In the compact SUV segment, the Honda HR-V has again faced resistance from the Chery Omoda 5. As is known, PT Chery Sales Indonesia (CSI) recently launched the Omoda 5 GT, which is its newest line up with a larger engine.
For the Indonesian market, the Omoda 5 GT is offered in two variants, namely FWD with a price tag of IDR 448.8 million and AWD which is priced at IDR 488.8 million OTR Jakarta. As the top variant, the Omoda 5 GT AWD is sold Rp. 43.8 million cheaper than the Honda HR-V Turbo RS.
Having a relatively large price difference, choose the Omoda 5 GT AWD or HR-V Turbo RS? To find out more closely about the two, see the following comparison of specifications.
Dimensions of Chery Omoda 5 GT AWD Vs Honda HR-V Turbo RS
On paper, the Chery Omoda 5 GT is 4,400 mm long, 1,830 mm wide and 1,588 mm high. The wheelbase reaches 3,050 mm and the ground clearance reaches 220 mm.
Furthermore, for the Honda HR-V Turbo RS, according to the specifications this car has a length of 4,385 mm, a width of 1,830 mm and a height of 1,588 mm. Meanwhile, the wheelbase is 2,610 mm and the ground clearance is 196 mm.
Top Features of Chery Omoda 5 GT AWD Vs Honda HR-V Tubo RS
Talking about the superior features of the Chery Omoda 5 GT, this car is equipped with a 20.5 inch screen which is a dynamic meter cluster as well as an ultra-clear Vision touch screen head unit. The entertainment system with Carplay and Android Auto formats is combined with 8 speakers made by Sony 8, Intelligent Voice Assistant, 360 degree camera and panoramic sunroof.
Not to forget, there are also electric seat settings for the driver and front passenger, a passenger seat with a ventilated seat and 50W wireless charging. Other things like this: this car has soft touch material, dynamic multi color ambient light, dual zone AC climate control, tilt & telescopic steering, intelligent voice assistant, keyless entry, start/stop engine button, PM.25 air filter, and a power tailgate on the trunk door.
So what about the Honda HR-V Turbo RS? Inside this car, an 8 inch touch screen head unit has been installed which supports Bluetooth format, Hands-Free Telephone, WebLink and smartphone connection. To make it easier to use, audio and function settings can be done via the audio steering switch control just like the Omoda 5 GT.
No less interesting, this car is also equipped with leather-based materials, one push ignition system & smart entry system, paddle shift, auto A/C, rear A/C ventilation, air diffusion outlet with 3 air control modes, namely normal, diffusion and closed, panoramic glass roof, and tilt & telescopic steering.
In the driving information center, this car combines an analog odometer and tachometer combined with a 7 inch interactive TFT meter screen to display various information while driving.
Not only that, this top type of HR-V also has remote engine start, walk-away auto lock, smart entry system, multi-angle rear view camera which can display 3 views: Normal View, Wide View and Top View to help driver when parking his car.
Interestingly, this car has an Ultra Seat feature which offers flexible cabin space with three modes, namely Long Mode, Utility Mode and Tall Mode.
The driving safety features of HR-V Turbo RS and Omoda GT AWD are equivalent
The Omoda 5 GT AWD is equipped with 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist System, Brake Override System, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), TCS (Traction Control), Hill-start Assist Control, Hill Descent Control and Driver Monitoring System which function to provide special attention to the driver's condition.
To provide more protection, this car also gets ADAS which includes Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB), Drive Away Warning (DAW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RTA), Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA), Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), Front Collision Warning (FCW), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and finally Lane Keeping Assist (LKA).
On the Honda HR-V Turbo RS, for safety features this car gets ABS, EBD, BA, Hill Start Assist (HSA), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Electric Parking Brake (EPB), Auto Brake Hold (ABH), and Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), parking sensors, and disc brakes on all wheels.
To reduce injury during a collision, the RS type has 6 airbags to provide better protection for its users. Apart from that, this car also has ADAS called Honda SENSING which includes; Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low SpeedFollow, Auto-High Beam, and Lead Car Departure Notification System (LCDN).
Omoda 5 GT Has More Power
Talking about the engine, the Chery Omoda 5 GT is equipped with a 1,600 cc TGDI Turbocharger inline 4-cylinder engine which can produce 197 HP of power and 290 Nm of torque. To make it run, the engine is mated to a 7-speed DCT transmission which is then transmitted to all wheels.
In order to adjust the desired driving style, this car has 3 driving modes, namely; Eco, Normal and Sport.
Different from the Omoda 5 GT, the Honda HR-V Turbo RS is equipped with a 1,500 cc DOHC 4-cylinder in-line engine, Turbocharger, 16 VTEC Valves + DBW PGM-FI which is capable of producing 177 PS of power at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 240 Nm at 1,700-4,500 rpm. rpm.
Different from its competitors, the HR-V Turbo RS is combined with a CVT transmission which is then routed to the front wheels to make it run, and has 3 driving modes Sport, Normal and ECON.
Conclusion
After knowing the comparison of specifications between the Chery Omoda 5 GT AWD and the Honda HR-V RS Turbo through the review above, it can be concluded that the dimensions of the SUV from China are larger so that it can provide better driving comfort.
Apart from that, having a new price of Rp. 43.8 million cheaper than the HR-V RS Turbo, the Omoda 5 GT AWD is also superior in terms of superior features and driving safety, as well as great performance and the AWD drive system.
