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Decision summary
Omoda C5 SHS vs Rolls-Royce Dawn: the short answer
C5 SHS and Dawn are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
C5 SHS
Dawn
Maximum Power
C5 SHS105 kW @ 5200 rpm
Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
C5 SHS215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Engine Size
C5 SHS1500 cc
Dawn6592 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C5 SHS20.4 km/l
Dawn6.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
C5 SHS145 mm
Dawn149 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Omoda C5 SHS
C5 SHS
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
C5 SHS
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Dawn
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
C5 SHS
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Dawn
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Model Introduced Year
2026
2016
Generation
Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
SUV
Convertible
Model Year
2026
2017
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
Ultra-luxury convertible
Tare Mass Kg
1546 kg
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Length
4400 mm
5295 mm
Width
1830 mm
1947 mm
Height
1590 mm
1502 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
82 l
Boot/Cargo Space
372 l
321 l
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2052 kg
3040 kg
Payload Capacity
506 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1018 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
963 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
937 mm
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Automatic
Individual front and rear climate controls
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Standard
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Standard
Not Applicable
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1079 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Automatic
Individual front and rear climate controls
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Self-Charging Hybrid
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
6592 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
10.0:1
Bore
72.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
105 kW @ 5200 rpm
420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
820 Nm @ 1600-4750 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
RWD
Transmission
1-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
5.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.9 sec
12.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
109 kW/tonne
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
195 Nm/tonne
320.3 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
Dawn
Gearbox
1 DHT
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.813
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DHT
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Claimed Mileage
20.4 km/l
6.99 km/l
City Mileage
16.5 km/l
4.59 km/l
Highway Mileage
23.7 km/l
10.10 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
82 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
EU6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
20.4 km/l
6.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
82
Combined Driving Range
More than 1000 km
575 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
522.93 km
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ESP
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill-start assist
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
LATCH child-seat anchor system
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front Park Distance Control
AEB
Standard
Available
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill-start assist
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Standard
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Standard
ESP
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Front active knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Cruise Control
Standard
Automatic Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Park-distance system
Rear View Camera
Standard
Optional rear-view camera with top view
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Glare-free high-beam technology
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Standard
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Park Assist
Yes
Front and rear parking sensors
Around View Monitor
Standard
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Pre-collision safety system
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Front; standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Optional front ventilated seats
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Leather
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Standard
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
18
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Analogue instruments with Power Reserve gauge
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch high-definition display
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Tyre Size
18-inch alloy
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
326 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Ownership Role
range-specific
Historical South African Dawn derivative launched locally in March 2016 and documented locally in 2018; the March 2022 global Dawn order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
range-specific
Historical price on application
Starting Price
469900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
469900
Not confirmed
Spec
C5 SHS
Dawn
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This C5 SHS and Dawn 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 Dawn 97.
Efficiency index: C5 SHS 82 vs Dawn 31.
Safety-equipment index: C5 SHS 94 vs Dawn 90.
Practicality index: C5 SHS 52 vs Dawn 52.
Ownership-cover index: C5 SHS not separately scored vs Dawn 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
Dawn leads by 1 points
C5 SHS and Dawn 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
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
C5 SHS
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
82/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Dawn
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 69 pts for C5 SHS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Dawn 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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