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GWM Ora 03 vs Mitsubishi Xpander: the short answer
Ora 03 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Xpander.
Xpander starts ZAR 320,955 cheaperOra 03 from ZAR 686,950 · Xpander from ZAR 365,995
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Ora 03
Xpander
Maximum Power
Ora 03126 kW
Xpander77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Ora 03250 Nm
Xpander141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
Ora 03Not Applicable
Xpander1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ora 03Not Applicable
Xpander14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ora 03145 mm
Xpander225 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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GWM Ora 03
400 Ultra Luxury
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Ora 03
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Xpander
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Ora 03
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Xpander
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ora 03
Xpander
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2021
Generation
Current South African Ora 03 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First-generation Xpander, 2025 South African update
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.
Current 2025 equipment and Xpander Cross update.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Electric hatchback
MPV
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
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Hatchback
Compact seven-seat MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1685 kg
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Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Ora 03
Xpander
Length
4235 mm
4595 mm
Width
1825 mm
1790 mm
Height
1603 mm
1750 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
115 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
228 l
781 l
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2120 kg
1860 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
585 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
550 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
876 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
855 mm
Spec
Ora 03
Xpander
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Ora 03
Xpander
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual air conditioning with rear cooler
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless
No
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Manual air conditioning with rear cooler
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
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Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
No
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Full-grain leather
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Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
ora-03
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Spec
Ora 03
Xpander
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
4A91
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
75 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
126 kW
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
15.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
19.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
74.8 kW/tonne
60.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
148.4 Nm/tonne
110.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
420 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
Xpander
Gearbox
Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.375
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
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
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
4
Spec
Ora 03
Xpander
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
16.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
45
Combined Driving Range
420
643
Electric Consumption
16.5
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
665 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
598 km
Spec
Ora 03
Xpander
Airbags
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
2
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
No
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Ora 03
Xpander
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
Ora 03
Xpander
Seat Material
Full-grain leather
High-grade fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Fabric Seats
Full-grain leather
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
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.
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
805950 ZAR
419995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
805950
419995
Starting Price Zar
805950
419995
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ora 03 and Xpander 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 Xpander 29.
Efficiency index: Ora 03 90 vs Xpander 56.
Safety-equipment index: Ora 03 not separately scored vs Xpander 36.
Practicality index: Ora 03 52 vs Xpander 76.
Ownership-cover index: Ora 03 65 vs Xpander 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Ora 03 leads by 15 points
Ora 03 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Xpander.
Performance
Ora 03 +23
Efficiency
Ora 03 +34
Practicality
Xpander +24
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ora 03
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Ownership
65/100
Xpander
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
36/100
Practicality
76/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Ora 03
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 48 pts for Xpander
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ora 03 leads. However, Xpander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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