London, 19 June 2025 – This evening, the OMODA 5 was named Best Value New Car at the prestigious Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards.

The Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards – formerly known as the Autotrader New Car Awards – are different from other car awards as the winners aren’t decided by the opinions of industry insiders, but by the people whose opinion matters most: car owners. This year, over 225,000 UK car owners completed an online survey sharing exactly what they think of their car, with their thoughts and opinions (obtained from real-world experience) determining the winners of 20 of this year’s 25 award categories.

Within the survey, car owners who have bought, driven and lived with their cars were asked to rate them according to a range of lifestyle factors. The OMODA 5, which is on sale from £25,915 OTR*, is an ideal choice for UK buyers seeking standout style, generous tech, and strong value. With bold, coupé-inspired looks and a premium interior featuring twin 10.25-inch displays, wireless smartphone integration, and a full suite of driver assistance systems as standard, it rivals far pricier SUVs. A turbocharged engine delivers lively performance, while a seven-year warranty and RAC support offer long-term reassurance. Though fuel economy is average for the class, the OMODA 5 more than makes up for it with its specification, safety, and road presence – making it a compelling alternative to mainstream rivals.

Rory Reid, Autotrader’s YouTube Director, said: “It’s not hard to see why the OMODA 5 is winning over buyers looking for the best ‘bang for their buck’. As well as some fantastic top-level features offered as standard, along with a very generous warranty, at such a reasonable price point, I can understand why it got such rave reviews. One owner told us: ‘It represents excellent value, especially with its 7-year warranty…The interior is really stylish, it’s practical, and easy to use and control. Frankly, it’s brilliant.’ Congratulations, OMODA, for a thoroughly deserved win.”

Victor Zhang, UK Country Director, OMODA UK, added: “When OMODA launched less than 12 months ago, we thoroughly researched the UK market to understand what UK buyers wanted from a value-centric, mid-size SUV, and adapted the pricing and specification to ensure it’d deliver. Today, collecting the ‘Best Value New Car’ award, I stand proud with our team, and with our Value. Every. Thing. ethos. It works, and resonates.”

* All prices quoted are correct at time of writing, June 2025