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Decision summary
Omoda C9 vs LEPAS L6: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
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Specification
C9
L6
Maximum Power
C9192 kW @ 5500 rpm
L6108 kW
Maximum Torque
C9400 Nm
L6285 Nm
Engine Size
C92000 cc
L6-
Combined Fuel Economy
C911.8 km/l
L6-
Ground Clearance
C9165 mm
L6-
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Spec
C9
L6
Model Introduced Year
2024
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Generation
Current South Africa C9 range
First-generation South African LEPAS L6 pre-launch programme
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
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Facelift Launched Since
2024
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
SUV
Mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
C9
L6
Length
4775 mm
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Width
1920 mm
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Height
1671 mm
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Wheelbase
2800 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
143 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
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Kerb Weight
1872 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2281 kg
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Payload Capacity
409 kg
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Towing Capacity
1500 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
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Front Headroom
1005 mm
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Rear Headroom
970 mm
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Front Legroom
1070 mm
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Rear Legroom
960 mm
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Spec
C9
L6
Front Track Width
Not Available
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Rear Track Width
Not Available
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Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
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Rear Suspension
Multi-link
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Spec
C9
L6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Automatic
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Power Windows
Standard
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Keyless Entry
Standard
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Standard
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Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
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Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
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AC Type
Automatic
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Spec
C9
L6
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
2000 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
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Compression Ratio
10.2:1
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Bore
80.5 mm
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Stroke
98.0 mm
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Maximum Power
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
108 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
285 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
-
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
-
Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
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Top Speed
200 km/h
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0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
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Quarter Mile
15.8 sec
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Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
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Launch Control
No
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Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
102 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
-
Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
C9
L6
Gearbox
8 AT
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Drivetrain Layout
AWD
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Standard
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
8
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
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Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
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Gear Shift Type
Electric
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Drivetrain
AWD
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4WD Engagement
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
8 AT
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
AWD
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
8
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Spec
C9
L6
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
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City Mileage
9.5 km/l
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Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
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Emission Standard
Euro VIb
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Standard
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Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
65
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
C9
L6
Airbags
Multiple airbags
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Standard
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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Brake Assist
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
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Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
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Brake Override System
Standard
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
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Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
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Side Airbags
Standard
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Stability Control
Standard
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TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
C9
L6
Cruise Control
Standard
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Parking Sensors
Standard
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Standard
540-degree HD
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Standard
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Standard
540-degree HD
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Standard
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Spec
C9
L6
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
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Heated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather
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60 40 Split Seat
Standard
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
-
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
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Spec
C9
L6
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
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Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
-
Number of Speakers
8
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
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USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
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Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
13.2 inches
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
13.2 inches
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
13.2 inches
Spec
C9
L6
LED Headlamps
Standard
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Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
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Fog Lamps
Standard
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Roof Rails
Standard
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Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
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Headlights
Standard
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Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9
L6
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
Standard
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
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Spec
C9
L6
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
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Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
19-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
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Spec
C9
L6
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
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Spec
C9
L6
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
5 Years / 75000 km
Spec
C9
L6
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Upcoming technology-rich South African family SUV
Price Zar
885900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
885900
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Starting Price Zar
885900
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Spec
C9
L6
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
5 Years / 150000 km
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
5 Years / 150000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 and L6 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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