The product lineup of Omoda and Jaecoo in the Philippines is just a small slice of their larger stable of vehicles in China. To give Filipinos a better idea of what these two brands have to offer, Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines recently invited us to Wuhu, China to learn more about them.

As a follow up to our earlier feature on them two weeks ago, we continue where we left off. Right after a tour of their manufacturing facility and off-road test course, we then proceeded to the handling course for acceleration, braking and handling tests with upcoming vehicles.

There were two vehicles of interest, the Omoda 5 SHS-H, a hybrid version of the C5 that's already available here in the Philippines, and the Jaecoo 5 SHS-H, the smaller sibling of the recently launched J7 SHS. These two might also be making their way to our shores very soon.

The Omodoa 5 SHS-H is a full hybrid compact crossover SUV powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine paired with an electric motor with a combined output of 221-Hp with 275-Nm of torque mated to a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission which powers the front wheels. It has Eco and Sport drive modes, Eco mode puts priority on electric drive at speeds under 60-kph. In Sport, both ICE and electric motor work together to go from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 7.9 seconds. It can attain up to 1000-kilometers of combined range and a top speed of 175-kph.

The Jaecoo J5 SHS-H is also a hybrid. With only limited details released to us, here’s what we know: it is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline direct injection engine paired with an electric motor. Combined power figures have yet to be released, but we do know its combined fuel consumption is 18.8-kilometers per liter.

We put these two through some handling tests, where we did some acceleration, braking and slalom, at moderate speeds. Both actually did quite well even with some slight body roll. The Jaecoo J5 SHS-H edged out the Omoda 5 SHS-H slightly with better handling in and out of the cones. They were both at par with each other at acceleration as specs were very similar, as the combination of ICE with electric motors gave them good pull from a full stop. The C5 seemed to nose dive a little more than the J5 on hard braking.

We were surprised when we also had a chance to try the Jaecoo 8, an SUV larger than the J7. Two test vehicles were provided, set up differently from each other. One had a slightly firmer suspension setup, and we were asked on our preference as to which setup we preferred. I chose firmer setup as it had considerably less body roll in the slalom course which allowed more predictable control.

After the back-to-back driving experiences, we got a chance to relax during the Omoda Dream Day, an event with a more casual atmosphere and a preview of a model, which would be officially launched next year. The Omoda 4 Ultra was revealed on stage.

Its look is a departure from the current line up of Omoda, bearing the "Cyber Mecha" design language which blends creativity, imagination, art, and engineering. Its mecha elements give it that futuristic look, like geometric-cut body surfaces, wheel rims, and side mirrors. The interior cockpit has the look and feel of a starfighter, making for a unique driving experience. If that wasn’t enough, in-car ambiance themes were user customizable.

The Omoda 4 Ultra’s powertrain is a variant of Omoda and Jaecoo’s Super Hybrid System (SHS); a combination of an internal combustion engine that puts out 141-Hp and 215-Nm of torque, with an electric motor puts out 201-Hp with 310-Nm of torque. When in the user selectable Performance drive mode, it can do 0-100 kilometers per hour in 7.9-seconds with a top speed of 180-kmh. Safety is enhanced with sixteen function ADAS, equipped with a sensor suite of five HD cameras, two radar sensors and twelve ultrasonic detectors. A new feature is the Super Easy Pilot, which, aside from enabling it to drive autonomously, now has the additional capability of finding a suitable parking space and parking itself. There’s a possibility that this model will make it to the Philippines sometime in the future.

These events certainly show that there’s still more in store for Omoda and Jaecoo in the Philippines. While there are already interesting models being offered, even more have yet to arrive.