Omoda C9 SHS vs LDV D90

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Omoda C9 SHS in South Africa

Omoda C9 SHS

C9 SHS AWD Plug-in Hybrid 3-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⛽ 71.4 km/l
VS
LDV D90 in South Africa

LDV D90

D90 Flagship Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 10.99 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Omoda C9 SHS vs LDV D90: the short answer

C9 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D90 remains close.

D90 starts ZAR 100,000 cheaper C9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · D90 from ZAR 899,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C9 SHS D90
Maximum Power C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size C9 SHS1500 cc D901996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C9 SHS71.4 km/l D9010.99 km/l
Ground Clearance C9 SHS165 mm D90210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Omoda C9 SHS

C9 SHS AWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

LDV D90

D90 Flagship

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

Specification evidence leader

C9 SHS

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

D90

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?

C9 SHS

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

D90

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C9 SHS D90
Model Introduced Year 2025 2025
Generation Current South Africa C9 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 2025 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 Not Available -
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec C9 SHS D90
Length 4775 mm 5046 mm
Width 1920 mm 2016 mm
Height 1671 mm 1876 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space 660 l 343 l
Kerb Weight 2195 kg 2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2717 kg 3100 kg
Payload Capacity 522 kg 730 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 3100 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 6.45 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 990 mm
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 960 mm 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C9 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: C9 SHS 92 vs D90 82.

Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs D90 45.

Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs D90 93.

Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs D90 78.

Ownership-cover index: C9 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.

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

C9 SHS leads by 11 points

C9 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D90 remains close.

Evidence leader 87 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 55% source coverage
87
#1 Evidence leader

C9 SHS

55% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 96 Check Practicality 69
Performance 92
Efficiency 96
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Leads by 11 points
76
#2

D90

68% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 45
Performance 82
Efficiency 45
Safety 93
Practicality 78
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C9 SHS +10 Efficiency C9 SHS +51 Safety C9 SHS +1 Practicality D90 +9

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C9 SHS

Performance 92/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100

D90

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 78/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C9 SHS leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts vs 76 pts for D90

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 SHS leads. However, D90 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

C9 SHS vs D90 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.