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E2 starts ZAR 446,000 cheaperC9 from ZAR 785,900 · E2 from ZAR 339,900
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Specification
C9
E2
Maximum Power
C9192 kW @ 5500 rpm
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
C9400 Nm
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Size
C92000 cc
E2Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
C911.8 km/l
E2Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
C9165 mm
E2161 mm
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Omoda C9
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Spec
C9
E2
Model Introduced Year
2024
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C9 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
2024
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
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)
143 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
375 l
Kerb Weight
1872 kg
1300 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2281 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
409 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
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
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
E2
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Electric motor
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 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
10.2:1
Not Applicable
Bore
80.5 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
98.0 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.8 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
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
102 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
39.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
325 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
25 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
E2
Gearbox
8 AT
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
8
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
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
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
8 AT
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
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
E2
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 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
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
65
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
15.2
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
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
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9
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
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
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
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
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
E2
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated 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
E2
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C9
E2
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
C9
E2
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
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Price Zar
885900 ZAR
389900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
885900
389900
Starting Price Zar
885900
389900
Spec
C9
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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