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Chery Group Cracks Australia Top Five In Record Time
Chery Group has jumped into Australia’s top five carmakers in May 2026, posting a combined 6,971 sales across the Chery and Omoda Jaecoo brands. Chery itself moved 4,401 units while Omoda Jaecoo added 2,570 – impressive numbers for a group that only relaunched locally three years ago.
Both the Tiggo 4 and the Jaecoo J5 EV made the cut among Australia’s top 10 passenger models for the month, showing demand for familiar petrol designs and new energy vehicles alike. It is proof that cheap and cheerful is no longer the whole story – buyers want tech, safety and value in one neat package.
Rapid Rise
The group is celebrating its 23rd consecutive month of growth, which suggests this is not a flash in the pan. A multi-brand approach – offering internal combustion, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full battery electric options – appears to be working. Dealers are selling, customers are buying, and the balance sheet is smiling.
What Comes Next
Chery Group is not stopping at a top-five finish. The rollout for the year includes a new ute, a fresh crossover, and the planned launch of an additional brand. The strategy is clear – broaden the portfolio, cover more buyer types, and keep the momentum rolling.
So yes, a rapid climb into the big league. Whether the group can stay there will depend on aftersales, dealer strength and the usual ingredient that decides automotive careers – whether customers keep coming back for the next model.
Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
A former snowboarding pro and programmer, he brings both creative flair and technical know-how to his reviews. From high-performance cars to clever gadgets, he explores how innovation shapes the way we move, connect and live.
