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.
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Maximum Power
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150 kW
Maximum Torque
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260 Nm
Engine Size
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Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
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Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
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175 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
-
Airbags
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6
Kerb Weight
-
-
Seating Capacity
-
-
Warranty
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7 years / 200,000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Generation
Seventh-generation Y63 Nissan Patrol announced for South Africa
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Body Style
SUV
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
On sale
Segment
Large premium SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Model Introduced Year
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2026
Facelift History
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No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
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Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
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Not Applicable
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Wheelbase
3075 mm
2720 mm
Length
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4471 mm
Width
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1833 mm
Height
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1641 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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175 mm
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Ownership Role
Large premium family, towing and touring SUV
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Price Zar
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599900 ZAR
Starting Price
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R599,900
Starting Price Zar
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599900
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Load Bed Length
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Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
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Not Applicable
Climate Control
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Automatic
Power Windows
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Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
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Driver door
Wireless Charging
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50 W
Sunroof
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Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
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Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Automatic front wiper
AC Type
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Automatic
Electric Folding Mirrors
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Yes
Heated Mirrors
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Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
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Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
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Not Applicable
Rear Air Vents
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Yes
Rear Shelf Board
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Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
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Yes
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Engine
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Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
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Not Applicable
Fuel Type
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Electric
Hybrid System
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Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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Not Applicable
Cylinders
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Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
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Not Applicable
Valves
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Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
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Not Applicable
Aspiration
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Not Applicable
Fuel System
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Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
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Not Applicable
Bore
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Not Applicable
Stroke
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Not Applicable
Maximum Power
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150 kW
Maximum Torque
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260 Nm
Combined Power
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Not Applicable
Combined Torque
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Not Applicable
Motor Type
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Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
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Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
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Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
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Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
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Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
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Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
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Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
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Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
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Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
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Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
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58.33 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
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Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
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Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
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Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
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520 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
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Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
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Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
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Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
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Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
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Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Gearbox
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Automatic
Transmission Type
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Automatic
Gear Shift Type
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Electronic column shifter
Gearbox Type
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Automatic
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
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Not Applicable
City Mileage
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Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
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520 km NEDC
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Airbags
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6
ABS
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Yes
Electronic Stability Control
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Yes
Traction Control
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Yes
Hill Start Assist
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Yes
Child Safety Lock
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Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
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Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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Yes
Engine Immobiliser
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No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
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No
AEB
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Yes
Curtain Airbags
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Yes
Driver Airbag
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Yes
EBD
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Yes
Engine Immobiliser
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No
Hill Hold
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Yes
Passenger Airbag
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Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Alert and braking
Seatbelt Reminder
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Front row
Side Airbags
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Yes
Stability Control
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Yes
TCS
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Yes
ABS EBD
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Yes
Integrated Brake Control
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Yes
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Cruise Control
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Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Yes
Lane Keep Assist
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Yes
Lane Departure Warning
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Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
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Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
-
Rear
Rear View Camera
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360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
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Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Yes
Auto Highbeam
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Yes
Auto Wipers
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Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
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Yes
Reverse Camera
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360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Yes
Around View Monitor
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Yes
Blind Spot Warning
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Yes
Forward Collision Warning
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Yes
Auto Hold
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Yes
Steering Modes
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Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Seat Material
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Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
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Front
Ventilated Seats
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Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
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Multi-colour rhythmic
Steering Wheel Material
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Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
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Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
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6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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4-way electric
Seat Trim
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Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
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Yes
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Infotainment System
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14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
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Wireless
Android Auto
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Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
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Yes
Number of Speakers
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6
Digital Instrument Cluster
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10.25-inch
USB Ports
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3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
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14.6-inch
Voice Control
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Yes
Touchscreen
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14.6-inch
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
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Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
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LED
Fog Lamps
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Rear LED
Roof Rails
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Yes
Exterior Colour Options
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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 Wiper
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Yes
Rear Fog Lights
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LED
Headlights
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Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
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Yes
LED Tail Lamps
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Yes
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Tyre Size
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225/60 R18
Spare Wheel Type
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Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
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18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
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Electronic parking brake
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Front Suspension
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MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
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Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
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Yes
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Service Interval
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12 months / 15,000 km
Service Plan
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7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
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0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
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Not Applicable
Spec
New Patrol
ORA 5
Roadside Assistance
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7 years / unlimited km
Warranty
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7 years / 200,000 km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
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8 years / 150,000 km
Catalogue Score Withheld
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Fail closed
Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
How to Read This Comparison
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This New Patrol and ORA 5 comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
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