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E2 starts ZAR 660,000 cheaperC9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · E2 from ZAR 339,900
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Specification
C9 SHS
E2
Maximum Power
C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Size
C9 SHS1500 cc
E2Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
C9 SHS71.4 km/l
E2Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
C9 SHS165 mm
E2161 mm
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Omoda C9 SHS
C9 SHS AWD
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Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C9 SHS range
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Length
4775 mm
4135 mm
Width
1920 mm
1805 mm
Height
1671 mm
1580 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
161 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
375 l
Kerb Weight
2195 kg
1300 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2717 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
522 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1005 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1070 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Electric motor
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
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
14.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
72.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
92.0 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Power
440 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
915 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous traction motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
13.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
200.5 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
416.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
34.46 kWh
39.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
31.0 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion traction battery
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
322 V
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
150 km (WLTP)
325 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
70 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
5 h 30 min (30-100%)
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
25 min (30-80%)
25 min
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Gearbox
3-Speed DHT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front-motor, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Electrically controlled AWD using front hybrid drive and rear electric drive with automatic torque management
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
DHT
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Claimed Mileage
71.4 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
71.4 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
70
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
1100
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
22.7
15.2
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Airbags
Multiple airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Mechanical rear child safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Rear seats
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Electronic anti-theft system
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Electronic anti-theft system
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
8.8-inch LCD
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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.
Comet Gray, Aurora Green, Moon White, Nebula Beige, Star Silver
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
-
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
16-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
top
Price Zar
999900 ZAR
389900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
999900
389900
Starting Price Zar
999900
389900
Spec
C9 SHS
E2
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
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