Convert|4.98|l/100km|mpgU.S.|abbr=unit}} when the battery is depleted.