Chery Australia has revealed that new hybrid variants are now available on its C5 small SUV. Formerly available in both petrol and electric forms, the hybrid C5 uses a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol hybrid set up making a keen 165kW total power output, but also rated at a low 4.9L/100km on the combined fuel consumption cycle.

Pricing for the hybrid C5 starts at $31,990 driveaway, or $3000 more than the equivalent petrol C5, and it will arrive in local Chery dealerships later this month. Visually, the hybrid models feature a different alloy wheel design and hybrid badging compared to the petrol C5, but are otherwise identical.

Like the petrol C5, the hybrid uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and then adds an electric motor to the mix for combined total outputs of 165kW/295Nm. The petrol car’s seven-speed dual-clutch transmission has been replaced by a single-speed hybrid transmission, while power is again sent solely to the front wheels.

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On the combined cycle, the C5 hybrid is rated at 4.9L/100km with claimed CO2 emissions of 111g/km, which is 2L/100km and 49g/km less than the petrol C5.

With the introduction of the hybrid models, Chery has confirmed that it’s retiring the petrol Ultimate from the lineup, with remaining stock available for $32,990 driveaway (including run out bonus).

The C5 Hybrid will arrive in dealerships this month and will continue to be backed by Chery’s comprehensive seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty, eight-year/unlimited-kilometre battery warranty, seven years of capped-price servicing and up to seven years of roadside assistance.

2026 Chery C5 pricing (driveaway):

Urban$28,990
Urban Hybrid$31,990
Ultimate Hybrid$34,990

C5 Urban hybrid standard features:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Roof rails
  • Dusk-sensing automatic LED exterior lighting
  • Keyless entry with push button start and remote start
  • Heated and auto-folding mirrors
  • Dual 12.3-inch digital driver’s display and touchscreen
  • Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • Synthetic leather steering wheel and seat upholstery
  • 6-way electric driver’s seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air vents
  • Eco and sport driving modes
  • 7x airbags
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist
  • Lane keeping assistance with adaptive lane guidance
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Driver attention monitoring
  • Auto high beam
  • Reversing camera
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Anti-theft alarm
  • Tyre pressure monitoring
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C5 Ultimate hybrid model adds to Urban:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Colour-selectable ambient lighting
  • 8-speaker Sony sound system
  • 50W wireless charger
  • 6-way electric front passenger seat
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Sunroof
  • Power tailgate
  • 360-degree camera
  • Privacy glass (rear doors and tailgate)