{"id":5249,"date":"2026-02-12T10:02:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/?p=5249"},"modified":"2026-02-12T10:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:02:20","slug":"omoda-c5-shs-set-to-launch-in-south-africa-in-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/omoda-c5-shs-set-to-launch-in-south-africa-in-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"OMODA C5 SHS set to launch in South Africa in March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Omoda is set to expand the popular C5 lineup with the local introduction of the C5 SHS in March, giving consumers a stylish, coup\u00e9-esque hybrid option in the compact crossover segment. As the best-selling model in the Brand O&amp;J stable, the C5 plays a key role in the marque\u2019s portfolio, and the addition of an electrified derivative is set to further strengthen its appeal.<\/p>\n<p>The C5 SHS is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor, delivering a combined output of 165 kW and 310 N.m of torque. This translates to strong on-road performance, with the 0\u2013100 km\/h sprint completed in just 7.9 seconds. While those figures are impressive, efficiency and range are where the C5 SHS truly stands out. A 1.83 kWh LFP battery supplies energy to the electric motor, supporting its hybrid operation.<\/p>\n<p>On the combined cycle, the C5 SHS achieves fuel consumption of 5.3 L\/100 km, enabling a driving range of more than 1,000 km on a single tank while keeping CO\u2082 emissions to a low 120 g\/km. Power is sent to the front wheels via OMODA\u2019s Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), ensuring smooth and seamless power delivery.<\/p>\n<p>OMODA\u2019s Super Hybrid System prioritises refinement, with the electric motor handling the bulk of propulsion and the petrol engine stepping in as required. This approach results in a quieter, more relaxed driving experience, further enhanced by noise-suppressing glass.<\/p>\n<p>In line with Brand O&amp;J expectations, the C5 SHS comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety and technology features. Highlights include a 12.3-inch dual-screen layout with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as 20 driver assistance systems such as Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist.<\/p>\n<p>Luxury and convenience are also well catered for, with features including black leather upholstery, an eight-speaker sound system, a power-operated tailgate and a sunroof. Further details on the C5 SHS will be shared closer to its on-sale date.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe upcoming C5 SHS represents the next step in expanding the OMODA lineup, introducing a sophisticated hybrid system that balances strong performance with impressive efficiency,\u201d said\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sender6.zohoinsights.com\/ck1\/2d6f.327230a\/e2341030-0588-11f1-b1c4-525400114fe6\/0600a239892d7c567118977ac76bbc0d0b454882\/2?e=I7ZXv9XJhx%2FwIvGTYEAYMEN%2BanTB1QwamT0FAXxUasHH%2F4VDgl56cDpIwLcpRY%2FW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sender6.zohoinsights.com\/ck1\/2d6f.327230a\/e2341030-0588-11f1-b1c4-525400114fe6\/0600a239892d7c567118977ac76bbc0d0b454882\/2?e%3DI7ZXv9XJhx%252FwIvGTYEAYMEN%252BanTB1QwamT0FAXxUasHH%252F4VDgl56cDpIwLcpRY%252FW&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770966164824000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3izn3jjkMrBgVNCfCrbH8D\">Shannon Gahagan<\/a>, National Brand and Marketing Manager at OMODA &amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sender6.zohoinsights.com\/ck1\/2d6f.327230a\/e2341030-0588-11f1-b1c4-525400114fe6\/545cb157c9aa7e2e9f3f62288b08d33b0dd41d95\/2?e=a9pDGyCMZIY%2B%2BbCNR6U4PHR5lmG4ZKOCVQu86Ou5q2A%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sender6.zohoinsights.com\/ck1\/2d6f.327230a\/e2341030-0588-11f1-b1c4-525400114fe6\/545cb157c9aa7e2e9f3f62288b08d33b0dd41d95\/2?e%3Da9pDGyCMZIY%252B%252BbCNR6U4PHR5lmG4ZKOCVQu86Ou5q2A%253D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770966164824000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0GLM2ZcOk42GLtE_27mYpu\">JAECOO<\/a>\u00a0South Africa. \u201cPaired with our advanced Super Hybrid System and a feature-rich, comfortable and stylish package, the C5 SHS offers excellent value for money while delivering a refined and responsible driving experience.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Omoda is set to expand the popular C5 lineup with the local introduction of the C5 SHS in March, giving consumers a stylish, coup\u00e9-esque hybrid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/omoda-c5-shs-set-to-launch-in-south-africa-in-march-2026\/\" class=\"btn btn-link continue-link\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5251,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[66],"tags":[214],"class_list":["post-5249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-can-you-drive-it","tag-omoda"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5249","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5249"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5249\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5250,"href":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5249\/revisions\/5250"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5251"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5249"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5249"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}