Omoda 4 UK launch: hybrid small SUV due this quarter, EV to follow
The Omoda 4 is a small SUV, reported at about 4.42m long, due in the UK in the fourth quarter of 2026 with a self-charging hybrid, and an electric version confirmed. UK prices and trims have not been announced.
Quick answers
- The Omoda 4 is due in the UK in the fourth quarter of 2026, with retail date, prices and trims still to be announced.
- It launches with the SHS-H full hybrid, a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with a small battery of about 1.8kWh, and a pure-electric version has been confirmed.
- It is reported to slot below the Omoda 5, which costs from £25,915, but its own price has not been announced.
- Earlier reports expected a petrol car from under £25,000 and an EV from under £30,000, but these are unconfirmed.
The Omoda 4, a small SUV from Omoda, is due in the UK in the fourth quarter of 2026 with a self-charging hybrid, and a pure-electric version has been confirmed. Retail date, prices and trims have not been announced. It is reported to sit below the £25,915 Omoda 5, which would make it a possible budget option for drivers who want a small SUV without a plug.
What do we know about the Omoda 4?
What Car? describes it as a small SUV slotting just below the Omoda 5 and sharing its T1X platform. Early figures put it at about 4.42m long and 1.57m tall, though these are pending official UK homologation. It is aimed at cars such as the Renault Captur and Skoda Kamiq, and, in electric form, the Kia EV3 and Volvo EX30. Omoda announced the SHS-H version at Auto China in April 2026 (Evans Halshaw), and Omoda dealers already list it as coming soon (Glyn Hopkin).
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| UK launch | Fourth quarter of 2026 |
| Launch powertrain | SHS-H self-charging full hybrid |
| Electric version | Confirmed, UK details not announced |
| UK prices and trims | Not announced |
| Sits below | Omoda 5 (from £25,915) |
How does the SHS-H hybrid work?
SHS-H is a full hybrid: a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine works with an electric motor and a small battery of about 1.8kWh. You never plug it in, as the battery recharges from the engine and braking. That is the same family of system as the larger Omoda 5, and it gives lower fuel use than a plain petrol car in town without any charging habit. It is not a plug-in, so it cannot run far on electricity alone. Our electric vs hybrid guide explains how the two compare.
What will the Omoda 4 cost?
Nobody has confirmed a UK price. The one reported anchor is that it will sit below the Omoda 5, which starts at £25,915. Earlier reports (Carwow) pointed to petrol from under £25,000 and an EV from under £30,000, but Omoda has not confirmed either figure, so treat them as estimates only.
| Car | Type | UK price |
|---|---|---|
| Omoda 4 | Hybrid and EV | Not announced |
| Omoda 5 | Petrol | From £25,915 |
| Kia EV3 | Electric | From £32,995 at launch (ArenaEV) |
The Kia EV3 price is a launch figure and may have changed. We have not listed a Renault Captur price because we could not confirm a current one. Our Kia EV3 review and EV3 against EX30 comparison cover that end of the market.
Where does it fit among Chinese brands?
Chinese brands are taking a growing share of UK sales, as our market share report shows. Our report on Chery Group’s September sales covers the group behind Omoda. A cheaper small SUV would widen that reach. For a wider look at what else is due, see every new electric car launching.
What this means for you
If you want a small SUV and prefer not to charge, the Omoda 4 hybrid is worth waiting for, but only if you can hold off until prices are announced. If you want an EV, there is no UK date or price yet, so do not plan around it. A newer brand also needs scrutiny of dealer coverage and warranty; our guide to new-brand risk lists what to check. Compare the final price with a Captur, EV3 or other cheap new EV before you commit.
How we test and where our numbers come from
Range figures are official WLTP combined values taken from manufacturer UK specification pages, with real-world estimates drawn from independent comparative testing. Prices are UK list prices at the time of the latest update. Tax, grant and charging-scheme figures come from GOV.UK and HMRC publications. We re-check every guide when pricing, specification or policy changes. Last checked 6 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Omoda 4 go on sale in the UK?
Omoda plans a UK launch in the fourth quarter of 2026. The retail date, prices and trims have not been announced.
How much will the Omoda 4 cost?
No UK price is confirmed. Reports say it will sit below the Omoda 5, which costs from £25,915, but Omoda has not confirmed a price. Earlier reports expected petrol from under £25,000 and an EV from under £30,000, but treat those as estimates.
Is the Omoda 4 electric?
It launches as a full hybrid called SHS-H, which charges itself and has no plug. A pure-electric version has been confirmed too, but UK timing, range and price have not been announced.
What rivals does the Omoda 4 face?
Coverage names the Renault Captur and Skoda Kamiq for the hybrid, and the Kia EV3 and Volvo EX30 for the electric version.
Sources and further reading
- whatcar.comWhat Car?Primary source referenced in this article.
- glynhopkin.comOMODA 4 SHS-H Coming SoonOmoda dealer listing for the SHS-H version.
- evanshalshaw.comOMODA Announces The OMODA 4 SHS-H at Auto China 2026April 2026 announcement of the SHS-H.
- carwow.co.ukNew Omoda 4 confirmed for UK launch: Renault Captur alternative coming next yearEarlier UK launch and price expectations.
- electrifying.comOMODA 4 revealed: another rival for the Kia EV3Early details of the electric rival to the Kia EV3.
- arenaev.comKia EV3 European pricing and WLTP range figures announcedKia EV3 launch price from £32,995.
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