As part of this week’s meeting with the media, the automobile brands Omoda and Jaecoo presented their latest technological achievements, sales results and ambitious plans for expansion on the Croatian market. The focus of the event was on the innovative SHS (Super Hybrid System) technology, with which the company seeks to redefine modern mobility. With the celebration of the Chinese New Year in the sign of the fiery horse, the strong momentum of the brand, which is positioned as the leader of the new hybrid era, was highlighted.
Sales on the Croatian market began in September 2025, and in just six months a significant result of a total of 755 sold copies of the Omoda and Jaecoo brand models was achieved. The brand’s strategy is based on the offer of hybrid vehicles at the price of gasoline vehicles, thus they strive to make advanced technology available to a wide range of customers. Despite the focus on electrification, the company still leaves the option of ordering classic gasoline cars for users who are not yet ready for the transition.
Innovative drive systems
The technological backbone of growth is the Super Hybrid System (SHS), a system that combines high performance, long range and energy efficiency, which is above the industry average. Power is sent to the wheels via an advanced DHT (Dedicated Hybrid Transmission) gearbox, eliminating the trade-offs between power and low fuel consumption.
Omoda and Jaecoo hybrids are characterized by advanced SHS (Super Hybrid System) technology. If we are talking about hybrids, then they have the letter H (SHS-H) in the continuation, and if we are talking about the plug-in version, then at the end is the letter P (SHS-P).
All versions are based on a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 105 kW/143 hp and 215 Nm of maximum torque, with a thermal efficiency of 44.5%, which is joined by one to three electric motors. So, for example, the Omoda SHS-H model has an electric motor of 150 kW/201 hp and 310 Nm of torque, which is powered by a 1.83 kWh battery. The combined power of this assembly is 165 kW/224 hp, it has a declared average consumption of 5.3 l/100 km and a range of up to 1000 km. The Omoda 5 is available in the Urban equipment level for 23,990 euros and the top version Prime for 26,690 euros. The electric Omoda 5 has a 61 kWh battery for a range of 430 km and is available at a price of 31,990 euros in the Urban level, or three thousand euros more in the Prime equipment.
Models like the O5 SHS-H and J5 SHS-H offer dynamic driving with a range of up to 1,000 kilometers for the Omuda and 925 kilometers for the Jaecoo. On the other hand, plug-in hybrid solutions such as the J7 SHS-P model allow driving exclusively on electric power with a total combined range of up to 1,200 kilometers, which effectively solves the problem of worrying about the range of the user.
Arrival of new models
The conference announced the imminent arrival of the new Jaecoo 5 model on the Croatian market, which will be available in hybrid and fully electric (EV) versions. This model primarily targets the younger urban population, and is accompanied by a specific brand philosophy that emphasizes an active lifestyle. J5 also brings one specificity to the market – an exclusive collection of travel equipment intended for pets.
The J5 (as Jaecoo 5 is abbreviated) will be available in two trim levels as well. The starting price is Select and it costs 25,990 euros, while for three thousand euros more you get the richer Elite equipment package. It is a model that should compete with models like Škoda Karoq, Suzuki SX Cross, Geely Cityray, Renault Simbioz or MG ZS. The Jaecoo 5 is also in preparation in an electric edition, with the same 155 kW electric motor and 61 kWh battery as the Omoda 5 EV.
The slightly larger Jaecoo 7 is available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid editions. The SHS-H is the same assembly as the J5, while the plug-in version has a 205 kW/279 HP and 310 Nm hybrid assembly, which also includes an 18.3 kWh battery, for up to 1,200 km of range. It comes exclusively in the Elite level of equipment and for 32,990 euros in the SHS-H edition, or again three thousand euros more for the plug-in version.
The top version is the already mentioned Omoda 9 SHS-P, which has as many as three electric motors for a total system power of 395 kW/449 HP and 700 Nm of torque. There is a 34.83 kWh battery available and this model can do up to 1100 km with one full tank of fuel and a full battery. This model costs 45,990 euros. In the middle of the year, another significant model is expected – Omoda 7.