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
Kona:
last listed from
ZAR 459,900
·
ORA 5:
current from
ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Kona
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Kona88 kW @ 5500 rpm
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Kona172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
Kona998 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Kona15.5 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Kona165 mm
ORA 5175 mm
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Spec
Kona
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2018
2026
Generation
Second generation Kona on Hyundai's K2 GEN platform; the design is more conservative than the first gen but better resolved
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
Second generation launched globally in 2023 and brought to SA; softened styling compared to the sharper first gen, improved interior quality and tech
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg
1460 kg
-
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
Kona
ORA 5
Length
4355 mm
4471 mm
Width
1825 mm
1833 mm
Height
1570 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
175 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
466 l
-
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Spec
Kona
ORA 5
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic
Power Windows
All
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Driver door
Push Button Start
Yes
-
Wireless Charging
Yes
50 W
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Automatic front wiper
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Power Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Temporary T135/90 D17
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
18-inch alloy
Sound System
8 Bose Premium
6
Unlocking
Yes
Driver door
Wireless Charger
Yes
50 W
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
Kona
ORA 5
Engine
1-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
998 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
3
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
172 Nm @ 1500 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
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
60.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
117.8 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
Kona
ORA 5
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
-
LSD Available
No
-
Paddle Shifters
Yes
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Electronic column shifter
Spec
Kona
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
15.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Litres
50
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
520 km NEDC
Spec
Kona
ORA 5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
No
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front-row reminder
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
BA
Yes
-
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
-
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
No
AEB
No
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
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
Kona
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
-
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Hold
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Modes
Not confirmed
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Kona
ORA 5
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Front
Front
Ventilated Seats
Front
Front seat and backrest
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi-colour rhythmic
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfibre leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Rear Headrest
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
Kona
ORA 5
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8 Bose Premium
6
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8 Bose Premium
6
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
14.6-inch
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
14.6-inch
Spec
Kona
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Rear LED
Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Full LED
Yes
Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
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
Rear Fog Lights
Not confirmed
LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
LED Tail Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Kona
ORA 5
Terrain Modes
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
No
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
-
Spec
Kona
ORA 5
Tyre Size
235/45 R18
225/60 R18
Wheel Type
18-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
-
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Temporary T135/90 D17
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
18-inch alloy
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Steel
Temporary T135/90 D17
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
18-inch Alloy
18-inch alloy
Wheels
18-inch Alloy
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Kona
ORA 5
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Kona
ORA 5
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
12 months / 15,000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
4
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Kona
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
High-voltage Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
Kona
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Start Stop System
No
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Unleaded 95
Not Applicable
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Spec
Kona
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
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