The Omoda C5 I is a crossover SUV in production since 2022.
Engines: 1.5 Turbo (SQRE4T15C), 147 hp. Transmission: CVT; front-wheel drive. Length 4,400 mm, wheelbase 2,630 mm, fuel tank 51 L.
Facelift: 2024. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia.
Omoda C5 I (2022–present): specs
Specifications
| Production years | 2022–present |
|---|---|
| Body | crossover SUV |
| Engine | 1.5 Turbo |
| Engine code | SQRE4T15C |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 147 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Gearbox model | CVT Chery CVT25 |
| Drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm |
| Fuel tank | 51 L |
Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan
| Engine | Under 10 years |
|---|---|
| 1.5 Turbo | ≈ 8,650 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
Also 1.6T 186 hp AWD
Pros and cons
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Chery 1.5 (SQRE4T15C) engine: some complaints of oil consumption and fuel dilution of oil on short winter trips
- Chery CVT25 CVT: complaints of jerks when pulling away and whine
- Front-wheel drive only
Common problems and what to check
Engine: Chery 1.5 (SQRE4T15C)
- data still limited; some complaints about oil consumption and fuel dilution of oil on short winter trips
What to check when buying: oil level and smell; dealer service history.
Tip: Change oil more often, especially with winter city driving.
Gearbox: Chery CVT25 CVT
- limited statistics; complaints about jerks when pulling away and droning
What to check when buying: smoothness when pulling away; software updates.
Tip: Oil every 40–60k km.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Tyre and wheel sizes
Factory sizes: tyres 215/65R16, 215/60R17, 215/55R18, 215/50R19; bolt pattern 5x108. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
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FAQ
What engine does the Omoda C5 I have?
1.5 Turbo, code SQRE4T15C, 147 hp, 210 Nm.
What transmission does it have?
CVT (CVT Chery CVT25).
What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?
Fuel tank 51 l.
How much is the vehicle tax on the Omoda C5 I in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, about 8,650 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.