en.Wedoany.com Reported - Chery sub-brand Omoda Jaecoo has postponed the launch of its Omoda 7 plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia, with the new model originally slated for the second half of 2026 now delayed to 2027.

Omoda Jaecoo Chief Commercial Officer Roy Munoz told CarsGuide that the Omoda 7 is expected to launch in 2027, likely in the first half of the year. Positioned as a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV with dimensions comparable to the Toyota RAV4, the vehicle will compete with models such as the Chery Tiggo 7, MG HS, Jaecoo J7, as well as the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Toyota RAV4.

Munoz confirmed that the brand's current focus remains on Jaecoo, but more activity from Omoda is expected in the coming months. Currently, Jaecoo has achieved significant growth in the Australian market with its electric J5 SUV, while the Omoda brand has only one model on sale in Australia—the flagship Omoda 9 PHEV large SUV, which will receive a minor update later this year. Munoz stated that from later this year to early next year, the brand will shift more attention to Omoda.

Specific configurations for the Omoda 7 in Australia have yet to be announced, but overseas versions feature a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine paired with an electric motor, delivering 150kW of power and 365Nm of torque. A pure gasoline version is also available, though it is unclear whether it will be introduced to the Australian market. More launch details are expected to be disclosed by the end of this year.

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