Taking place today, Omoda is officially launching its potent C9 PHEV in South Africa. Stay tuned for driving impressions, but in the meantime, here is pricing and specification of the flagship model.
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Heralded as the most powerful drivetrain within the Omoda product lineup, the Omoda C9 PHEV is equipped with the Chinese manufacturer’s latest wares, which also include a continuous damping control all-wheel system, a sizable 34 kWh battery pack and a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission. What gives it the claim of Omoda’s most powerful powertrain is the 440 kW and 915 N.m derived from a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine combined with four electric motors.
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The SUV offers some decent performance on paper, with Omoda claiming it can hit 100 km/h from a standstill in 4.9 seconds which is enough to have it rival some high end performance SUVs from Europe. This performance may not be the contributing factor for buyers, but instead its 150 km pure EV driving range and claimed 1 100 km combined range. To replenish the battery, the C9 PHEV is capable of accepting DC fast charging which can get it from 30% to 80% charge in just 25 minutes.
At launch, South Africa has only received the full-house Explore model which includes niceties such as 20-inch wheels, Nappa leather upholstery, a panoramirc sunroof and heated seats. Other luxury appointments include 256 ambient ligthing options to choose from, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay operated on a 25.6-inch display and a head-up display for the driver.
Omoda C9 PHEV pricing
- Omoda C9 PHEV – R999 000
The Chinese automaker offers a 10-year/unlimited range battery warranty which defaults to a 10-year or 200 000 km after the first owner.
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