Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 confirmed for Australian launch in 2027 after Sydney show debut

Two new Omodas confirmed for 2027

Omoda Jaecoo Australia has confirmed the Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 will join the local line-up in 2027, expanding a range that currently counts three Jaecoo-badged models and just one Omoda, the larger Omoda 9. Both models had previously been pencilled in for 2026 arrivals, so the confirmation represents a shift to next year. CarExpert reported the change, noting the two SUVs had earlier been confirmed for 2026 launches. ¹²

Both SUVs made their first Australian public showing at the Everything Electric Sydney exhibition at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, from 18 to 20 September 2026. Omoda Jaecoo Australia chief commercial officer Roy Muñoz framed the arrivals in brand terms: 'Omoda was created to challenge convention, and the arrival of the Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 is a perfect demonstration of that philosophy,' he told CarExpert. ¹²⁵

Muñoz said Australian customers are looking for vehicles that combine distinctive design, advanced technology, strong value and electrified powertrain options, and that the two models will allow greater choice across some of the most important segments. Omoda Jaecoo says further Australian details, including local specifications, pricing and powertrains, will be announced closer to launch. ¹²

Omoda 7: a RAV4-sized medium SUV with plug-in hybrid clues

The Omoda 7 sits in the medium SUV segment and will take on the Toyota RAV4, as well as the Chery group's related Jaecoo J7. CarExpert reports it measures 4630mm long, 1880mm wide and 1680mm tall on a 2725mm wheelbase, making it almost identical in size to the RAV4. ¹²

While Omoda Jaecoo has not confirmed Australian powertrains, Australian Design Rule certification documents published in May list a single Omoda 7 powertrain: a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder plug-in hybrid combining a 105kW petrol engine with a 150kW electric motor and a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, driving the front wheels only. CarExpert notes there is no all-wheel drive option, unlike the rival BYD Sealion 6 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. ¹²

CarExpert expects torque figures to match the Jaecoo J7 SHS, at 215Nm from the engine and 310Nm from the electric motor, for expected total system outputs of 255kW and 525Nm. Those are the publication's own expectations, not confirmed Australian figures. In the UK, the Omoda 7 PHEV uses an 18.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and offers 90km of electric-only range on the WLTP cycle. The UK market also receives a 108kW/275Nm turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol version, though it is unclear whether that would be offered here. ¹²

Equipment highlighted by CarExpert includes an available 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen that can slide from the centre of the dashboard across to the passenger side, offered on the UK Noble Tech grade along with Remote Parking Assistance, which lets the driver control parking manoeuvres from outside the vehicle using the key fob across parallel, perpendicular and angled spaces. ¹

Earlier in 2026, carsales for Business had tipped the Omoda 7 for a mid-year 2026 arrival with a 255kW/525Nm plug-in hybrid system expected to be shared with the Jaecoo J7 SHS, pointing to the same 18.3kWh battery and around 90km of WLTP electric range, with front-wheel drive shown in government approval documents. That mid-2026 timing has since been overtaken by the brand's 2027 confirmation. ³¹

Omoda 4: small SUV with unconfirmed local powertrains

The Omoda 4 targets the small SUV segment against the Hyundai Kona and, within the Chery group, the Jaecoo J5. CarExpert reports it measures 4420mm long, 1870mm wide and 1570mm tall on a 2700mm wheelbase, around 70mm longer and 45mm wider than the Kona with a 40mm longer wheelbase. Cars24 notes the longer wheelbase could potentially benefit interior space. ¹²

Both SUVs sit on the Chery Group's T1X platform, which supports petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains. Omoda Jaecoo has specifically described the arrivals as an expansion of its 'new energy range', a term the company uses for PHEVs and EVs, but which powertrains will be offered locally remains unconfirmed. ¹²

Overseas, the Omoda 4 is currently on sale only in Indonesia as a battery-electric vehicle with a 65kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and a 163kW/275Nm electric motor, with a claimed 553km of range on the older NEDC cycle. It is also set for other markets with a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 165kW/295Nm 'SHS'-H hybrid using a 1.83kWh LFP battery. Cars24 reports that whether any of these versions reach Australian showrooms is not yet known. ¹²

In terms of timing, GoAuto reported from the Sydney show that the Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 were featured in EV and plug-in hybrid guises respectively and are slated for arrival in the first half of 2027. Chery Group's own show material, reported by zecar, listed neither model's local specifications, pricing nor on-sale timing as announced, with the Omoda 7 described as a new-generation SUV showcasing the brand's technology and electrification capability. ⁴⁵

The production-spec Omoda 4 was only revealed in October 2025, whereas the Omoda 7 was initially shown at the 2024 Beijing motor show, giving the newer model less of a track record ahead of its Australian introduction. ¹

Design language and a crowded Chery group line-up

CarExpert reports the two new Omodas introduce a more aggressively creased design language for the marque, an evolution of the angular lines of the Chery C5/E5 sold overseas as Omodas, and a sharp contrast with the softer Omoda 9 sold in Australia, which borrows from the Exeed brand. ¹

The Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 arrive as the Chery Group's Australian presence expands considerably. The group brought five brands together at Everything Electric Sydney: Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, Lepas and iCAUR. Chery Group Australia chief executive Lewis Lu said the display demonstrates the breadth of the group's electrification strategy in Australia, with models spanning battery electric, hybrid and range-extender technologies. ¹⁵

That means the new Omodas will compete not only with mainstream rivals but with sibling Chery group products. Cars24 notes the Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 add two more options to already crowded small and medium SUV markets, giving buyers greater choice across hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric power as the group's Lepas brand also prepares to launch locally. ¹²⁵