Changan Deepal S07 vs GWM ORA 5

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.

Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
VS
GWM ORA 5 in South Africa

GWM ORA 5

BEV Ultra Luxury Electric Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 260 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs GWM ORA 5: the short answer

Deepal S07 and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

ORA 5 starts ZAR 631,000 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 ORA 5
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm ORA 5175 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

GWM ORA 5

BEV Ultra Luxury

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

ORA 5

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

ORA 5

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deepal S07 ORA 5
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Not Applicable
Body Style Coupe SUV Compact SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active On sale
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car Passenger vehicle
Spec Deepal S07 ORA 5
Length 4750 mm 4471 mm
Width 1930 mm 1833 mm
Height 1625 mm 1641 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 228 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 1970 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 415 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 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

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and ORA 5 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Deepal S07 65 vs ORA 5 56.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs ORA 5 90.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs ORA 5 88.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs ORA 5 54.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs ORA 5 not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Deepal S07 leads by 6 points

Deepal S07 and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 6 points
71
#2

ORA 5

62% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 90 Check Practicality 54
Performance 56
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 54
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Deepal S07 +9 Efficiency Level Safety Deepal S07 +4 Practicality Deepal S07 +12

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

ORA 5

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 54/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 71 pts for ORA 5

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, ORA 5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Deepal S07 vs ORA 5 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.