Chinese brand Omoda is expanding its UK range with this, the 2026 Omoda 7. It slots into the range between the Omoda 5 and Omoda 9 as a rival for cars such as the Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Tiguan. It goes on sale in January 2026, with prices starting at £29,915.
Here’s the full lowdown on the 2026 Omoda 7.
2026 Omoda 7: Price, Specs and Release Date
- 2026 Omoda 7: Styling and dimensions
- 2026 Omoda 7: Interior design and practicality
- 2026 Omoda 7: Engines and driving dynamics
- 2026 Omoda 7: Price and release date
2026 Omoda 7: Styling and dimensions
The Omoda 7 shares some styling themes with the smaller Omoda 5 and larger Omoda 9, but it has a more edgy look than either. At the front there’s an unusually flush look, with the bumper, bonnet and grille all appearing to flow into one. Although Omoda describes a ‘borderless diamond-pattern grille’ it is, in fact, made up of hexagons of varying sizes.
While the headlights have a simple LED light signature, the rear lights have a striking ‘lightning bolt’ design. Flush door handles help to improve airflow and there are 19-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels, depending on trim. Five exterior colours are available: Selenite White, Obsidian Black, Chromite Silver, Larimar Green and Iced Moonstone.
At 4,660mm long, the Omoda 7 is about 100mm (4 inches) longer than rivals such as the Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Tiguan, although its width and height measurements are similar.
The Omoda 7 is a five-seater only, and it’s likely to offer good rear-seat legroom thanks to a 2,720mm wheelbase that’s longer than that of the Sportage or Tiguan, as well as cars that are longer overall such as the Honda CR-V.
Boot space is an impressive 639 litres – more than any Sportage can offer although 13 litres short of a petrol Tiguan model. Omoda hasn’t confirmed details, but the 7 appears to have a conventional 60/40 split rear seat. That’s the norm, but some rival cars have a more versatile 40/20/40 split-folding function and/or a sliding seat base.
Alternatively there’s the same ‘Super Hybrid System’ (SHS) that’s also available for the Jaecoo 7. This pairs a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an 18.3 kWh battery and an electric motor for a total output of 201bhp and a 0-62mph time of 8.4 seconds – a full two seconds quicker than the petrol. Maximum battery range in EV mode is 56 miles – average for the class but well short of the Tiguan PHEV’s 75-mile range. All versions are front-wheel-drive only.
