The Omoda 9 is not just another plug-in hybrid family SUV. It is a PHEV that feels much closer to an EV with a gasoline engine in reserve. With its Super Hybrid System, all-wheel drive, a 34.5 kWh battery, and 530 hp (537 PS) from a 1.5-litre turbo engine combined with three electric motors, the Omoda 9 is playing in a very different performance league than most mainstream plug-in hybrids.

Part 2: Mexico Real-World Range, Real-World Roads The move from winter testing in Montebello to Mexico City changes the evaluation completely. Not because of performance. Because of the environment. High altitude. Broken pavement. Endless speed bumps. Dense traffic. This is where daily usability shows both good and negative parts very quickly.