That is the Omoda O5 GT, a sporty sedan which was launched in Mexico in August 2023 to hitch the common O5 that arrived earlier that yr. Each fashions are primarily rebadged variations of present Chery fashions, specifically the Arrizo 5 Plus and Arrizo 5 GT.

Priced at 459,900 Mexican pesos (round RM126k) for the bottom Life variant, the O5 GT can be out there within the range-topping Limitless for MXN539,900 (round RM148k). No matter variant, the sedan is powered by a 1.6 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine rated at 194 hp and 213 Nm of torque, with drive going to the entrance wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

These outputs justify the performance-implying ‘GT’ within the title, because the common O5 solely gives 146 hp and 169 Nm from its 1.5 litre turbo four-pot engine – that is mated to a CVT. Based on the carmaker, the O5 GT will get from 0-100 km/h in six seconds.

It isn’t simply the powertrain that units the O5 GT other than the usual mannequin as a result of there are additionally notable styling variations, with the obvious being the Lexus-like grille on the entrance that’s accompanied by sharper headlamps. Round again, you’ll discover quad round tailpipes surrounded by trim that’s patterned to appear to be carbon-fibre weave.

The variations proceed on the within, because the O5 GT sports activities a Mercedes-Benz-like dual-display setup on dashboard, with one being the digital instrument cluster whereas the opposite is an infotainment touchscreen – each measure 10.25 inches diagonally.

This additionally sees the air vents be positioned additional down simply above the local weather controls, though the centre console stays very acquainted. Sporty touches within the cabin embrace pretend carbon-fibre trim, bucket seats with crimson piping that’s out there in black or crimson leather-based upholstery in addition to aluminium pedals.

The upper-spec choice will get good options similar to heated and ventilated seats in addition to an expanded suite of superior driver help methods (ADAS), which incorporates adaptive cruise management, computerized emergency braking, lane departure warning, ahead collision warning, rear cross visitors alert, lane hold help, lane change help and blind spot monitoring.

In case you’re questioning, the O5 GT measures 4,691 mm lengthy, 1,814 mm vast, 1,493 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,650 mm. Comparatively, the usual O5 is smaller at 4,680 mm lengthy, 1,825 mm vast and 1,490 mm tall, though its wheelbase is longer at 2,670 mm.

For context, the Honda Civic we’ve got right here is 4,678 mm lengthy, 1,802 mm vast, 1,415 mm tall and its wheelbase spans 2,735 mm. So, what do you consider the Omoda O5 GT? Is that this one thing that shall be effectively accepted right here?

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