WUHU, CHINA – Omoda has revealed a bold new direction for its crossovers. The Omoda X was unveiled at “OMODA X NIGHT” in Wuhu, China, part of the 2026 Omoda & Jaecoo International User Summit. The brand describes it as the “world’s first CROSS OFF-ROAD vehicle”, blending the everyday practicality of an SUV with off-road capability and sporty styling.
Shown as a concept, the Omoda X offers an early look at the design and features that will shape the brand’s future crossovers.
“Crossvolution” design
The Omoda X develops the brand’s “Cyber Mecha” design philosophy, inspired by the giant robots of Japanese science fiction, into a new direction Omoda calls “Crossvolution”. It has a wide-body stance, sharp geometric shapes, broad shoulders and a rugged, squared-off look, with lightning-inspired tail-lights and arrowhead-shaped daytime running lights.
The concept was shown in silver and green, both with contrasting black roofs, and its tough look is aimed at young urban buyers who still want to escape the city at weekends.
The Mecha Command Cockpit
Inside, the Omoda X features what the brand calls a MECHA Command Cockpit, with a twin-wing dashboard layout and an X-shaped floating centre console. A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster sits behind the wheel, alongside a 13.2-inch central touchscreen. Importantly, Omoda has kept physical controls for the air-conditioning and driving modes, a practical touch that many drivers will welcome.
Real off-road ability
The Omoda X backs up its looks with genuine capability. It has 200 mm of ground clearance, can wade through water more than 700 mm deep, and can tow up to 1,800 kg. The roof can carry 75 kg of luggage or equipment, and there are 39 storage spaces around the cabin for everything from phones to camping gear.
Smart technology
The concept is packed with technology. The SIAS voice assistant responds to natural speech without needing a wake word, and a customisable X-MODE lets drivers create their own driving profile. An infrared night-vision system can detect hazards up to 90 metres ahead in the dark, a feature normally found on luxury cars, while four sound-pickup zones even allow in-car karaoke.
Designed with its fans
Omoda involved its customers in the design process. Through the OMODA X Co-Creation Project, users from Indonesia, Brazil, South Africa and Poland contributed designs inspired by their own cultures, reflecting the brand’s global ambitions.
At the same summit, Omoda & Jaecoo demonstrated Super Intelligent Valet Parking on the Jaecoo 5, Jaecoo 7 and Omoda 7, an assisted-driving feature that can park the car in enclosed parking zones while the driver stays alert and ready to take over.
What is a “cross off-road” vehicle?
Omoda’s new label is an attempt to describe a car that sits between two worlds. Most crossovers look rugged but are designed almost entirely for tarmac, while true off-roaders sacrifice comfort and efficiency for capability. The Omoda X aims for a middle ground: the comfort, technology and running costs of a modern crossover, combined with enough ground clearance, wading depth and towing ability to handle gravel tracks, beach access roads and light trails with confidence.
It is a formula that has worked well for cars such as the Jaecoo 7, which pairs off-road-inspired styling with everyday practicality and has become the brands’ best-seller in markets including the UAE. The Omoda X takes that idea and wraps it in Omoda’s more futuristic, youthful design language.
Chery’s design ambitions
The Omoda X also shows how confident Chinese brands have become in their own design. Rather than copying European or Japanese styling, Omoda is developing a distinctive visual identity inspired by science fiction and gaming culture, aimed at a generation of buyers who grew up with digital screens and anime. Whether or not every detail reaches production, the concept makes it clear that Omoda intends to stand out.
Powertrains still to come
Omoda has not yet confirmed what will power the production version of the Omoda X, or when it will go on sale. Given the brand’s current line-up, a range including petrol, hybrid and fully electric versions would be expected, and full technical details and launch timing are due to be announced in the coming months.
A fast-growing brand in the Gulf
Omoda & Jaecoo has grown at remarkable speed. The brands now operate in 79 markets, including 23 European countries, and have passed one million cumulative global sales in around three years. In the UAE they have recorded more than 6,000 cumulative sales, led by the Jaecoo J7, making the region an important part of their global story.
A rugged, stylish crossover with real off-road capability could be a strong fit for Gulf buyers who want something compact enough for the city but tough enough for desert weekends.
Omoda X: key facts
- Type: “Cross off-road” crossover concept
- Revealed: 20 October 2026, OMODA X NIGHT, Wuhu
- Off-road: 200 mm clearance, 700+ mm wading, 1,800 kg towing
- Screens: 10.25-inch cluster, 13.2-inch touchscreen
- Tech: Wake-word-free voice, infrared night vision, X-MODE
- Powertrain: To be confirmed
Photos show related Chery Group models, the Chery Explore 06, Omoda 5 and Omoda C5; free-to-use images of the Omoda X are not yet available.