Chery Omoda 3 revealed – sister model with Tiggo 3x 2023 facelifted; Smaller SUV to compete with Perodua Ativa?
Images of the Chery Omoda 3 have surfaced in China, revealing a compact SUV about the size of a Perodua Ativa. The Omoda 3 will be for the export market and it has a close sibling, the Tiggo 3x, which has received a major facelift for the 2023 model year.
Thus, Omoda 3 will have the same dimensions as the Tiggo 3x, 4,200 mm long, 1,760 mm wide, 1,570 mm high and have a wheelbase of 2,555 mm. For comparison, the Ativa is 4,065 mm long, 1,710 mm wide, 1,635 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,525 mm.
No powertrain details are available at the moment, but according to the association, the Omoda 3 is expected to feature the Tiggo 3x’s 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that’s rated at 116 PS. 114 hp or 85 kW and 143 Nm of torque, paired with a CVT engine with nine phantom speeds.
In terms of design, the Omoda 3 is quite similar to its sister model, featuring the same dual-stage lighting setup at the front. The upper LED daytime running lights have a distinctive signature with dashed lines that seem to blend into the upper grille, while the main headlights and fog lights are placed in the corners of the lower bumper.
Seen from the side, we see a raised waistline, black body panels, a two-tone paint scheme and 17-inch wheels (with 205/50 tires). The rear end of the Omoda 3 features high-mounted taillights connected by what looks like a light bar that extends through the tailgate, connected by a silver border at the bottom of the bumper.
Inside, the dashboard of the small SUV is equipped with a large touchscreen infotainment system accompanied by a digital instrument cluster. The physical controls for the air conditioning system are here, located just below the center vent, while the center console has a lid to store items just in front of the gear lever and the controls. Control buttons for other vehicle functions.
With the return of Chery in Malaysia, a series of SUVs have been planned for our market, including omoda 5 And Tiggo 8 Pro that will be domestic assembly. Should Omoda 3 join the list of models that will be sold here to compete with the Perodua Ativa and Honda WR-VA?
