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.
GWM Jolion Pro Limited vs GWM ORA 5: the short answer
Jolion Pro Limited and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 66,550 cheaperJolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Jolion Pro Limited105 kW
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Jolion Pro Limited210 Nm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
Jolion Pro Limited1500 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Jolion Pro Limited12.3 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Jolion Pro Limited168 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.
GWM Jolion Pro Limited
1.5T Super Luxury Limited 7DCT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
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)
Jolion Pro Limited
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
ORA 5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Jolion Pro Limited
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited 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
SUV
Compact SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
On sale
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Length
4470 mm
4471 mm
Width
1898 mm
1833 mm
Height
1625 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
148 mm
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
291 l
228 l
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1870 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
405 kg
415 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
900 mm
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam composite
Multi-link independent
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
All doors, one-touch anti-pinch
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Driver door
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50 W
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Automatic front wiper
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
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
jolion-pro-limited
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
50 W
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 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
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
105 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
210 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
7-Speed DCT
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
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Gearbox
Automatic
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
7
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Electronic automatic gear selector
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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
Automatic
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
7
1
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 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
12.3 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
55 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
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Airbags
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front row
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
4 rear sensors
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Seat Material
Leatherette
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Multi-colour rhythmic
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfibre leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
4-way electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro Limited grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Floor Mats
Limited-edition branded carpets
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Black leatherette
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Infotainment System
12.4-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch LCD
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear Type A + Type C
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.4
14.6-inch
Infotainment Display
12.4
-
Infotainment Screen
12.4
14.6-inch
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Voice Control
Standard
Yes
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12.4
14.6-inch
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Black
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
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Standard
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Exterior Trim
Green exterior accents
-
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
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
168 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
168 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
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
18
18-inch alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Brake Caliper Colour
Green
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
12 months / 15,000 km
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
7 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
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
Jolion Pro Limited
ORA 5
Ownership Role
Top
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
431450 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
431450
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
431450
599900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jolion Pro Limited 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: Jolion Pro Limited 45 vs ORA 5 56.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro Limited 51 vs ORA 5 90.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro Limited 90 vs ORA 5 88.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro Limited 56 vs ORA 5 54.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro Limited 94 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 5 points
Jolion Pro Limited and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
ORA 5 +11
Efficiency
ORA 5 +39
Safety
Jolion Pro Limited +2
Practicality
Jolion Pro Limited +2
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
Jolion Pro Limited
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
94/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 66 pts for Jolion Pro Limited
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, Jolion Pro Limited may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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