Owner quotes — Cluster W4B

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

Quotes — Cluster W4b (Wave 4, Chinese export brands)

Chery Omoda 5

• "Due to a manufacturing defect, the bolt securing the brake pipe union may not have been tightened sufficiently... reduced braking performance... serious injury or death." — Australian Department of Infrastructure recall notice, Feb 2024 (via carsguide.com.au / drive.com.au); 5,901 units, 2022–2023 builds
• "In April 2024, Chery Malaysia issued a safety recall on 600 units of the Omoda 5 due to a potential rear axle beam component that may detach while driving, following a viral social media post where an Omoda 5 had its rear axle broken off whilst being driven." — Wikipedia, citing official recall notices
• "In a Reddit thread detailing a rental experience, the driver noted frequent false AEB triggers on highway overpasses, causing sudden braking." — carinterior.alibaba.com, aggregating owner feedback
• "A documented complaint filed by a 2024 Omoda 5 owner (roughly 7,000 km) described recurring Bluetooth/Apple CarPlay disconnections and an episode of throttle‑response loss while driving, requiring five dealer visits over several months before resolution." — avtomir.site
• "The Omoda 5's suspension being so soft that the car wallows like a ship on rough seas... steering being vague to the point where guesswork was sometimes used to figure out how much lock was needed." — Automacha (Malaysia) road test
• "I got a brand new Chery Omoda 5 Pro and the engine failed twice in one week." — sikayetvar.com (Turkey) owner complaint
• "I purchased a Chery Omoda 5 in September 2023... in February 2025, my car suddenly displayed an ERP/ERC error and slowed down in the middle of the road." — sikayetvar.com (Turkey) owner complaint
• "Brilliant when it works, but there's some inconsistency with it... There were times the infotainment just failed to do anything, leaving me with no recourse but to drive with the phone laying there." — WapCar (Malaysia) long-term review

Chery Tiggo 7

• "I have owned cars over my 55-odd years of driving, and my Chery would be the most comfortable car I have owned. What you get in this vehicle for the money is amazing." — Neil F., CarExpert 2025 Tiggo 7 Pro owner review (Australia)
• "The service took a little longer than expected, but at this service they also advised me that a system update was available for my car, and this was done at the same time. After the service, the car ran better than ever." — Neil F., CarExpert owner review
• "Mileage 45,000 km. Starter cranks, but engine doesn't catch. OBD showed P0335 (crankshaft position sensor). Replaced it myself for 1,500 RUB — problem solved." — Drom.ru owner (2025), via avtomir.site aggregation
• "They said the DVD unit would be fully replaced — and they did replace it. But the very next day, the exact same problem returned... even replacement parts aren't solving anything." — Eda, sikayetvar.com (Turkey), April 2025, on Tiggo 7 Pro infotainment freezing
• "Smooth and efficient hybrid system / Greatly improved safety gear / Impressive value" vs "Disconcerting drivetrain hiccups / Choppy ride, imperfect steering / Not enough real buttons" — CarExpert 2026 Tiggo 7 review, pros/cons
• "Common owner concerns include CVT hesitation during sudden acceleration attempts, higher-than-expected fuel consumption in heavy city traffic, limited Chery dealer availability for service outside major cities, and concerns about long-term resale value." — expressway.ph (Philippines) buyer FAQ
• "The 1,000,000th exported Tiggo 7 set sail from Wuhu Port, marking the vehicle's global cumulative sales volume officially surpassing one million units." — BitAuto, mid-2026

Geely EX5

• "The Driver Attention monitor is so hopped-up on red cordial you dare not blink lest it starts bonging at you, and the overspeed warning will squawk at you should you exceed the speed limit by the tiniest amount." — EV Central (Andrew Chesterton), first-drive impressions
• "The new menu also allows drivers to pre-select drive mode... The update introduces both wired and wireless Android Auto connectivity... Owners can also now choose between three different artificial low-speed warning sounds." — EV Central, on the 2026 OTA update
• "If you're buying a car primarily to drive for pleasure, look elsewhere. If you're buying one to own reliably and run economically, the EX5 makes a stronger case than the media reviews suggest." — The Car Expert (Stuart), UK
• "Some of the tech included in other cars is absent, such as sentry mode, dash cam and wireless phone mirroring, supposedly coming soon via an OTA update." — The Driven (Australia)
• "I really wanted this car to be good... After properly driving it, living with it, and trying to like it, I came away genuinely shocked by how bad it is." — JoeTalksCars, YouTube review of the EX5 Max
• "It entered China in August 2024... Priced at 107,800 yuan (15,140 USD), it sold over 150,000 units as of August 2025, according to China EV DataTracker." — CarNewsChina
• "The system frequently comes up with warnings for minor speed limit breaches... The driver attention system is also quite sensitive. It goes off when doing a normal head check while changing lanes." — The Driven (Australia)

Geely Coolray

• "Common issues reported by Philippine Coolray owners include the 7DCT exhibiting slight hesitation during low-speed gear changes in heavy traffic, minor infotainment connectivity dropouts with certain phone models, and the turbo engine requiring premium unleaded for optimal performance." — expressway.ph buyer FAQ
• "Lo mejor: Excelente motor y extras, muy seguro y potente / Lo peor: La bomba de gasolina ha fallado 3 veces, en varios vehiculos esto debe ser un recall de la fabrica y la agencia no hace nada." ("Best: excellent engine and extras, very safe and powerful / Worst: the fuel pump has failed 3 times; this should be a factory recall and the dealer does nothing.") — opinautos.com owner review (LatAm, Spanish)
• "Lo mejor: DISEÑO, POTENCIA, INSONORIZACIÓN, SÓLIDO. / Lo peor: AMORTIGUACIÓN UN POCO DURA." ("Best: design, power, insulation, solid / Worst: slightly hard suspension.") — opinautos.com owner review (LatAm, Spanish)
• "Some 7DCT units exhibit low-speed vibration in traffic... Limited dealership expertise for DCT diagnostics in certain regions." — carinterior.alibaba.com, aggregating owner forums
• "Early model years showed some DCT calibration issues, but these have been largely addressed through software updates." — expressway.ph
• "В России пошли продажи обновлённого кроссовера Geely Coolray... по цене 2,9 млн рублей... новинка стоит дороже, чем более крупный Geely Cityray, за который просят минимум 2,6 млн рублей." ("Updated Geely Coolray on sale in Russia... at 2.9M rubles... the newcomer costs more than the larger Geely Cityray at 2.6M.") — Seldon News (Russia), mid-2026

Lynk & Co 01

• "This is the sister of the Volvo XC40, one of my favorite cars. This is like a better (but chinese) XC40, slightly larger, better interior (imo), fully equipped, great range on electric... Company service very messy. Still no receipt for payment provided. App buggy, incl. sharing." — Sandy Saab, car.info owner review (Sweden), 2023
• "Il vero punto debole sembra essere il servizio post-vendita, che pur essendo reattivo e cortese, appare meno efficiente nella rete di assistenza tecnica, ancora in fase di costruzione." ("The real weak point seems to be the post-sale service, which though responsive and courteous, appears less efficient in the technical assistance network, still under construction.") — businessonline.it, aggregating European owners
• "The strangest of these is the rearview camera image, which looks like the view through a paper towel tube... the camera's steep downward angle prevents the kind of wider picture you want." — Autoblog (Paris rental long-term test)
• "The lane-keeping system tugs on the steering wheel when you're holding the wheel, then wanders a bit in the lane if you relax your grip... when the Co 01's sensor suite detected an invisible object it decided to panic brake for, the powertrain needed a couple of seconds to restore full power." — Autoblog
• "On Sept. 10, Geely Auto Group and Volvo Cars announced that they had finalized an agreement on Lynk & Co's commercial operations in Europe." — ChinaEVHome / eletric-vehicles.com, Sept 2025
• "Almost all Lynk & Co sales in Europe are subscription-based, with customers paying €550 a month for the 01 SUV." — InsideEVs, citing Automotive News Europe

Lynk & Co 08

• "At very high RPM the engine starts making a lot of noise and even causes some vibrations in the cabin... Driving while using only the petrol engine feels like a compromise as it is underpowered for the bulky 08." — ArenaEV long-form review
• "The ADAS systems are not as easy to disable as on some European rivals. They are all situated in the same menu but turning them off happens individually and requires multiple touches and confirmations. At this point it becomes a chore." — ArenaEV
• "The camera system outside the 08 is among the greatest in the industry and makes maneuvering the big 08 a very easy task that anyone can manage." — ArenaEV
• "In safety, it achieved a five-star Euro NCAP rating in September 2025 and recorded the highest overall score among plug-in hybrid vehicles tested that year." — company PR (marketersmedia, Sept 2026) — company claim, widely syndicated
• "Lynk & Co 08 EM-P's cumulative deliveries have hit 200,000 units since its launch... sold in over 30 countries and regions across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and North Africa." — ChinaEVHome, Sept 16, 2026
• "The 2026 model, launched in September 2025, lowered the starting price to RMB 175,800 ($26,170), while a 230 Long-Range Max variant was added in January 2026." — ChinaEVHome
• "With 200km of all-electric driving, it supports emission-free commutes, while its total range exceeding 1,100km ensures reliability for longer journeys." — The EV Report (EU launch coverage)