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.
L4 and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
L4 starts ZAR 65,000 cheaperL4 from ZAR 299,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
L4
ORA 5
Maximum Power
L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
L41499 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
L414.3 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
L4160 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.
LEPAS L4
1.5T Pantera 6DCT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
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)
L4
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?
L4
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
L4
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
On sale
Segment
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
L4
ORA 5
Length
4406 mm
4471 mm
Width
1820 mm
1833 mm
Height
1635 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
228 l
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
498 kg
415 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.275 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
900 mm
Spec
L4
ORA 5
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
80.5 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 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
6-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 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
L4
ORA 5
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.13:1
3.73
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Electronic automatic gear selector
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
FWD
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 Available
Yes
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
4x2
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
L4
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.3 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
51
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
L4
ORA 5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
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
Yes
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
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
Standard
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
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
L4
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
No
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
L4
ORA 5
Seat Material
Faux leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
No
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi-colour rhythmic
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Faux leather
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
L4
ORA 5
Climate Control
Climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Driver door
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
50 W
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Automatic front wiper
AC Type
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
L4
ORA 5
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
L4
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
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
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
L4
ORA 5
Approach Angle
20.0 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
400 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
No
Normal | Eco | Sport
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
18.5 deg
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
ORA 5
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
L4
ORA 5
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
L4
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
ORA 5
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
L4
ORA 5
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
419900
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
419900
599900
Spec
L4
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 L4 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: L4 47 vs ORA 5 56.
Efficiency index: L4 56 vs ORA 5 90.
Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs ORA 5 88.
Practicality index: L4 59 vs ORA 5 54.
Ownership-cover index: L4 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 7 points
L4 and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
ORA 5 +9
Efficiency
ORA 5 +34
Safety
L4 +4
Practicality
L4 +5
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
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 64 pts for L4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, L4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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