Available in limited quantities, the new Omoda C5 GT has touched down in South Africa.
Compared with the standard C5, the new GT variant features a more potent 1.6l TGDi four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 145kW (+30kW) and 290Nm of torque (+60Nm). This allows it to sprint from 0-100 km/h in a claimed 7.8 seconds. Power is sent to the front wheels via the Chinese firm's seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Fitted with a start-stop system, Omoda says the C5 GT sips 6.8l/100km on the combined cycle.
Standout exterior modifications come in the shape of gold Omoda lettering and gold GT badge on the tailback, while a unique body kit bolts on a lower front bumper, side skirts, front and rear spoilers, as well as an aerodynamic rear wing. The C5 GT also benefits from a split front headlight design, T-shaped daytime running lights and matrix LED tail-light clusters. Finishing things off is a set of gold, 18-inch alloy wheels shod with 215/55 tyres.
The luxurious piano-black interior now sports an ultra-fast 50W wireless charging pad in addition to standard niceties such as electronically adjustable leather seats (four-way passenger and six-way driver), a powered rear hatch, 360° camera system, dual-zone climate control with PM2.5 filtration, cruise control, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system linked to a Sony sound system.
The Omoda C5 GT starts at R589,000. Pricing includes a five-year/150,000km warranty, five-year/70,000km service plan and one-million kilometre/10-year engine warranty.
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