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 Hunter Diesel vs GWM ORA 5: the short answer
Hunter Diesel and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 85,000 cheaperHunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Hunter Diesel110 kW
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Hunter Diesel226 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 Hunter Diesel
4WD AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
ORA 5
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
On sale
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Length
5330 mm
4471 mm
Width
1930 mm
1833 mm
Height
1875 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
228 l
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 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
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 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
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
D20TCID
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
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
110 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
350 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
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
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
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
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Open differential with electronic traction control
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
3.73
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic automatic gear selector
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Open differential with electronic traction control
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Open differential with electronic traction control
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Front row
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-colour rhythmic
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Driver door
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
50 W
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic front wiper
AC Type
Manual climate control
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
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Infotainment System
10-inch touchscreen
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
4.2-inch driver information display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
3
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
10-inch
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Front
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
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
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
27 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal | Eco | Sport
Locking Differential
Rear
Open differential with electronic traction control
4WD System Type
4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
569900
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
569900
599900
Spec
Hunter Diesel
ORA 5
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs ORA 5 56.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs ORA 5 90.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs ORA 5 88.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs ORA 5 54.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
ORA 5 leads by 2 points
Hunter Diesel and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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