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Recorded price context
C-HR:
last listed from
ZAR 429,000
·
ORA 5:
current from
ZAR 364,900
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Specification
C-HR
ORA 5
Maximum Power
C-HR134 kW
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
C-HR190 Nm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
C-HR1987 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
C-HR19.2 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
C-HR160 mm
ORA 5175 mm
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Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Not Applicable
Body Style
5-door Crossover SUV
Compact SUV
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
discontinued
On sale
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
-
Vehicle Type
5-door Crossover SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Length
4390 mm
4471 mm
Width
1796 mm
1833 mm
Height
1550 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
-
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
-
Payload Capacity
430 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
-
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
1 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Front Headroom
993 mm
-
Rear Headroom
946 mm
-
Front Legroom
1030 mm
-
Rear Legroom
881 mm
-
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
134 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
260 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
e-CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
58.33 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
400 V
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
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
-
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
-
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
-
Number of Gears
6
-
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
FWD
-
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
-
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
-
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
-
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
-
Axle Layout
FWD
-
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
6
-
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
17 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
-
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
-
Charging Type
Not Applicable
-
Fuel Tank Litres
43
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Yes
-
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
No
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front row
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Auto Hold
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Modes
Not confirmed
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seat and backrest
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multi-colour rhythmic
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Yes
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Driver door
Push Button Start
Standard
-
Wireless Charging
Standard
50 W
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Automatic front wiper
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
-
Push Button Start
Standard
-
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Temporary T135/90 D17
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Automatic
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch alloy
Sound System
8
6
Unlocking
Smart Key
Driver door
Wireless Charger
Standard
50 W
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Folding Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Heated Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Air Vents
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
Not confirmed
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Audio Speakers
8
6
Infotainment Screen
10.1
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
10.1
14.6-inch
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
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
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Rear LED
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Yes
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Yes
Headlights
LED Matrix
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Rear Wiper
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
Not confirmed
LED
LED Tail Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Approach Angle
25 deg
-
Departure Angle
23 deg
-
Wading Depth
500 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
-
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
225/60 R18
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
-
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Yes
Electronic parking brake
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-link independent
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Warranty Years
3
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
3
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty
3
7 years / 200,000 km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Service Plan
Yes
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
Not confirmed
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
C-HR
ORA 5
Ownership Role
Private and family
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
499000 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
499000
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
499000
599900
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