A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but 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 5,000 cheaperCoolray from ZAR 369,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Coolray
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Coolray128 kW
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Coolray290 Nm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Coolray15.38 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
ORA 5175 mm
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Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
On sale
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Length
4380 mm
4471 mm
Width
1795 mm
1833 mm
Height
1609 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
-
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Turbocharged
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
128 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
290 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
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
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
Coolray
ORA 5
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
-
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
FWD
-
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
-
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
-
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
-
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Litres
45
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
-
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Front row
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
-
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi-colour rhythmic
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Climate Control
Climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver door
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
-
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
Climate control
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
Coolray
ORA 5
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
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
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
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
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
-
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Ownership Role
top
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
429900
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
429900
599900
Spec
Coolray
ORA 5
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited 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
This Coolray and ORA 5 comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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