CHERY Malaysia's Omoda 5 officially achieves a 5-star rating in the New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) safety evaluation.  

It achieved a total score of 88.64 points from the current ASEAN NCAP 2021–2025 assessment protocol.

The breakdown, divided into four categories, includes 36.77 points for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 17.36 points for Child Occupant Protection (COP), 19.51 points for Safety Assist (SA), and 15.00 points for the Motorcyclist Safety (MS) category. 

“Omoda 5’s high scores across the four categories demonstrate our comprehensive approach to safety and our dedication to continuous improvement.

“Achieving the ASEAN NCAP safety rating is a testament to our continuous commitment to safety, innovation, and most of all to our customers. This rating is a promise to our customers that our Omoda 5 cars are built with your safety in mind as our highest priority and not just a badge of honour,” said Chery Malaysia vice president Michael Chew.

The Omoda 5 is the first model under the Chery brand to be evaluated by the ASEAN NCAP and achieve its 5-Star rating.

Other notable advanced safety features which played a pivotal role in achieving the recognition includes the multiple airbags, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electronic stability control (ESC), and anti-lock braking system (ABS) among others.