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T1 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
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C9 SHS
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Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C9 SHS range
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
2048 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3948 kg
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Length
4775 mm
4705 mm
Width
1920 mm
1967 mm
Height
1671 mm
1843 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
140 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
574 l
Kerb Weight
2195 kg
2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2717 kg
2348 kg
Payload Capacity
522 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
960 mm
930 mm
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Front Track Width
Not Available
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Available
1700 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
1455 l
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.1
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
72.0 mm
72 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
440 kW
250 kW
Combined Torque
915 Nm
530 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
200.5 kW/tonne
125 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
416.9 Nm/tonne
265 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
34.46 kWh
18.4 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)
100 km
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%)
180 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
25 min (30-80%)
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Gearbox
3-Speed DHT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
2WD
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
3
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
2WD
4WD Engagement
Electrically controlled AWD using front hybrid drive and rear electric drive with automatic torque management
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
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
3
Not Applicable
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
71.4 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
105.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
71.4 km/l
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
70
Combined Driving Range
1100
1200
Electric Consumption
22.7
21
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front seats
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multi
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 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
9 Sony speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
15.6-inch
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
190 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
19
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
25 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
South Africa market model
Price Zar
999900 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
flagship
Starting Price
999900
689900
Starting Price Zar
999900
689900
Spec
C9 SHS
T1 i-DM
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 SHS and T1 i-DM 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 T1 i-DM 41.
Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs T1 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs T1 i-DM 93.
Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs T1 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: C9 SHS not separately scored vs T1 i-DM 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
C9 SHS leads by 15 points
C9 SHS holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T1 i-DM.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C9 SHS
Performance
92/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
69/100
T1 i-DM
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C9 SHS
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 72 pts for T1 i-DM
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 SHS leads. However, T1 i-DM may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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