Omoda 9 Interior Review: A Mix of innovation and Oddities
The Omoda 9 boasts a feature-rich interior with aโข focus on comfort โคand technology, though it’s not without it’s quirks.
A notable comfort feature โis the โขmassageโ function integrated โinto the air conditioning menu, allowing adjustmentโ of intensity and program. โคWhile potentially beneficial for passengers on long journeys,the driver may not find it suitable. Headroom is โคsomewhat limited,โ but โa 1.4-meter long, electrically-opening panoramic โsunroof helps mitigate this. The audio experience โis impressive thanks to a standard Sony โคpremium system with 14 speakers, including those embedded in the driver’s seat โheadrest.
The Omoda 9 โimproves upon the smaller Omoda 5’s โfully touchscreen-controlled climate โsystem by incorporating three mechanical rotary controls alongside buttons for quick โaccess to functions like windshield demisting and rear heating. Surprisingly, the left rotaryโ dial controls temperature. However, this is where a design flaw emerges: while the air conditioning is two-zone, โonly one physical temperature controller exists. This controller adjusts airflow speed, meaning the passenger must adjust their temperature โexclusivelyโ via the touchscreen โค- though conveniently,โ this can be doneโ from the default layout without navigating sub-menus. โ The temperature can also be unified, allowing control of both zones with the single wheel.
Rear passengers benefit from a generous 2,800mm wheelbase providing ample legroom, though headroomโ remains average.โค The rearโ doors feature seat-shaped controls for independent backrest inclination โฃadjustment. Interestingly, a portion of the switch is non-functional, as the rear bench is notโ longitudinally adjustable. While this inclination adjustment is a welcome feature, similar โคfunctionality was offered in olderโ vehicles like the ford โคScorpio and โคRenault Safrane, often with a wider range and sliding seats. Despite this, the system is unique in its class. Rear passengersโ can also controlโ the front โคpassenger seat using buttons on the โouterโค side of the backrest, a feature commonlyโฃ found in luxury vehicles like those from Hyundai.
The interior door handles are uniquely designed as an extensionโ of the โคarmrest, similar โto the new Volkswagen T-Roc. While this design was previously criticized (as seen in the Fiat Regata), it’s less problematic in the โขage of electronic controls.Rear door child locks are controlled electrically, but regrettably operate together with a single button.
Source: auto.cz/David โRajdl.
