Roof Bars for Chery, Omoda and Jaecoo: UK Fitment Guide

Quick answer: Chery, Omoda and Jaecoo are three brands from the same Chinese manufacturer, Chery Automobile. In the UK, the Chery Tiggo range, the Omoda 5 and the Jaecoo 7 are all fitted with flush-mounted roof rails, so they take flush-rail roof bars. Raised-rail and bare-roof bars will not fit these vehicles.

How are Chery, Omoda and Jaecoo related?

Chery Automobile is one of China's largest vehicle exporters. Omoda and Jaecoo are separate retail brands operating under the same parent group, launched in the UK from 2023 onwards.

The practical consequence for roof bars is that the three brands share engineering conventions. Where a Chery Tiggo uses flush rails, the equivalent Omoda and Jaecoo models generally do too.

Some vehicles carry different badges in different markets. The Chery Tiggo 8 has been sold as the Fownix Tiggo 8 in parts of the Middle East, and Omoda models are branded Chery Omoda in some regions. The vehicle underneath, and therefore the roof bar that fits it, is the same.

Which roof bars fit the Chery Tiggo range?

The Chery Tiggo 8 (2018 onwards) and Tiggo 8 Pro use flush-mounted roof rails and require flush-rail bars. The rails sit directly against the roof panel with no gap underneath.

Axenture currently lists 22 products across the Chery range, covering the Tiggo 3X, Tiggo 4, Tiggo 5, Tiggo 7, Tiggo 7 Pro, Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 8 Pro, in black and grey finishes.

The Tiggo 8 set is a lockable two-piece aluminium bar rated at 75 kg dynamic load while driving and 150 kg static load when parked. It functions as a base bar for roof boxes, bike carriers and ski carriers.

Before ordering, confirm the rail type on your specific car. Chery trim levels vary by market, and a small number of Tiggo variants have been supplied without rails.

Which roof bars fit the Omoda 5?

The Omoda 5 (2024 onwards, UK market) is fitted with flush roof rails and takes flush-rail bars. Independent roof bar suppliers including Travall and Thule dealers list the Omoda 5 exclusively under flush-rail fitment.

The Omoda 5 arrived in the UK in 2023 as the brand's launch model and has become the group's highest-volume UK product. Aftermarket accessory coverage has lagged behind sales volume, so owners frequently find fewer options than for equivalent Kia or Hyundai models.

Because the Omoda 5 uses the same rail architecture as the Chery Tiggo 8, a correctly sized flush-rail bar with a matching bracket profile is the right category of product. Always check the stated vehicle fitment on the listing rather than assuming cross-compatibility.

Which roof bars fit the Jaecoo 7?

The Jaecoo 7 (2024 onwards) uses flush roof rails. The J7 SHS plug-in hybrid, introduced for 2025, uses the same roof configuration. The larger Jaecoo J8 is also listed with flush rails.

Axenture lists three Jaecoo 7 products: two lockable flush-rail sets in black and grey, and a third flush-rail variant. Jaecoo 5 and J8 coverage is not yet available.

Jaecoo positions itself as the more premium of the group's two new UK brands, and buyers frequently pair the vehicle with roof boxes for touring use. A flush-rail base bar is the required starting point for any of those accessories.

Why is aftermarket choice limited for these brands?

Roof bar manufacturers develop brackets per vehicle, which takes time and tooling investment. Brands that entered the UK in 2023 and 2024 have not yet accumulated the aftermarket support that a Ford or Volkswagen model receives.

The gap is narrowing. Thule, Travall and Green Valley now list Omoda 5 and Jaecoo 7 fitments, and specialist suppliers have followed.

For owners, the practical effect is that searching by roof type — "flush rail roof bars" — often returns more usable results than searching by brand name alone.

How do I confirm my rail type before ordering?

1. Stand beside the car at roof height.
2. Look for two rails running front to back along the roof.
3. Try to slide a finger between the rail and the roof panel.
4. No gap means flush rails. A visible gap means raised rails.
5. No rails at all means you need bare-roof bars, not flush-rail bars.

This check takes under a minute and prevents the most common cause of returns.

Frequently asked questions

Will Chery Tiggo 8 bars fit an Omoda 5? Both vehicles use flush rails, but rail spacing and bracket profile differ between models. Order the set listed for your specific vehicle.

Is Fownix the same as Chery? Yes. Fownix is a badge used for Chery vehicles in some export markets. A Fownix Tiggo 8 Pro is mechanically a Chery Tiggo 8 Pro.

Does the Omoda 5 EV use the same roof bars as the petrol model? The roof structure is shared, but confirm the listing states your powertrain and model year, as some EV variants have a panoramic roof that changes the load rating.

What load can I carry? Flush-rail aluminium bars are typically rated at 75 kg dynamic and 150 kg static. The vehicle handbook may state a lower roof limit, in which case the lower figure applies.

Are these bars lockable? Axenture flush-rail sets for the Chery and Jaecoo range include locks as standard.

Model summary

Sources for external fitment data: Travall vehicle fitment listings, Thule authorised dealer fitment guides, Honest John vehicle specifications.