New Chery O5: Confidence Driven by Class-Leading Innovation

2025-12-30

 

Our Sunlun Group of Companies recently celebrated year-end festivities with Chery Sibu at “A Christmas in Borneo 2025”, the largest Christmas market fair in Sibu, Sarawak, where we took a closer look at the new Chery O5 and the bold innovations driving its class-leading evolution.

What is Chery O5’s vehicle segment?
The Chery O5 is a B-segment crossover SUV that not only elevates the stylish “Art in Motion” DNA of its popular predecessor, the Omoda 5, but also sets a new benchmark among its peers with superior dynamic performance fueled by the aspirations of tomorrow’s trendsetters.

  • Models: Chery O5 (Omoda 5 facelift)
  • Engine Type: 1.5L Turbo TCi 4 Cylinder 16-Valves
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) with Electronic Shift
  • Max Engine Power: 156PS (115kW)
  • Max Engine Torque: 230Nm
  • Dimensions: 4400mm (L) x 1830mm (W) x 1588mm (H)
  • Wheelbase: 2630mm
  • No. of Seats: 5

 

 

What makes Chery O5 stand out?
Marking a significant leap in undercarriage design, the Chery O5 features a first-in-class multi-link independent rear suspension system for enhanced comfort and control, coupled with new upgraded transmission and expanded drive modes that instill confidence across every journey.

Design Highlights

  • Segment-first Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension
  • Drive Modes – Eco / Normal / Sport
  • Pixel Diamond Front Grille with X-shaped Front Bumper
  • Arrow-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights with Sequential Turn Signals
  • 5-star ASEAN NCAP Safety Rating and more

Intelligent Multimedia

  • 20.5” Integrated Dual LCD Instrument Cluster & Multimedia Touchscreen
  • Intelligent Voice Assistant
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
  • 540-degree HD Panoramic Camera
  • Sony Premium Audio System with 8 Speakers
  • 64 Dynamic Multi-Coloured Ambient Lighting
  • Wireless Charger and more

Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Level 2

  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
  • Lane Change Assist (LCA)
  • Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Blind Spot Detection System (BSD)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Front Collision Warning (FCW)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Integrated Cruise Control (ICC)
  • Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB)
  • Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
  • Smart Active Speed Limit Assist (SLA)
  • Speed Control Assist (SCA)
  • Traffic Signs Recognition (TSR)
  • Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA)
  • Intelligent High-Beam Control Headlamp (IHC)
  • Drive Away Information (DAI)

 

 

What is Chery O5’s tyre size?
Presently in Malaysia, the new Chery O5 is equipped with 18” original equipment (OE) tyres and factory-fitted with 215/55 R18 tyres enhanced by black-finished alloy wheels.

Which tyre brands offer 215/55 R18 size?
Several reputable tyre brands offer 215/55 R18 size in a range of tyre patterns engineered to meet various driving performance, safety and comfort needs, such as:

  • Goodyear Assurance Maxguard SUV
  • MICHELIN Primacy 5
  • CONTINENTAL UltraContact UX7
  • CONTINENTAL UltraContact UCJ
  • VIKING TERATECH HT
  • DEESTONE EXPEDITE HP100
  • ONYX NY-HP187 and more

 

 

We Keep Your Wheels Turning
Sunlun Distribution is a leading multibrand tyre supplier in Malaysia and part of SUNLUN Group’s Distribution Division. We distribute and supply a broad selection of reliable tyres from reputable brands worldwide that deliver the best tyres for passenger vehicles, 4x4 vehicles, commercial transportation vehicles, industrial heavy equipments, off-road heavy machineries and many more.

  • Goodyear
  • Michelin
  • Continental
  • BFGoodrich
  • Dunlop
  • Viking
  • Deestone
  • Onyx and more

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About SUNLUN Group
Established in 1977, SUNLUN Group is today a leading tyre and automotive-related group of companies in Malaysia. From wholesale tyre distribution to one-stop retail automotive service centres and authorized motor dealerships, SUNLUN Group’s extensive supply-chain partners include major global companies such as Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Hankook, Deestone, Ascenso and Kapsen aimed at providing the best tyre solutions for all your automotive needs.   

 

Links
https://www.distribution.sunlun.com.my/content/sunlun-distribution-your-leading-multi-brand-tyre-wholesaler
https://www.chery.my/new-chery-o5/


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