The GWM Ora 5 GT features a low-slung stance, an aerodynamic body kit and a large rear wing. Credit: Ora
- Both models offer battery-electric, hybrid and gasoline powertrains, with limited-time prices starting at 71,800 yuan ($10,590).
- The electric versions offer a CLTC range of up to 580 kilometers and can charge from 30% to 80% in 20 minutes.
GWM’s (HKEX: 2333) electric vehicle (EV) brand Ora launched the Ora 5 GT and Ora 5 Sport on Friday, further expanding the lineup of its popular model series.
The Ora 5 Sport is offered in 7 variants, with official starting prices ranging from 81,800 yuan ($12,060) to 135,800 yuan. Limited-time prices range from 71,800 yuan ($10,590) to 125,800 yuan.
The Ora 5 GT is available in 6 variants, with official prices ranging from 99,800 yuan to 143,800 yuan. Limited-time prices range from 89,800 yuan to 133,800 yuan.
Notably, both models are offered with battery-electric, hybrid and gasoline powertrains. Ora was established in 2018 as GWM’s all-electric brand, initially focusing on small EVs priced below 100,000 yuan.
The shift reflects the pragmatic approach Chinese automakers are taking amid an intense price war. GWM’s Global One platform allows a single model to accommodate 3 powertrain types, helping it reach a broader range of buyers.
The Ora 5 Sport measures 4,482 mm in length, 1,833 mm in width and 1,559 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,720 mm. The gasoline and hybrid versions of the Ora 5 GT are 4,500 mm long, while the electric version measures 4,430 mm.
The electric versions use Svolt Energy’s 14-in-1 electric drive system and second-generation short-blade batteries. The motor delivers peak power of 150 kW and peak torque of 260 Nm, while the battery pack has a capacity of 58.3 kWh.
The electric Ora 5 Sport has a CLTC range of 580 kilometers, while the GT offers 550 kilometers. Both consume 11.6 kWh per 100 kilometers, can charge from 30% to 80% in 20 minutes and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds.
The hybrid versions use GWM’s fifth-generation Hi2 intelligent hybrid system, delivering combined power of 166 kW and torque of 476 Nm. Their WLTC fuel consumption is 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers.
The gasoline versions are powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine paired with a third-generation wet 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The system delivers maximum power of 135 kW, with WLTC fuel consumption of 6.4 liters per 100 kilometers.
Higher-priced variants of both models are equipped with LiDAR and GWM’s Coffee Pilot 3 assisted-driving platform. The system supports highway and urban NOA (Navigation on Autopilot) without relying on high-definition maps, as well as cross-floor memory parking over routes of up to 3 kilometers.
Inside, both models feature a 15.6-inch 2.5K floating central touchscreen, a 4-nanometer automotive-grade chip and 20 TOPS of computing power. They also use the Coffee GPT large language model for voice interactions.
The Ora 5 Sport is positioned as a stylish urban model, while the Ora 5 GT emphasizes handling. The GT has a low-slung stance, an aerodynamic body kit, 19-inch wheels and a large rear wing. GWM said the electric version can generate 37 kilograms of downforce at 180 km/h.
The electric GT also features a red trigger button for activating Super Sport mode and a system that simulates the sound of a V8 engine.
The 2 new models are based on the Ora 5, which was launched in December last year. The Ora 5 was the brand’s first all-new model in more than 2 years, competing with models including the BYD (HKEX: 1211) Yuan Plus and the Leapmotor (HKEX: 9863) B10.
Ora sold 37,209 vehicles from January through July, accounting for 5.38% of GWM’s total sales during the period, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.
GWM’s overseas sales surged 50.93% year-on-year to 62,015 units in July, while domestic sales fell 27.23%.
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