The Omoda 5 SHS hybrid has quickly gained ground in Spain’s new-SUV market. In less than three years, it passed 30,000 sales. This Chinese crossover, now sold only as a hybrid, has adapted to the shift away from gasoline and set a new pace for buyers switching to hybrid technology.
The change has come quickly. The Omoda 5 arrived in Spain at the end of 2023 as a gasoline-only model. By 2026, the gasoline version was gone. The SHS hybrid now makes up 88% of all Omoda 5 sales. In the first nine months of 2026, 9,958 hybrids were registered, compared with 592 gasoline and 715 electric-only units sold in the same period.
Independent market analyses citing ANFAC data put OMODA & JAECOO’s vehicle registrations in Spain at 25,465 from January to August 2026, reflecting the brand’s rapid growth.
These figures reflect Spanish buyers’ interest in the Omoda 5 hybrid’s technology and the benefits of the DGT ECO label. The hybrid reduces fuel use and emissions while retaining the range and flexibility of a regular SUV. For families and commuters, it has become the go-to choice. Industry reviews say that nearly 90% of OMODA & JAECOO sales in Spain from January to August 2026 were hybrid or plug-in hybrid models. That reflects a broader national trend: plug-in hybrids outpace pure electric vehicles in new registrations.
Sales have continued to climb. In 2024, its first full year, the Omoda 5 sold 7,800 units. In 2025, sales rose 38.5% to 10,800. Growth accelerated again in 2026, with 11,260 units already registered, surpassing last year’s total with months left in the year.
Omoda’s rise is part of a wider shift. As reported earlier, Spanish car factories are also building more electrified vehicles, even as total output fluctuates. The Omoda 5’s performance shows how quickly the market can change when a car meets new rules and buyer preferences.
The Omoda 5’s story reflects both engineering and timing. Its 1.6 T-DGI gasoline engine was initially rated at 186 CV, but after six months it was tuned down to 147 CV to lower emissions. Despite the power reduction, the SUV remained practical on city streets and mountain roads. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.1 seconds, reaches a top speed of 195 km/h and uses about 7.0 liters per 100 kilometers in real-world driving.
The Omoda 5 is 4.37 meters long, 1.82 meters wide and 1.59 meters high, and weighs 1,530 kg. Those dimensions make it easy to handle in traffic while leaving room for families.
Omoda started cautiously with a single gasoline model. The hybrid has now taken over and pushed the brand into Spain’s top five for hybrid SUV sales. Its rise shows that electrification is shaping buyer choices and that brands can gain ground by moving quickly. Omoda’s figures indicate that Spanish drivers are ready to leave older engines behind when a strong hybrid option is available.
