Remix Features & Lifestyle Editor, Nina Test Drives The New Omoda C5

Omoda has recently entered the New Zealand market and is set to make waves with their futuristic fleet of petrol and electric vehicles. For this test drive, I was handed the keys to the Omoda C5 petrol SUV. 

When shopping for my next (dream) petrol car, this would be my first option. The body of the vehicle is the perfect stance. The medium-sized SUV allows ample cabin space for a young family or for a couple with busy lives. Macpherson Strut Torsion Beam suspension makes driving the winding New Zealand roads a breeze. The car seamlessly sticks to the road while also weaving through inner-city traffic. Safety features include the front, rear and Red Brake Calipers, while the Electronic Parking Break gives you extra peace of mind for unavoidable situations. Anti-Theft Immobiliser, Burglar Alarm, and Auto Locking while you walk away also ensure the security of your vehicle. 

The exterior of the car has futuristic features with a large front grill, iconic to Omoda, and LED daytime running lights, headlights and tail lights, with an animated Omoda logo beaming down from the front doors for an added design touch at night. Rain-sensing windscreen wipers, heated wing mirrors, and a rear windscreen demister make driving in bad weather a safe journey.

Synthetic leather interior seating with inbuilt heating and 6-Way Power Driver's Seat Height Adjustment gives you a comfortable cockpit for your daily travels. While internal LED lights line the interior of the car which are fully customizable allowing you to have your say in the aesthetic of your car. The luggage capacity of this car is impressive with huge boot space perfect for a day of running errands or loading up the car for family outings with prams and other essentials. A Dual 10.25" LCD Instrument Cluster and Integrated Multimedia Touchscreen allows you to adjust the settings of the car without having to take your eyes off the road for long periods of time, or better yet, have your passenger adjust them for you. 

If you’re a fan of listening to music on your travels, the infotainment system is pretty impressive. An 8 Speaker Sony Sound System means you can crank your favourite songs with seamless surround sound and the intelligent voice command feature means you can command the car to do things such as opening the sunroof. Simply say “Hello Omoda” followed by your voice command. This is also customizable, allowing you to change the name of your AI voice command. Charging your phone is also a breeze with a hands-free 50W Wireless Device Charger built into the front console, so you’re never left without a charged battery.

The Omoda C5 has so many features to explore and from only $29,990 you too can experience the world of Omoda. For more information about Omoda’s fleet of vehicles and to purchase your very own, you can click the link here.