Omoda 7 review

Firstly, it’s worth pointing out that the Omoda 7 is slightly larger than most of its direct rivals, but it uses that space well and offers plenty of room inside. It does still only have five seats, but there’s plenty of leg, head and shoulder room in both rows, while the boot is a useful 639 litres. Most comparable cars fall under the 600-litre mark in their hybridised forms, with the Tiguan eHybrid only managing 490 litres.

How’s the tech?  

Just behind the steering wheel you’ve got a slim 8.88-inch digital dial display that’s fairly clear and easy to read, although the trip computer is completely baffling and doesn’t display a proper combined fuel economy figure for each journey.

Thankfully, the main 15.6-inch central touchscreen is much easier to decipher, although some of the submenus in its settings are still overly complicated. The screen itself reacts quickly though and features some nice graphics. Plus, you get a few proper buttons on the centre console for some climate features and drive modes.

What else do I need to know?

The front seats are comfy and supportive enough, although while the steering wheel is heated as standard on Knight trim, you’ll need to upgrade to Noble to get bum warmers. ‘Eco-leather’ trim comes on all 7s.

That upgrade does also bring with it a monster panoramic roof too, which fills the interior with plenty of natural light. At night, you’ve then got a choice of 256 ambient light colours with a strip that wraps around the cabin and even onto the doors in the rear.