Luxury plug-In hybrid on a budget? 2026 Omoda 9 Family Review

Is the Omoda 9 Super Hybrid PHEV a good family car? In this Baby & Car review, We put the 2026 Omoda 9 Super Hybrid PHEV through real-world family testing to see how practical it actually is for parents — from car seat compatibility and boot space to fuel efficiency, safety and everyday usability. This isn’t a spec-sheet-only review. We tested the Omoda 9 with kids, car seats, a pram and luggage to answer the questions families actually ask before buying a family SUV. What we tested in this review: Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system with a 34kWh battery, Three electric motors delivering instant power and AWD. Real-world fuel use: around 6.1L/100km when used as a hybrid (no charging), Second-row space, flat floor and ease of getting kids in and out, Large boot space for prams, shopping and airport runs, Infotainment, safety tech and family-friendly features. Car seats used in this review: 🔗 Maxi-Cosi Tuva LX harnessed booster seat https://www.babyandcar.com.au/product... 🔗 Maxi-Cosi Mico Plus baby capsule https://www.babyandcar.com.au/product... 🔗 Mother’s Choice Focus harnessed booster seat https://www.babyandcar.com.au/product... We also tested three seats across the second row to see how family friendly this SUV really is. 🔋 Plug-in hybrid explained (for parents) The Omoda 9 can be driven: In EV mode for short trips when charged As a hybrid when the battery drops to around 20% or a combination of both, depending on how and where you drive this makes it a flexible option for families who can’t always charge but still want lower fuel costs. Who this car is best for: Families looking for a budget-conscious PHEV SUV, Parents wanting space, comfort and tech without paying $80K+, One- or two-child families needing strong car seat compatibility, Buyers cross-shopping the BYD Sealion 6, GWM Haval H6 PHEV, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Mazda CX-60 and Jaecoo J7 PHEV 🔗 Helpful links 🎁 Exclusive discount for YouTube subscribers Use code YT50 or click here 👉 https://www.babyandcar.com.au/discoun... 🛒 Shop everything on Baby & Car https://www.babyandcar.com.au/collect... 👶 Car seat installation (Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane) https://www.babyandcar.com.au/collect... 📞 Book a one-on-one family car buying call https://www.babyandcar.com.au/collect... 📝 Read the full written review https://www.babyandcar.com.au/blogs/n... 📲 Follow Baby & Car Instagram: @babyandcar TikTok: @babyandcar Website: https://www.babyandcar.com.au We publish new family car reviews every week, testing cars with real car seats, real prams and real family life. 👍 If this review helped you, like the video, subscribe to Baby & Car, and let me know in the comments what family car you want reviewed next.