GWM Ora 5 Now Has Hybrid Options and Turbo Engine

The latest GWM Ora 5. (Photo: GWM)

JAKARTA - Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, namely Ora, introduced an important update for its flagship crossover, Ora 5, at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show. Previously only available as a pure electric vehicle, the model now comes with a new option in the form of a hybrid (HEV) and turbo internal combustion engine.

Launching Carnewschina, Tuesday, April 28, this makes Ora 5 one of the most affordable models in GWM's portfolio, with a starting price of 69,800 to 89,800 yuan. In terms of design, the Ora 5 has not undergone significant changes in both the exterior and interior.

The characteristic design of the "cute" tendency is still maintained, so that the appearance is still in line with other models such as Good Cat or Funky Cat which have been known. For the gasoline engine variant, Ora 5 is equipped with a 1.5 liter turbo four cylinder engine with variable geometry turbo (VGT) technology.

The engine produces 135 kW of power and is channeled to the front wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Its top speed is claimed to reach 190 km/h, with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and a fuel consumption of 6.4 liters per 100 km based on the WLTC standard.

Meanwhile, the hybrid version combines a 1.5-liter engine with lower power, namely 115 kW, and an electric motor of 140 kW in the front. Both work through a two-speed hybrid transmission (DHT) system with a total output of 166 kW. Acceleration 0-100 km/h is claimed to be faster, namely 7.7 seconds, with more efficient fuel consumption at 4.5 liters per 100 km.

As an HEV, the Ora 5 is not equipped with an external charging port. This car uses a lithium NMC battery from Svolt, although the capacity has not been revealed. The presence of this model is quite important because it is the first HEV produced by GWM, in the midst of the portfolio of other brands such as Tank and Wey which have always focused on EVs and PHEVs.

In addition, Ora 5 is also the first model equipped with the Coffee Pilot 3 OS driving assistance system with automatic navigation (NOA) capabilities. GWM claims this vehicle is capable of navigating up to 3 km in a multi-level parking area.

In fact, the Ora 5 is touted as the car with the cheapest LiDAR feature in the Chinese market, even though the feature is available as an additional option. In terms of dimensions, the Ora 5 has a length of 4,471 mm, a width of 1,833 mm, a height of 1,641 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,720 mm.

The weight ranges from 1,440 to 1,665 kg, depending on the variant. The front suspension uses McPherson, while the rear relies on multi-link. The presence of this new variant is also GWM's strategy in responding to the slowing conditions of the electric vehicle market, both within and outside China.

Automotive manufacturers are now trying to attract consumers who are still hesitant about EVs by offering a middle solution in the form of hybrids, which are considered more flexible. This step puts GWM in direct competition with other manufacturers, including global brands such as Honda and Toyota, which have been successful in the hybrid segment.