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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Elevate
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C5 SHS
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Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Built on Honda’s latest compact SUV platform with improved safety and structural strength
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Recently introduced model with latest design language and modern features
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1546 kg
1240 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Black
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Length
4400 mm
4312 mm
Width
1830 mm
1790 mm
Height
1590 mm
1650 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
372 l
458 l
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1240 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2052 kg
1680 kg
Payload Capacity
506 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1015 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
980 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
995 mm
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1079 l
458 l
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic Climate Control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
24 Months
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.2
Panoramic Roof
Standard
Electric Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Leather
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
-
12.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Automatic Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Automatic Climate Control
Mirror
-
All Doors Auto
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Rim Size
18-inch alloy
17-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
8
8
Source Model Column
-
elevate
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Unlocking
Standard
Smart Key
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Self-Charging Hybrid
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
72.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
105 kW @ 5200 rpm
119 kW
Maximum Torque
215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
145 Nm
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
FWD
Transmission
1-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
109 kW/tonne
96 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
195 Nm/tonne
116.9 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
Elevate
Gearbox
1 DHT
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4x2
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DHT
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Claimed Mileage
20.4 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
16.5 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
23.7 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
20.4 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
40
Combined Driving Range
More than 1000 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
LED Projector
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Driver Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver Electric
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Driver Electric
Fabric Seats
-
Leather
Driver Seat
-
Driver Electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Spacious cabin with touchscreen infotainment, wireless connectivity, digital displays, and comfortable seating
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Leather
Interior Colours
-
6
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Built-in
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
8
8
Audio System
-
8
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Built-in
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
LED Headlamps
Standard
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
6
Headlights
Standard
LED Projector
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Electric Sunroof
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Alloy
Roof Type
-
Electric Sunroof
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
LED Projector
Auto Headlights
-
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Electric Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Projector
Headlamps
Standard
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Standard
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Approach Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
400 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
220 mm
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
400 mm
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Tyre Size
18-inch alloy
215/55 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
17-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Tyre Type
-
215/55 R17
Wheel Diameter
18-inch alloy
17-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
-
17-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
17-inch Alloy
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
138 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
-
138
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
138
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
24 Months
Service Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Battery Warranty
-
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
24 Months
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 70 000 km
24 Months
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 70 000 km
24 Months
Service Intervals
-
10000 km / 12 months
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Ownership Role
range-specific
Top
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
399900 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Current listed price
Starting Price
469900
399900
Starting Price Zar
469900
399900
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
3
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150 000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
C5 SHS
Elevate
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
18 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
18
In depth: how these cars differ
This C5 SHS and Elevate comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Elevate 39.
Efficiency index: C5 SHS 82 vs Elevate 62.
Safety-equipment index: C5 SHS 94 vs Elevate 88.
Practicality index: C5 SHS 52 vs Elevate 63.
Ownership-cover index: C5 SHS not separately scored vs Elevate 43.
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.
Specification Evidence Index
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
C5 SHS leads by 9 points
C5 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Elevate remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C5 SHS
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
82/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
52/100
Elevate
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C5 SHS
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 60 pts for Elevate
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C5 SHS leads. However, Elevate may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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