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.
T2 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ora 03 remains close.
Ora 03 starts ZAR 92,950 cheaperOra 03 from ZAR 686,950 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Maximum Power
Ora 03126 kW
T2 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
Ora 03250 Nm
T2 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
Ora 03Not Applicable
T2 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ora 03Not Applicable
T2 i-DM76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ora 03145 mm
T2 i-DM190 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 Ora 03
400 Ultra Luxury
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Ora 03
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
T2 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Ora 03
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
T2 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Ora 03 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current 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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Electric hatchback
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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1685 kg
2138 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Length
4235 mm
4785 mm
Width
1825 mm
2006 mm
Height
1603 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
115 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
228 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2120 kg
2438 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
980 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
810 mm
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1695 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
50W
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1494 l
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Yes
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Full-grain leather
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
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
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
ora-03
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Spare Wheel
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Applicable
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Electric
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1499 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
12.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
72 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
92 mm
Maximum Power
126 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
610 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
74.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
148.4 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
420 km
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
2WD
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
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
70
Combined Driving Range
420
1200
Electric Consumption
16.5
22
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Airbags
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Full-grain leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Fabric Seats
Full-grain leather
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ora 03 grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Full-grain leather
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Full-grain leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
15.6-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
15.6-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
15.6-inch
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not Available
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
-
Body Type
Hatchback
-
Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
190 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
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Service Interval
10000
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Intervals
10000
-
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Electric
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
-
Spec
Ora 03
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
805950 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
805950
779900
Starting Price Zar
805950
779900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ora 03 and T2 i-DM 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: Ora 03 52 vs T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: Ora 03 90 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: Ora 03 not separately scored vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: Ora 03 52 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: Ora 03 65 vs T2 i-DM 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
T2 i-DM leads by 10 points
T2 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ora 03 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Ora 03
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 63 pts for Ora 03
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 i-DM leads. However, Ora 03 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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