Suv Petrol Automatic FWD 5-seat

Omoda C5-X Elegance X

Price in Kimberley, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current South Africa C5-X range Current version 2025 Body style SUV
C5-X Elegance X is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 465,900
On-road in
ZAR 477,710
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 465,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,300
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 850
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,200
Insurance
ZAR 3,960
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 465,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 8,247/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1500cc (1.5L) Torque:230Nm (170 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:169mm (6.7″) Power:115kW (154 bhp) Boot442L (15.6 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 14.5 km/l (34 mpg)
City 11.7 km/l (28 mpg)
Highway 17.1 km/l (40 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Omoda C5-X Elegance X in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 8,247
Total Interest
ZAR 119,834
Total Payable
ZAR 494,834
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Omoda C5-X Elegance X

C5-X Elegance X is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

The Omoda C5-X Elegance X is the range-specific derivative in this South African range, listed at R465,900 in the verified South African offer. The C5-X Elegance X uses 1.5 TCI petrol, placing it in the range as elegance x is positioned as the range-specific derivative in the c5-x range rather than as a cosmetic variation of the same body. A buyer considering C5-X Elegance X may be solving for commute cost, family space, business predictability or highway comfort, so the variant has to be judged by the job it will perform most often. For C5-X Elegance X, the useful detail is the full package: fuel type, transmission, service cover, warranty, tyre size, screens, camera support, driver assistance and seating flexibility. If the Elegance X adds features used every week, such as cameras, parking sensors, safer lighting, smartphone integration, improved seats or adaptive assistance, the extra monthly cost can be justified. The C5-X Elegance X should be compared with adjacent trims in the same range and with similarly priced rivals, using confirmed equipment rather than assumptions. The sensible choice in the C5-X Elegance X range is the derivative whose drivetrain, equipment, price and ownership package fit the buyer's normal week without financing unused extras. Highway users considering C5-X Elegance X should look closely at engine flexibility, tyre profile, cabin quietness, service-plan distance and the driver-assistance systems fitted to the exact derivative. Elegance X is positioned as the range-specific derivative in the C5-X range. The C5-X Elegance X is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between Petrol power, the range-specific trim and an active listing. Its appeal comes from the interaction between an SUV body, Petrol power and a Automatic transmission for C5-X Elegance X. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for C5-X Elegance X

Omoda C5-X — Quick Facts

Omoda C5-X Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Style X Entry-Value Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 374,900
Luxury X Mid-To-High Value Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 425,900
Elegance X Range-Specific Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 465,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Style X Entry-Value Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 374,900
Luxury X Mid-To-High Value Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 425,900
Elegance X Range-Specific Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Automatic ZAR 465,900
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Omoda C5-X Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the Omoda C5-X Fits Best

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Who buys this

For C5-X Elegance X, the local buying decision starts with instalment pressure, fuel or charging cost, warranty depth, rough-road comfort and the dealer support available near the owner's normal route. The best buyer for C5-X Elegance X can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare Petrol power and the range-specific trim with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
The urban test for C5-X Elegance X should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a South African price reference of R465,900 is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For highway buyers, the C5-X Elegance X needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A power output of 115 kW @ 5500 rpm helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
Engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for C5-X Elegance X. For C5-X Elegance X, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for C5-X Elegance X. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for C5-X Elegance X

Omoda C5-X Elegance X — Should You Buy It?

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C5-X Elegance X deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of C5-X Elegance X should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of an active listing, a South African price reference of R465,900 and engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: range-specific
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R465,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 115 kW @ 5500 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed DCT
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for C5-X Elegance X can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for C5-X Elegance X depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written C5-X Elegance X quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate C5-X Elegance X budget.
  • ✕A short C5-X Elegance X test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕C5-X Elegance X capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent C5-X Elegance X grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published C5-X Elegance X figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm C5-X Elegance X stock and support terms.

Omoda C5-X FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Omoda C5-X Elegance X is R465,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises Style X, Luxury X, Elegance X. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Omoda C5-X Elegance X is 169 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Omoda C5-X Elegance X is 1500 cc, with output shown as 115 kW (154 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Omoda C5-X Elegance X is around 14.5 km/l.

For C5-X Elegance X, the local buying decision starts with instalment pressure, fuel or charging cost, warranty depth, rough-road comfort and the dealer support available near the owner's normal route. The best buyer for C5-X Elegance X can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

The urban test for C5-X Elegance X should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a South African price reference of R465,900 is only useful if access and visibility work in practice

For highway buyers, the C5-X Elegance X needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A power output of 115 kW @ 5500 rpm helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort

Buyers researching the Omoda C5-X often compare it with rivals such as Honda Elevate , Geely Coolray , GWM ORA 5 , Chery Tiggo 7 Pro , Suzuki Grand Vitara . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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