This is the Time It Took to Design the Omoda O4

KatadataOTO – Developing a car usually takes quite a long time. The Omoda O4, which was just introduced in Wuhu, China, is no exception.

Arturo Arino, Omoda O4 Design Director, revealed that designing the latest model took him a considerable amount of time. This is because there are many details to pay attention to.

“From the sketch, I needed about a year to make it,” he told KatadataOTO during the product introduction.

He revealed that when creating a vehicle, the company sometimes has to work at a different pace.

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“Designing a vehicle usually takes about nine months or a year. But the market changes very quickly, so sometimes when we finish making a car, the needs have already changed,” he then said.

He also revealed that one of the main attractions of this car is the sharp design of the headlights. In addition, the rear lights also

Although it has been introduced, the Omoda O4 itself cannot be launched yet. This is because there are still various things that need to be developed.

Shawn Xu, CEO of Omoda and Jaecoo International, revealed that the launch itself is planned to take place globally next year.

“The plan is to launch globally next year. We will consider entering Indonesia,” said Shawn Xu, CEO of Omoda and Jaecoo International, to the media earlier this afternoon.

He also revealed that the Omoda O4 will come with various technologies to enhance driving pleasure. Thanks to this, customers can choose a vehicle according to their needs and desires.

“We will embed ICE, Hybrid, EV, and PHEV options into the car, so it is expected to meet the needs of all markets. But of course, the vehicle still needs further development,” Swan Xu then said.

It was previously reported that the Omoda O4 was officially introduced to become one of the company's flagship models in the future. The car comes with a sharp design from all sides to meet the needs of the younger generation.

From the outside, the design looks aggressive and is reinforced by the use of slim headlamps. The car is also equipped with 18-inch wheels, making it look more robust.

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Entering the cabin, the dashboard is designed with inspiration from a spacecraft cockpit. Thanks to this, all controls will be focused towards the driver, making it easier to handle.

Unfortunately, as of this writing, the company has not yet mentioned the price range for the Omoda O4.