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.
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Recorded price context
H1:
last listed from
ZAR 229,900
·
ORA 5:
current from
ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
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Specification
H1
ORA 5
Maximum Power
H178 kW @ 6000 rpm
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
H1135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
H11497 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
H17.0 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
H1160 mm
ORA 5175 mm
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Spec
H1
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2015
2026
Generation
Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor.
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life.
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Body Style
Not confirmed
Compact SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
On sale
Segment
Not confirmed
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Passenger vehicle
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Length
4002 mm
4471 mm
Width
1740 mm
1833 mm
Height
1567 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
175 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1770 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
-
Front Headroom
975 mm
-
Rear Headroom
950 mm
-
Front Legroom
1020 mm
-
Rear Legroom
840 mm
-
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Front Track Width
1490 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1480 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-link independent
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Bar
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Driver door
Push Button Start
Not Available
-
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50 W
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic front wiper
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1100 l
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1100 l
-
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Manual Fold
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard Driver
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
-
12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Limiter
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
-
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Temporary T135/90 D17
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
15 Inches
18-inch alloy
Sound System
4
6
Unlocking
Not Available
Driver door
Wireless Charger
Not Available
50 W
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Folding Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Heated Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Air Vents
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
Not confirmed
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
GW4G15
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
73.5 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
78 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
135 Nm @ 4000 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
155 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
13.5 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
H1
ORA 5
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
6-Speed CVT
Automatic
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.94:1
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.2
-
Number of Gears
6
-
Transmission Type
Automatic CVT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
6
-
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Electronic column shifter
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
7.0 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
6.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
8.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
-
Fuel Tank Litres
42
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
520 km NEDC
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Airbags
4
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Alarm System
Not Available
-
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Seats
Front-row reminder
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
Safety Rating
4
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
EBD
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
No
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Front row
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
-
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Hold
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Modes
Not confirmed
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Seat Material
Fabric
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seat and backrest
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi-colour rhythmic
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
-
Front Armrest
Front Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
1190 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1150 mm
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
0
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Microfibre leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue Speedometer
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Apple CarPlay
No
Wireless
Android Auto
No
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
6
Navigation System
No
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
10.25-inch
USB Ports
1
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
No
Wireless
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
-
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
7
14.6-inch
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Speakers
4
6
Infotainment Screen
7
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
7
14.6-inch
Infotainment System
Not confirmed
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
H1
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Plastic Body Cladding
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
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
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
-
Wing Mirror Type
Manual Black Mirrors
-
Rear Wiper
Standard
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Body-Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
Not Available
LED
Led Headlights
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear LED
Headlamps
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Headlight Type
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Headlights
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
Not confirmed
LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
LED Tail Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Approach Angle
23 deg
-
Departure Angle
27 deg
-
Wading Depth
0 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
-
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Tyre Size
195/65R15
225/60 R18
Wheel Type
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
-
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Temporary T135/90 D17
Front Brake Disc Diameter
254 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
200 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Drum Rear
-
Tyre Load Index
89
-
Tyre Speed Rating
T
-
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
18-inch alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
18-inch alloy
Wheels
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Service Interval
15000
12 months / 15,000 km
Approx Service Cost
1500
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
-
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000
-
First Service At
1000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
15000
-
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Warranty Years
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Basic Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
H1
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
71 dB
-
Variable Valve Timing
Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT)
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Not Applicable
Particulate Filter
Not Applicable
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
-
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.8 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7.2 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
7.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
9.0 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
0
-
Spec
H1
ORA 5
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
Not confirmed
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
Not confirmed
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
599900
In depth: how these cars differ
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