2025 Chery C5 and Chery E5 gain significant chassis tweaks

Chery has upgraded the 2025 Chery C5 and Chery E5 SUVs it sells in Europe less than a year after it was introduced.

This could pave the way for a better driving and riding version Down Under.

Addressing criticisms from British press, the technical improvements include an upgraded front suspension and revised steering geometry that are said to have sharpened up responses. New front wheel hubs, revised bearings and redesigned brake lines are also claimed to address the C5’s wayward nature under hard braking.

Within, the Chinese brand has rolled out a new cabin with higher-grade softer materials that deliver higher levels of perceived quality. Chery has also added a pair of larger 12.25-inch screens, in place of the current car’s 10.25-inch digital instrument panel and infotainment that are angled towards the driver, for better visibility.

Other changes include a tweaked steering wheel and new, more comfortable seats that offer extra adjustment. Finally, the gear selector and wireless charger have been repositioned to make them easier to use on the move.

In British-spec Chery C5 (that are still badged Omoda 5 and E5s), Chery has dropped the standard spare wheel to boost boot space from 372 litres to a more competitive 430L.

Under the bonnet of UK-spec C5s, the standard car’s 1.6-litre has been re-tuned from 140kW to 108kW in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions. In Australia, our C5’s are powered by a smaller 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder that produces 108kW.

The all-electric Chery E5, meanwhile, carries over is 61kWh CATL-sourced battery but has been tweaked for faster DC charging, with the BYD Atto 3 rival now able to be topped up at a rate of 130kW.

There’s no word yet when Australia will get the updated C5 and E5 range, nor whether or we’ll be charged a premium for it Down Under.

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