00:28 10-05-2026

Omoda 7 reaches first UK customers with plug-in hybrid

The Omoda 7 plug-in hybrid crossover reaches UK customers. Offering over 700 miles total range and generous equipment, it's a compelling family SUV from £32,005.

Omoda 7 has started reaching its first customers in the UK. This launch is a big deal for the Chinese brand: the model slots between the Omoda 5 and Omoda 9, aiming to fill the family-oriented part of the lineup.

The crossover is slightly larger than a BMW X1, and the company says it was tuned specifically for UK roads. A network of 124 dealers across the country will sell the Omoda 7. The plug-in hybrid version, called SHS-P, is available from launch, while the regular petrol variant will follow in the second half of 2026.

The base Knight hybrid trim is priced from £32,005. It comes with dual screens, wireless charging, eco leather, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless start, remote engine start, LED headlights, roof rails, 19-inch wheels, a heated steering wheel, power front seats, and dual-zone climate control.

Equipment also includes a leather steering wheel with heating and four-way adjustment, front seats with six-way power adjustment, and dual-zone climate control. In short, Omoda isn't positioning itself as a bare-bones budget SUV; even the base trim packs generous comfort kit.

Stepping up to the Noble trim, which starts at £35,005, adds 20-inch wheels, heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, an auto-dimming mirror, multicolor ambient lighting, an upgraded audio system, and four-zone voice control.

The SHS-P hybrid system uses a 1.5-liter petrol engine, an electric motor, and an 18.3 kWh battery. Total system output is 201 hp and 365 Nm. The sprint to 100 km/h takes 8.4 seconds, and top speed is 180 km/h. The headline figure is the claimed total range: over 700 miles (over 1,127 km). On electric power alone, the crossover can travel up to 56 miles (about 90 km).

The petrol version will arrive later. It uses a 1.6-liter engine producing 145 hp and 275 Nm. That version will start from £29,915 and is slower—10.4 seconds to 100 km/h—but has a slightly higher top speed of 190 km/h.

For the UK market, the Omoda 7 seems like a rational proposition: a lot of gear, a generous claimed range, and a price below many established rivals. However, the real test will come when owners start comparing not the official 700-mile figure, but real-world fuel economy, dealer network, maintenance costs, residual value, and confidence in a new Chinese brand.