New Omoda 4 small SUV to go on sale in 2026

  • New Omoda 4 is a small SUV to rival the Ford Puma
  • Formerly called the Omoda 3
  • Will feature choice of petrol and electric power
  • Design inspired by sci-fi

Say hello to the Omoda 4, a new small SUV that's heading to the UK in 2026.

Formerly referred to as the Omoda 3, the newly renamed SUV will be available with both electric and petrol power. It could be an eye-catching alternative to the myriad of small SUVs currently on sale, from the Ford Puma and the Nissan Juke to the Volkswagen T-Roc and the Toyota C-HR.

The Omoda 4's sharp looks are inspired by science fiction and the company says it's been designed with younger drivers in mind. It can seat five and will come with a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty. The electric model will have an eight-year battery warranty.

Full details of the engine options, trims and pricing have yet to be revealed – we'll hear more next year. For now, we've got a handful of images and details from the car's unveiling in China.

2026 Omoda 4 prices and release date

There's been no official information about a release date or prices for the new Omoda 4. However, it will likely have a lower entry price than the larger Omoda 5, which currently costs from £23,990. That should make it very competitive against rivals.

2026 Omoda 4 styling interior and technology

2026 Omoda 4 interior

Omoda has a lot to say about the styling of the Omoda 4. It's the first car to have a new design philosophy called Cyber Mecha, which uses a "mix of angular lines, metallic finishes and details inspired by robotics and the aesthetics of science fiction comics."

Omoda says the lights at the front are designed like a lightning bolt, while inside the sci-fi theme mixes with inspiration from e-sports, with a big central display powered by a Snapdragon processor and a screen in front of the driver.

The "control centre" design was inspired by a spaceship and the engine start button is housed under a red cage, like a fighter jet. Despite the jazzy accoutrements, Omoda is at pains to stress that the 4 is not about form over function.

There are no details yet on boot size, storage or other practicalities, so we'll wait to hear more.

2026 Omoda 4 electric motor, performance, and range

Apart from the fact that there'll be both internal combustion and full-electric options within the Omoda 4, no official details have been released. Some educated guessing would suggest it could share one of more of the powertrains found in the Omoda 5, but we'll wait for confirmation.