When the Chinese launch an SUV that beats Porsche in power, offers 1,100 km of range, and leaves your wallet almost untouched, we know it's a serious game. The Omoda 9 SHS is just another SUV that is making a strong attack on the European home of premium brands.
If you thought yesterday that the Chinese only make "budget" cars, you will be surprised. Omoda 9 SHS brutally convinced otherwise. This mid-sized SUV, measuring 4.77 meters long, is a serious threat to established names – and that's just on paper.
Under the hood we find a very interesting combination: a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and three electric motors, which together produce 443 horsepower (326 kW) and 700 Nm of torque. The result? Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 secondsYes, you read that right – faster than many athletes on the market.
And if you thought to yourself: “Great, but it probably only goes 200 kilometers,” you’re wrong again. The Omoda 9 SHS has a battery capacity of 34.46 kWh, which allows it to drive up to 150 km on pure electric power. But when the gasoline engine comes into play, the total range stops at a fascinating 1,100 km.
Charging? It couldn't be easier. It supports fast charging up to 65 kW, which means you'll go from 20 % to 80 % in less than 30 minutes. Just enough time for a coffee and a croissant. THIS is a car that makes no compromises and falls into the super hybrid class.
Luxury for the price of a Volkswagen Golf
The Omoda 9 SHS not only impresses with its technical numbers, but also with its cabin, where the luxury is almost ridiculously good for the money.
A curved 24.6-inch screen spreads out in front of you, combining the instrument panel and infotainment. The Sony audio system, with built-in HD speakers in the genuine Nappa leather headrests, ensures that every journey becomes a concert experience.
Seats? Of course, electrically adjustable, heated, cooled and – because it’s fitting – with a massage function. Add in a 1.3-meter panoramic roof and a 540° camera (yes, you read that right – 540° for those trickiest parking maneuvers) and you start to understand why this car makes the competition’s hands tremble.
Safety has not been forgotten either: the Omoda 9 SHS includes the latest driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and blind spot warning.
A price that will dictate new rules of the game on the market!
The base version will set you back €44,990 in Europe, which is a real bargain in today's automotive world. Compared to, say, the Skoda Kodiaq, Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento, the Omoda offers more power, more technology and more range for less money.
And yes, to top it all off: every Omoda 9 SHS comes with a 7-year factory warranty on the vehicle and an 8-year warranty on the battery. Because the Chinese clearly understand that today's buyers are looking for peace of mind.
Is Omoda a reason for the EU industry to sober up?
If the Omoda 9 SHS hasn't convinced you on paper, it certainly will on a test drive. It combines everything today's driver wants: brutal power (443 hp or 326 kW), a range of over 1,100 km, luxury features usually found in vehicles costing more than 70,000 EUR, and a fresh, confident design. The dashboard is very similar to its Porsche contemporaries.
For less than €45,000 (approximately $48,200 or £41,500), you get a car that shatters stereotypes about Chinese vehicles and poses serious questions to its European and Japanese rivals.
Omoda 9 SHS is not just a cheaper alternative – it is a real, powerful and technologically advanced choice for anyone who wants a little more for their money. In fact – who would have thought that in 2025 the biggest excitement on four wheels would come from China?
