Omoda vs Jaecoo: Which SUV Brand Should You Choose in 2025?
Omoda, launched in the UK in 2024, targets mainstream compact SUV buyers (e.g. current or former Nissan Qashqai or Vauxhall Grandland customers) with bold, futuristic styling and competitive pricing.
Jaecoo, introduced in early 2025, is pitched as the more premium, rugged sibling focused on SUV enthusiasts, camping or countryside lifestyles and entry into the more adventurous segment.
Model Comparison: Omoda 5 & E5 vs Jaecoo 7
Omoda 5 (and E5 electric variant)
Launched in August 2024, the Omoda 5 is marketed as a stylish, compact family SUV. Priced £21,800–£25,000 for petrol, with an EV E5 option at a slightly higher price point.
Pros: Modern interior with twin 10.25" screens, generous standard equipment, impressive seven‑year warranty, and appealing price point.
Jaecoo 7 (including petrol and PHEV)
Debuted January 2025, with pricing from £28,000 for petrol Deluxe trim and up to £35,000 for the PHEV Luxury SHS variant.
Features: panoramic glass roof, eight‑speaker Sony sound system (on high trims), wide range of ADAS, multiple drive modes including off‑road settings in AWD versions, V2L capability.
Value: luxury touches and PHEV tech at prices far below equivalents from VW, Kia and Audi.
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Who Should Choose Which?
| Brand/Model | Strengths | Ideal For |
| Omoda 5/E5 | Affordable, futuristic interior, excellent warranty | Budget-conscious buyers prioritising style and tech |
| Jaecoo 7 PHEV (SHS) | Premium kit list, quieter hybrid drive, long range, off-road capability | Drivers wanting hybrid efficiency, tech-rich cabin, occasional off-road ability |
| Jaecoo 7 petrol | Stylish with many features | Those on modest budgets seeking SUV looks without hybrid premium |
The Omoda vs Jaecoo debate in 2025 boils down to value-driven innovation vs. aspirational equipment. Omoda leans into affordable cool and electric accessibility; Jaecoo targets buyers seeking a chunkier, more feature-dense hybrid SUV.
If you are interested in the Omoda and Jaecoo range please don’t hesitate to get in touch and book a test drive by giving us a call on 01205 725700 or visiting our showroom at 101 London Road, Kirton.