Omoda X is a boxy mid-size SUV that tows 1800kg. It also uses an infrared thermal camera to pick out hazards up to 90m away in the dark.
Omoda showed it to the world on the 20th of October at Omoda X Night. The event was part of Omoda Jaecoo’s International User Summit 2026, and behind the camouflaged green show car the stage screen read “The Sea Is Calling” above “Towing capacity 1800kg”.
Omoda X is positioned below Omoda 9 in the range. It measures 4650mm long and 1910mm wide, with a height of 1720mm, which puts it squarely in mid-size SUV territory. It comes as a full electric (EV) or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), with 2WD or AWD.
Omoda X Takes Its Cues From Giant Robots
The design draws on “mecha culture”, the Japanese giant-robot genre. In metal, that means a wide body and broad shoulders on a deliberately boxy shape.
The chunky 19-inch alloys have all-terrain tyres, 200mm of ground clearance, a wading depth over 700mm, and a roof load of 75kg. It is a bit light on, but still enough for a decent top box. Speaking of storage, the cabin has 39 handy spaces.
X-MODE lets drivers adjust the vehicle’s settings and response, somewhat ubiquitous in 2026.
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Thermal Night Vision and Buttons That Stayed
The headline technology is an infrared thermal imaging night vision system. It’s the first fitted an Omoda Jaecoo, and it identifies hazards up to 90m away at night.
The cabin gets its own name, the “Mecha Command Cockpit”. It’s built around a twin-wing dash and an X-shaped floating centre console. Information comes courtesy of a 10.25-inch instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch central. In a sign of the times, there are returning physical controls for the air conditioning and drive modes, so changing the fan speed on a corrugated track won’t mean spelinking through endless menus whilst at 110kph.
Roy Munoz, Omoda Jaecoo’s Chief Commercial Officer, said, “It’s exciting to see the innovative products coming from our global headquarters.” He described the new SUV as “combining a futuristic, rugged design with groundbreaking technology, including a thermal imaging camera,” and said it “demonstrates our commitment to challenging conventions and pushing the boundaries of what customers can expect from a modern vehicle.”
Omoda X isn’t yet confirmed, but Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 are already confirmed for 2027. Our J5 EV sales story shows how Omoda Jaecoo’s electric SUV is selling in the meantime.
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