Omoda reveals the X in Wuhu, a “Mecha Cross” crossover with 1,800kg towing, 700mm wading and thermal imaging that reads the road 90 metres ahead.
Omoda has revealed the X, a new crossover the Chery Group brand says combines the everyday practicality of an SUV with off-road ability and sports car styling, and which it calls the first “Mecha Cross”.
We attended the unveiling at Omoda X Night in Wuhu, where the car appeared under the tagline “I am X” as part of Chery Group’s International User Summit, the annual gathering at which the group parades its newest metal in front of thousands of owners and international media.
The X slots into an expanding Omoda hierarchy. It sits above the Omoda 7 and below a coming flagship called the G, with an entry model called the Z also on the way. Omoda says all three will arrive within three years, a cadence that underlines how quickly Chery is building out the young export-focused brand.
Mecha design with genuine off-road numbers
The exterior follows Omoda’s Mecha design language, all muscular stance and sharp geometric lines, with lighting doing much of the visual work. The tail lights take their shape from what the brand calls energy strikes.
The numbers behind the look are more serious than the styling-led pitch might suggest. Ground clearance is 200mm, wading depth is more than 700mm, towing capacity is 1,800kg and the roof is rated to carry 75kg. A ProGloss Plus clearcoat is claimed to be scratch resistant and self-healing.
The display car wore Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres in 255/55 R19 on black wheels with yellow inserts, matched by yellow brake callipers and yellow coil springs, with Mecha badging on the side sills and an Off-Road badge on the rear pillars.
Starship cockpit, thermal imaging and a magnetic pet
Inside, what Omoda calls the Mecha Starship Cockpit pairs a 10.25-inch digital instrument display with a portrait-oriented 13.2-inch media screen. Metal-effect toggle switches, dials and knobs on the centre console cover frequently used functions, alongside a red start/stop switch, and Omoda counts 39 storage spaces through the cabin. A configurable drive setting called X Mode lets owners tune the car’s behaviour to suit how they drive.
The X also gets a thermal imaging system with a recognition range of up to 90 metres, a feature still rare at any price point. Omoda Open Mic offers in-car karaoke without a handheld microphone, using four independent voice zones, while the Mecha Pet is an NFC companion that attaches magnetically and interacts with the driver.
Powertrains and pricing to come
Omoda has not released powertrain details, dimensions or pricing, and says market launch plans will be announced later. Given the brand exists almost entirely for export markets, expect the X to travel widely once it does.
