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C5 SHS
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Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
D90
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Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Current South African D90 generation.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Seven-seat large SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1546 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Length
4400 mm
5046 mm
Width
1830 mm
2016 mm
Height
1590 mm
1876 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
372 l
343 l
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2052 kg
3100 kg
Payload Capacity
506 kg
730 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
3100 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
6.45 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
950 mm
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
5-link coil spring
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic front and rear
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1079 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic front and rear
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Self-Charging Hybrid
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
SC20M218Q6B
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
15.9:1
Bore
72.0 mm
83 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
105 kW @ 5200 rpm
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Combined Power
165 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
295 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front, integrated with hybrid transaxle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
1-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Sport, Normal, Eco
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
109 kW/tonne
67.51 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
195 Nm/tonne
210.97 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.83 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
1.55 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
350 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Gearbox
1 DHT
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Centre + Rear + Front
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Steering wheel
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Gearbox Type
DHT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
FWD
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Claimed Mileage
20.4 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
16.5 km/l
8.77 km/l
Highway Mileage
23.7 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
20 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
20.4 km/l
10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
75
Combined Driving Range
More than 1000 km
824.18
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
735.29 km
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Leather
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.3
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
12.3
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
12.3
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Approach Angle
Not Available
28 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
550 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
-
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Tyre Size
18-inch alloy
265/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
255/60 R18
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
239 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Ownership Role
range-specific
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
899900 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Current go-live price
Starting Price
469900
899900
Starting Price Zar
469900
899900
Spec
C5 SHS
D90
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C5 SHS and D90 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C5 SHS 51 vs D90 82.
Efficiency index: C5 SHS 82 vs D90 45.
Safety-equipment index: C5 SHS 94 vs D90 93.
Practicality index: C5 SHS 52 vs D90 78.
Ownership-cover index: C5 SHS not separately scored vs D90 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
D90 leads by 7 points
C5 SHS and D90 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
C5 SHS
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
82/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 69 pts for C5 SHS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, C5 SHS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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