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.
ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EXTER remains close.
EXTER starts ZAR 95,000 cheaperEXTER from ZAR 269,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
EXTER
ORA 5
Maximum Power
EXTER5 kW
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
EXTER114 Nm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
EXTER1197 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
EXTER16.9 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
EXTER185 mm
ORA 5175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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.
Hyundai EXTER
1.2 Elite AMT Two Tone
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
EXTER
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
ORA 5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
EXTER
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African EXTER listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
On sale
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
999 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Length
3815 mm
4471 mm
Width
1710 mm
1833 mm
Height
1631 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
391 l
228 l
Kerb Weight
999 kg
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
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
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
EXTER
ORA 5
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Driver door
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless
50 W
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic front wiper
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
4
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Cloth
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Multifunction
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
exter
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
5 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
114 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
5 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.1 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
EXTER
ORA 5
Gearbox
AMT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.73
Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
Automated Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Electronic automatic gear selector
Gear Shift Type
AMT
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Gearbox Type
AMT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
19.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Charging Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
37 l
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
420 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
6
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
6
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front row
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
Halogen with automatic function
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Seat Material
Cloth
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi-colour rhythmic
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Microfibre leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EXTER grade before assuming a feature is included.
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Infotainment System
SYNC
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Standard
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
-
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
14.6-inch
Audio Controls On Steering
Multifunction
-
Rear Usb
Standard
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
14.6-inch
Multi Information Display
Digital display
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
H-signature LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
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
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
H-signature LED
LED
Led Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
Yes
Auto Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
-
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
-
Daytime Running Lights
H-signature LED
LED
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen with automatic function
-
Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Yes
Headlight Type
Halogen with automatic function
Yes
Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal | Eco | Sport
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Multifunction
-
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
12 months / 15,000 km
Battery Warranty
4
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Warranty Years
5
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
7 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty
5
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
0 g/km tailpipe
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not Applicable
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
EXTER
ORA 5
Ownership Role
Flagship
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
334900 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
334900
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
334900
599900
In depth: how these cars differ
This EXTER 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: EXTER 19 vs ORA 5 56.
Efficiency index: EXTER 66 vs ORA 5 90.
Safety-equipment index: EXTER 84 vs ORA 5 88.
Practicality index: EXTER 65 vs ORA 5 54.
Ownership-cover index: EXTER 65 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.
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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
ORA 5 leads by 13 points
ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EXTER remains close.
Performance
ORA 5 +37
Efficiency
ORA 5 +24
Safety
ORA 5 +4
Practicality
EXTER +11
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
EXTER
Performance
19/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 58 pts for EXTER
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, EXTER may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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