With a price of 449,900 Mexican peso (MXN) ($24,070.20 USD) it is comparable to many U.S. compact SUVs at a lower cost, unless you want to buy one in the U.S., where tariffs will increase the price by anywhere from 50-150%, depending on how President Trump feels about China on any particular day. In general terms, you can't buy a Chinese branded car, truck, or SUV in the U.S. because of the high protectionist tariffs.
The Omoda C5 compares with equivalent SUVs available in the U.S. such as the Honda CR-V ($31,495), Mazda CX-5 ($30,265), Ford Bronco Sport ($32,990), or Toyota RAV4 ($31,000). Car & Driver reviewed these and other models as the best compact SUVs for 2025.
All of these vehicles get anywhere from 25-31 MPG, some are available as hybrids or EVs as well.
Editor's Note: Prices quoted for SUVs available in the U.S. are from Car & Driver and do not adequately reflect the price increases due to tariffs. Some of these vehicles are manufactured in the U.S., some not, making price comparisons difficult at best.
When it comes to electric vehicles, the news is only going to get worse for Americans as the EV tax credits expire in September, adding as much as $7500 to the price of already-overpriced EVs. Meanwhile, in China, the #1 EV manufacturer, BYD, recently lowered the price on its entry-level Seagull to under $8,000.
Yes, that's right. Under $8,000. And while the Seagull is a super-compact all-electric vehicle, it will still get drivers from point A to point B. The car is smaller than the discontinued Chevy Bolt EV (4,145 mm long, 1,765 mm wide, and 1,611 mm tall). It’s about the size of a Fiat 500e. The Seagull EV is also sold in other global markets like Mexico and Brazil as the Dolphin Mini.
But, here's the reality check. Later this year, the Seagull will launch in Europe as the Dolphin Surf, with expected prices starting under #20,000 ($26,000). If that's the European price, imagine the U.S. price to be equal if not 25-50% higher.
Tariffs are yet to have much effect, but will begin to show price hikes on August 1st as many go live. Envy of the Global South may begin to appear in America and Europe.
After Monday's pump-and-dump, the Shiller PE now stands at 38.45, just shy of the second-highest ever, 38.58, from October, 2021. With earnings coming out fast and furious over the next two weeks, there's sure to be some sentiment on earnings sufficient to move the needle a little higher.
Monday's trading was typical of a bear market, not the current bull, and could presage a topping out in stocks. The Dow gave up more than 250 points after hitting the highs for the day just after 1:30 pm ET. The NASDAQ and S&P slid from early highs as well, but managed to remain in positive territory.
Tuesday morning's earnings reports are not stacking up well. General Motors (GM) took a $1.1 billion tariff-related hit to its bottom line in the second quarter. Adjusted earnings per share fell to $2.53 compared with $3.06 a year earlier. Shares are three percent lower pre-market.
Lockheed Martin (LMT) is reeling pre-market, down more than seven percent, after the company reported earnings of $1.46 per share, down from $6.85 per share last year. Lockheed said it recorded $1.6 billion in pretax losses on different programs, as well as $169 million in charges during the quarter, which impacted earnings by $5.83 per share. Ouch!
Stocks futures are setting up for a flat to lower open, Dow futures off 27 points, S&P futures up 3, NASDAQ futures are down 5.
Gold and silver are ripping higher prior to the opening bell. Gold is at $3,421.70. Silver, $39.60.
And most of the tariffs haven't even started. Look out below?
At the Close, Monday, July 21, 2025:
Dow: 44,323.07, -19.12 (-0.04%)
NASDAQ: 20,974.17, +78.52 (+0.38%)
S&P 500: 6,305.60, +8.81 (+0.14%)
NYSE Composite: 20,514.47, -27.09 (-0.13%)
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