Omoda E5 receives updates, new entry version, and price reduction, but loses range

MG Motor has started sales in Brazil of the IM6, an electric SUV that marks the debut of IM Motors, the luxury line belonging to the Chinese conglomerate SAIC Motor. This new model is positioned to compete directly with vehicles such as the Zeekr 7X and the BYD Sealion 7.

The IM6 will be offered in two distinct configurations: the Signature version, priced at R$ 368,990, and the Performance version, which will cost R$ 439,990. Both versions feature notable technical characteristics.

The Signature variant is equipped with a rear electric motor, generating 295 hp and 45.9 kgfm. The Performance version features two electric motors, one on each axle, providing all-wheel drive and delivering 752 hp and 81.8 kgfm of torque.

In terms of performance, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is 6.4 seconds for the Signature and an impressive 3.5 seconds for the Performance. The vehicle has a length of 4.90 meters and a wheelbase of 2.95 meters, in addition to offering a trunk capacity of 665 liters and an additional 32-liter compartment under the hood.

The Signature uses a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a capacity of 75 kWh. It supports fast charging up to 153 kW, allowing it to go from 10% to 80% in just 26 minutes, with an Inmetro-certified range of 348 km.

On the other hand, the Performance comes equipped with a 100 kWh battery, composed of nickel, cobalt, and manganese (NCM), and operates with an 800-volt architecture. This version can be recharged at 396 kW, reducing the time from 10% to 80% to 18 minutes, and its range reaches 400 km according to Inmetro.

Both models feature four-wheel steering, a feature that aids both maneuvering and stability improvement, and include crawl mode for diagonal movement. The Performance adds adaptive air suspension and 21-inch wheels, while the Signature uses 20-inch wheels.

The interior of the cars is sophisticated, featuring 26.3-inch and 10.5-inch screens, front seats with heating and ventilation functions, a panoramic sunroof, and a 20-speaker sound system. Additionally, both have V2L functionality, which allows the vehicle's battery to power external equipment.

In terms of safety, the SUV is equipped with autonomous emergency braking and automatic parking, and it received five stars in Euro NCAP, which is the European equivalent of Latin NCAP. MG guarantees seven years or 150 thousand kilometers for the vehicle and eight years or 160 thousand kilometers for the battery.

Used electric and hybrid sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are suffering more pronounced depreciation compared to sedans and hatchbacks that use the same technology. From January to August 2026, the average advertised price of electrified SUVs on OLX registered an 8.7% reduction compared to the same period in 2025. In contrast, the drop observed in sedans was 6.3%, while in hatchbacks it was 4.9%, according to the OLX Autos Price Report.

Flávio Passos, Vice President of Autos at OLX Group, explained that this depreciation of electric vehicles is due to the lack of infrastructure in the country, uncertainty about battery durability, and above all, what he calls the 'iPhone effect'. He emphasized that the constant introduction of new models with progressively more advanced technologies leads to the obsolescence of electrified vehicles launched recently.

The study analyzed the five electrified models with the highest volume of listings in each body type category, considering vehicles manufactured from 2023 onwards. It is important to note that the values presented are the prices requested by sellers and do not necessarily represent the final transaction value.

The largest individual loss in value was recorded for the 2025 BYD Yuan Plus, which suffered a drop of 23.8%, falling from an average price of R$ 235,990 to R$ 179,900. The 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus also showed a retraction of 16.9%, dropping from R$ 259,900 to R$ 215,900.

It was observed that plug-in hybrids (PHEV), which have external charging capability, lost more value than conventional hybrids (HEV). Specifically, the 2024 GWM Haval H6 PHEV depreciated by 13.5%, surpassing the 5.5% drop of its HEV version from the same year.

However, the depreciation trend was not uniform. The hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross showed the smallest average drop among SUVs, with only 6.4%. On the other hand, the 2025 BYD Song Plus Premium appreciated, rising by 8.1%, from R$ 208,000 to R$ 224,900.

In the sedan segment, the 2025 hybrid Chery Arrizo 6 Pro saw a drop of 12.1%, as did the 2024 BMW 330e M Sport, with 11.1%. Conversely, the hybrid Toyota Corolla maintained a modest loss, ranging between 2.2% and 6.2%.

Among hatchbacks, the 2025 BYD Dolphin Plus led the drops with 17.8%, falling from R$ 184,800 to R$ 151,900. The 2024 Renault Kwid E-Tech Intense registered a drop of 12.9%, while the BYD Dolphin Mini had a smaller depreciation, falling between 1.9% and 3%, depending on the model year.

Owners of used SUVs may find a surprise when considering selling, as this segment experienced the greatest depreciation on the OLX platform during 2026. According to a survey conducted by the platform, the asking prices for SUV ads decreased by 7% in the period between January and August, compared to the same interval last year.

This percentage reduction was higher than that observed in sedans (which registered a drop of 4.8%) and hatchbacks (with a drop of 3.8%). The study covered the five most advertised models in each body type category, all powered by combustion engines and with model years from 2023 onwards.

This depreciation trend was also noted in another indicator, the Auto B3 Table, which indicated a 7.4% drop in used SUV prices over 12 months up to August.

The Chevrolet Tracker was identified as the SUV with the highest depreciation. Considering all its versions, its price fell by 9.5%. The most significant case is the 2026 Tracker equipped with a 1.0 turbo engine, whose price dropped from R$ 154,090 to R$ 119,990 in listings. This represents a decrease of R$ 34.1 thousand, or a drop of 22.1%, making it the highest index in the entire survey.

Part of this variation can be attributed to the model's launch itself: the 2026 Tracker arrived at dealerships in July 2025, with the LT version priced at R$ 154,090, an amount identical to what was reported by OLX that year. Subsequently, in October, Chevrolet reduced this price to R$ 142,490.

Other popular SUVs followed a similar trajectory. The 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross, with a 1.4 turbo engine, became 14.7% more affordable, while the 2025 Jeep Renegade, with a 1.3 turbo engine, showed a drop of 13.7%. Meanwhile, the Hyundai Creta registered a 7% loss in value.

However, there were notable exceptions. The 2026 T-Cross, also with a 1.0 turbo engine, saw its price increase by 11.7%, and the Volkswagen Nivus with the same engine saw an increase of 2.3%.

Among sedans, the Volkswagen Virtus was the one that depreciated the most, with a drop of 7%. Hatchbacks showed greater resistance to price cuts, with the Fiat Mobi almost maintaining its original value. However, the 2026 Hyundai HB20, with a naturally aspirated 1.0 engine, suffered a sharp drop of 16.4%.

Conversely, versions equipped with turbo or larger displacement engines were the ones that appreciated the most, as exemplified by the 2025 Fiat Argo 1.3, which became 14.6% more expensive.

Flávio Passos, Vice President of Autos at OLX Group, attributes part of this scenario to the entry of Chinese manufacturers into the market with competitively priced electric vehicles, which exerts pressure on the sector. He commented that 'since the price of the used car follows that of the brand new one, this dynamic tends to devalue it.'