The Omoda C5 comes with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine with 156 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque. Mated to a 9-speed CVT, this Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT)-equipped engine returns up to 13.69 km/L. It comes with two drive modes, Eco and Sport.

Meanwhile, the Omoda E5 comes with a single electric motor with 201 horsepower and 340 Nm of torque giving it a 0 to 100 km/h time of 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 172 km/h. Equipped with a 61-kWh Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, it can go beyond 430 kilometers (442.7 kms) between charges, as certified by the Automobile Association of the Philippines. It can be charged from 30 to 80 percent in just 28 minutes using a DC fast charger, or up to 8 hours using an AC charger.

These sister models come in seven colors: Spiritual Silver, Phantom Gray, Fantasy Green, Dark Blue, Dark Black, Vanilla Blue, and Khaki White. On the Omoda C5, it has standard red accents on the body panels and wheels.

The Omoda C5 at P 1,279,000, while the Omoda E5 is priced at P 1,649,000.

Outside, it carries the Art in Motion aesthetic with a one-piece star diamond grille (a blanked-out grille with charging port on the E5), compound LED headlights with T-shaped LED DRLs, X-through Type taillights, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a “floating” roof design.

Inside, it comes with dual screens (10.25-inch on the C5 and 12.3-inch on the E5) powered by a Qualcomm 8155 chipset for lightning-fast operation. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, as is a 50-watt wireless charger and an 8-speaker Sony sound system.

Other creature comfort features include a smart keyless entry system with remote engine start function, 64-color ambient lighting system, power seats—6-way adjustment for the driver and 4-way for the passenger, seat ventilation, a sunroof, and dual zone climate control with rear vents.

On the Omoda E5, a special wood panel dashboard, front armrest console with built-in cooling, and vanity mirror with ring-style lighting connote its special attention to detail.

Both models also managed to a full five-star safety rating from the European, Australasian, and ASEAN New Car Assessment Program. It scores highly not just in adult and child occupancy protection, but thanks to its Advanced Driver Assistance System, it makes for one of the safest crossovers in its segment. It comes with 14 ADAS functions such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and blind spot detection.

The all-electric Omoda E5 goes above that with a high-voltage battery that is shielded and is IP68 water and dust resistant. Engineers put it through a series of safety “torture” tests too. These include a water-wading test where three-fourths of the vehicle’s front was submerged in water without any leaks or electrical issues, and a bottom scraping test where a metal post 210 mm high scraped through the battery to ensure structural integrity.

The Omoda C5 has a 7-year or 200,000-kilometer bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-year or 1,000,000-kilometer engine warranty. On the other hand, the Omoda E5 has an 8-year or 200,000-kilometer warranty for the EV battery and motor.