Chery has sustained its rapid sales climb across Australia, with the Tiggo 4 small SUV now joined in the top-10 models by the Jaecoo J5 from sister brand Omoda Jaecoo.

The automaker highlights its performance as a combined group, claiming fifth place among manufacturers when Chery and Omoda Jaecoo volumes are added together.

May deliveries reached 6971 units across both marques, split as 4401 for Chery and 2570 for Omoda Jaecoo. This placed the group behind only Ford, BYD, the Hyundai Motor Group and Toyota.

The Chery Group captured 6.5 per cent of the market that month. Standing alone, the Chery brand ranked ninth with 4401 sales, ahead of MG and Mitsubishi yet just behind GWM.

It marks the 23rd straight month of rising sales for the group in Australia.

Year-to-date the combined operation sits sixth with 26726 units sold and a 5.4 per cent share, trailing the same major groups plus Mazda.

Chery announced in late 2025 its intention for the namesake brand to reach the top five by 2027, aided by an upcoming ute model. It also aims for one of its other marques to enter the top 10 in the same timeframe.

Through the first five months the Chery brand holds ninth place while Omoda Jaecoo sits 20th.

Omoda Jaecoo appears best placed to achieve the top-10 target, given later arrival dates for Lepas, iCaur and Freelander.

"A top-five ranking in Australia marks a key milestone, yet it more importantly shows growing acceptance of Chinese brands and the confidence Australian buyers place in Chery and Omoda Jaecoo," said Chery Group Australia CEO Lewis Lu.

"Three years after restarting local operations as a challenger, our combined line-up now competes with long-established companies. The result reflects strong products, committed dealers and a dedicated team," he added.

"We are pleased yet remain focused on sustainable progress through better service, an expanded dealer network and future technology investment. We believe further gains lie ahead."

Chery returned as a factory-supported brand in 2023, while Omoda Jaecoo began deliveries early in 2025.

Although the sister brand operates at similar price points, the company maintains that each marque attracts distinct buyers and therefore avoids direct overlap.

Future expansion could test those ambitions, with iCaur, Lepas and Freelander scheduled for 2026-2027 alongside Jetour, which will operate separately.

This multi-brand approach differs from GWM, MG and BYD strategies that consolidate or limit new marques in the local market.