Outside of Auto China 2024, Omoda was cooking a launch for its new compact crossover at its home court in Wuhu. In a flashy, sci-fi-themed presentation, the Chery sub-brand for the youth debuted its new crossover, the 7.

Unveiled at the Wuhu International Convention and Exhibition Center, the 7 is the marque’s first in-house model since the 5 was first badged as a Chery. Unlike its small sibling, the new compact crossover carries an X-shape design inspired by shark noses and high fashion (and not by a certain Japanese luxury brand).

It will be powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine paired with an electric motor producing a combined 154hp and 220Nm. With its one-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, Omoda said that its expected range would be 1,200km visualized in the conference as a trip from Frankfurt to Rome.

The Omoda 7 has a sleek, futuristic dashboard emphasized on the gaming-inspired seats and a 15.6-inch infotainment screen that is said to slide between the middle and the passenger sides. The 14-speaker system from Sony allows for a concert hall-like surround sound, while the four-zone microphone system picks up any passengers’ requests to the voice-activated assistant.

The Omoda 7 is set to roll out in the European, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian markets by early 2025. Omoda touts itself as a brand that listens to its consumers, and it has lately been addressing those criticisms in this new crossover directly. Now, the question is: When exactly is the youthful brand formally entering the Philippine market?