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C5 starts ZAR 235,100 cheaperC5 from ZAR 339,900 · eTruckmate from ZAR 575,000
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Specification
C5
eTruckmate
Maximum Power
C5115 kW @ 5500 rpm
eTruckmate60 kW
Maximum Torque
C5230 Nm
eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed
Engine Size
C51500 cc
eTruckmateNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
C514.5 km/l
eTruckmateNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
C5169 mm
eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed
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Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Model Introduced Year
2023
2024
Generation
Current South Africa C5 range
Compact electric single-cab commercial platform on a 2,600 mm wheelbase.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South African eTruckmate range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Light truck
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Battery-electric compact truck
Tare Mass Kg
1381 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Length
4400 mm
4670 mm
Width
1830 mm
1590 mm
Height
1590 mm
1860 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
169 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
145 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
442 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1381 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1856 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
475 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Leaf spring
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Central locking
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1149 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
80.5 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
60 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
90 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
83.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.5 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
309 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
280 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
7 h
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
90 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Gearbox
6-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5
Number of Gears
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
51
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4-6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
169 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
169 mm
-
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Tyre Size
17-inch alloy
175R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch alloy
14-inch wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Service Plan
2 Years / 25 000 km
Service plans available
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Ownership Role
entry-value
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
575000 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
339900
575000
Starting Price Zar
339900
575000
Spec
C5
eTruckmate
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
Battery and electric motor: 5 years / 200,000 km; balance: 3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
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