Chery Australia has expanded the C5 lineup with a new hybrid powertrain, priced from $31,990 drive-away.

The 2026 Chery C5 Hybrid will be offered in two variants, with the Urban opening the range and the Ultimate priced from $34,990 drive-away.

The hybrid joins the existing petrol C5 variants and sits below the all-electric E5 in Chery’s local passenger vehicle range.

CarSauce previously covered the model’s transition from Omoda 5 branding to Chery C5, with the latest update adding electrified petrol power to the nameplate.

The C5 Hybrid uses a series-parallel hybrid system combining a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor.

Combined outputs are listed at 165kW and 295Nm, sent to the front wheels through a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.

Chery claims fuel use of 4.9L/100km on the combined cycle, with CO2 emissions rated at 111g/km.

The C5 Hybrid also gives Chery another hybrid SUV line alongside the 2026 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid, while the wider segment includes hybrid-focused models such as the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross.

Lucas Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Chery Australia, said the new variant is aimed at buyers not ready to move fully into an electric vehicle.

“There’s no secret demand for New Energy Vehicles (NEV) is growing within the Australian market and Chery aims to meet these requirements by offering customers the best of both worlds,” said Harris.

“The C5 Hybrid is the ideal car for people who aren’t ready to jump completely into the EV space and still want the convenience of a petrol-powered vehicle.”

Chery C5 Hybrid pricing and specifications

Both C5 Hybrid grades carry over the exterior design of the petrol C5, with unique alloy wheel designs for the hybrid variants.

Standard equipment on the Urban includes dual 12.3-inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system, synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic air conditioning and Chery’s “Hello Chery” voice command system.

The Urban also includes a six-speaker audio system, a premium steering wheel and a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems.

The Ultimate adds 18-inch alloy wheels, colour-selectable ambient lighting, an eight-speaker Sony sound system, a 50W wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel.

It also gains a power sunroof with sunshade, power tailgate, rear privacy glass and a 360-degree around-view monitor.

Safety equipment listed for the C5 Hybrid includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure prevention and seven airbags.

The 360-degree camera is limited to the Ultimate grade.

The hybrid launch comes as Chery continues to grow quickly in Australia, with May 2026 VFACTS results showing the brand recorded 4401 sales for the month, up 59.7 per cent on May 2025.

Year-to-date, Chery recorded 20,459 sales to the end of May, up 84.3 per cent, giving it a 4.3 per cent share of the Australian new-car market.

The C5/E5 and Omoda 5 line was the only Chery model grouping to decline year-to-date, with 1966 sales compared with 2223 over the same period in 2025, down 11.6 per cent.

VFACTS records C5, E5 and Omoda 5 volume together under Chery, while J5, J7, J8 and Omoda 9 sales sit under the separate Omoda Jaecoo marque.

The 2026 Chery C5 Hybrid is due in Australian dealerships in July 2026.

It is backed by a seven-year unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, an eight-year unlimited-kilometre battery warranty, seven years of capped-price servicing and up to seven years of roadside assistance.

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