Omoda 4 makes European debut at the Paris Motor Show

Omoda, one of the Chery Group's brands, showed its Omoda 4 compact SUV in Europe for the first time at the Paris Motor Show, after unveiling the model at the Beijing Auto Show earlier this year. The show, which ran Oct. 12-18, also marked the first Paris appearance for Omoda and its sister brand Jaecoo.

The Omoda 4 slots in one rung below the Omoda 5 in the brand's lineup. It will compete in the B-SUV class, one of Europe's most crowded segments, against rivals such as the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur. UK sales are scheduled to begin in 2027. Official pricing has not yet been announced, but the starting price in the UK is expected to come in below £25,000.

Hybrid first, electric later

The model will initially go on sale with a full hybrid system called SHS-H. The setup combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, an electric motor and a small battery of roughly 1.8 kWh. Power is sent to the front wheels through a DHT transmission developed specifically for the hybrid system.

Omoda confirmed that a fully electric version of the model will also follow. The electric Omoda 4 is expected to use a 61.1 kWh battery. Range and performance figures for this version have not yet been released.

AI-assisted cabin and unusual details

The Omoda 4 is the first model to use the brand's Super AI Cockpit system, which aims to learn the driver's habits over time and offer personalized interactions. In the gaming-inspired interior, the most eye-catching detail is a start button with a red flip cover reminiscent of Lamborghini models.

The exterior uses a design language the brand calls "Cyber Mecha." Sharp lines and hexagonal side mirrors are among the main elements defining the model's look.

The Omoda 4's European showcase coincided with the brands' rapid rise in the UK. Omoda and Jaecoo reached 22,296 sales in the UK in September, a 106% increase. The model's positioning in the segment is expected to become clearer once pricing is announced.