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ORA 5 starts ZAR 170,090 cheaperEclipse Cross from ZAR 534,990 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3500 rpm
260 Nm
Engine Size
1499 cc
Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
13 km/l
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
180 mm
175 mm
Boot / Load Bay
437 l
-
Airbags
7
6
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
-
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2021
2026
Generation
First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
Current South African facelift specification.
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
On sale
Segment
Compact crossover SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Length
4545 mm
4471 mm
Width
1805 mm
1833 mm
Height
1685 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
437 l
-
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2100 kg
-
Payload Capacity
610 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
-
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
-
Front Headroom
1003 mm
-
Rear Headroom
932 mm
-
Front Legroom
1039 mm
-
Rear Legroom
943 mm
-
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
4B40
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 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
Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
75 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
84.8 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3500 rpm
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
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.9 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
73.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.8 Nm/tonne
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
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Gearbox
CVT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
-
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
No
-
Paddle Shifters
Yes
-
Final Drive Ratio
6.026
-
Number of Gears
1
-
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
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
No
-
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
-
Axle Layout
4x2
-
Rear Differential Lock
No
-
Transmission Speeds
1
-
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
-
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
-
Charging Type
Not Applicable
-
Fuel Tank Litres
63
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
818
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Highway
847 km
-
Range Real World Mixed
761 km
-
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
AEB
No
Yes
BA
Yes
-
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
No
Hill Hold
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
-
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
No
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
-
Auto Highbeam
No
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
-
Around View Monitor
No
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Seat Material
Synthetic suede and leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Front
Ventilated Seats
No
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
No
Multi-colour rhythmic
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Synthetic suede and leather
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Climate Control
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Driver door
Push Button Start
Yes
-
Wireless Charging
No
50 W
Sunroof
Yes
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Automatic front wiper
AC Type
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
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
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Black Mica
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
Yes
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
-
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
-
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
No
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
-
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
-
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
620000 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
620000
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
620000
599900
Spec
Eclipse Cross
ORA 5
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
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