Toyota GR86 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.

Toyota GR86 in South Africa

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 km/l
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

Toyota GR86 vs GWM ORA 5: the short answer

ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.

ORA 5 starts ZAR 385,000 cheaper GR86 from ZAR 749,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR86 ORA 5
Maximum Power GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size GR862387 cc ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy GR8610.9 km/l ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance GR86130 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.

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic

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

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)

GR86

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

ORA 5

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR86

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

ORA 5

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR86 ORA 5
360 Degree Camera Not Available Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Around View Monitor Not Available Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking Not Available Yes
Auto Lights Standard -
Auto Wipers Standard Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Not Available Yes
Blind Spot Warning Not Available Yes
Cruise Control Standard Adaptive
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available Yes
Emergency Braking Not Available -
EV Mode Not Available -
Lane Departure Warning Not Available Yes
Lane Keep Assist Not Available Yes
Parking Distance Sensors Rear -
Parking Sensor Rear -
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Pre-Collision System Not Available -
Rain Sensor Wipers Standard -
Rear View Camera Standard 360-degree panoramic view
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available Alert and braking
Rear View Camera Standard -
Reverse Camera Standard 360-degree panoramic view
Reverse Camera Type Standard -
Reversing Camera Standard -
Surround View Camera Not Available Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Rear Yes
Auto Highbeam Not Available Yes
Park Assist Not Available Yes
Forward Collision Warning Not Available Yes
Auto Hold - Yes
Steering Modes - Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec GR86 ORA 5
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 Standard Yes
Axle Layout RWD Front driven axle
Differential Lock Not Applicable Open differential with electronic traction control
Differential Type Front Not Available -
Differential Type Rear Not Available -
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Drivetrain Layout Rear Wheel Drive FWD
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Open differential with electronic traction control
Number of Gears 4 1
Gear Shift Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters Electronic column shifter
Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters Automatic
Gearbox Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters Automatic
LSD Available Torsen LSD No
Low Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Standard Yes
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Open differential with electronic traction control
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard Not Available -
Transmission Speeds 4 1
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable 3.73
Clutch Type Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Electronic automatic gear selector

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR86 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: GR86 67 vs ORA 5 56.

Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs ORA 5 90.

Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs ORA 5 88.

Practicality index: GR86 46 vs ORA 5 54.

Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 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

ORA 5 leads by 10 points

ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 62% source coverage
71
#1 Evidence leader

ORA 5

62% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 90 Check Practicality 54
Performance 56
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 54
Leads by 10 points
61
#2

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 67
Efficiency 45
Safety 96
Practicality 46
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GR86 +11 Efficiency ORA 5 +45 Safety GR86 +8 Practicality ORA 5 +8

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

ORA 5

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

GR86

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 46/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM ORA 5 leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts vs 61 pts for GR86

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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GR86 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.