A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 75,000 cheaperAsambe Taxi from ZAR 439,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Asambe Taxi100 kW
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Asambe Taxi200 Nm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
Asambe Taxi2400 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Asambe TaxiNot Officially Disclosed
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Asambe TaxiNot Officially Disclosed
ORA 5175 mm
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Foton Asambe Taxi
2.4i Petrol (16 Seater)
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2024
2026
Generation
High-roof, long-wheelbase 16-seat View-based minibus measuring 5,390 mm long.
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
Current South African Asambe Taxi range, with no separate facelift identified.
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
Minibus
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
On sale
Segment
16-seat taxi
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger commercial vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Length
5390 mm
4471 mm
Width
1920 mm
1833 mm
Height
2285 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
3110 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
228 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
415 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
16 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
5 rows
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
960 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
100 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
200 Nm
260 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
58.33 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
520 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Open differential with electronic traction control
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
3.73
Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic automatic gear selector
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Open differential with electronic traction control
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Open differential with electronic traction control
Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
No
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Front row
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Seat Material
Fabric
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-colour rhythmic
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Fabric
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver door
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
50 W
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic front wiper
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
2
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch colour instrument cluster
10.25-inch
USB Ports
1 driver USB port
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Emerald Green, Matte Grey, Ayers Grey, Hamilton White, Sterling Silver, Night Black, Brilliant Rose with a black roof, and Lake Blue with a black roof
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal | Eco | Sport
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Open differential with electronic traction control
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Tyre Size
195R15C
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch wheels
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Service Plan
Service plans available
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
439900 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
439900
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
439900
599900
Spec
Asambe Taxi
ORA 5
Warranty
2 years / 200,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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