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ORA 5 starts ZAR 395,095 cheaperORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · Outlander from ZAR 759,995
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Maximum Power
150 kW
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Size
Not Applicable
2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Not Applicable
12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
175 mm
210 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
205 l
Airbags
6
7
Kerb Weight
-
1690 kg
Seating Capacity
-
7 seats
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Fourth-generation Outlander
Facelift History
No facelift; first South African model year
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Medium seven-seat SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Length
4471 mm
4710 mm
Width
1833 mm
1862 mm
Height
1641 mm
1745 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2706 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
205 l
Kerb Weight
-
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2355 kg
Payload Capacity
-
665 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
-
7 seats
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.5 m
Front Headroom
-
986 mm
Rear Headroom
-
950 mm
Front Legroom
-
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
-
1014 mm
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Three-zone automatic
Power Windows
Four-door one-touch
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Driver door
Yes
Wireless Charging
50 W
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic front wiper
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Three-zone automatic
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
-
Push Button Start
-
Yes
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
PR25DD
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2488 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
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
12.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
89 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
100 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
245 Nm @ 3600 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
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
79.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
145 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
58.33 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
520 km (NEDC)
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 5
Outlander
Gearbox
Automatic
CVT
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Gear Shift Type
Electronic column shifter
Floor-mounted selector
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Continuously variable
Drivetrain Layout
-
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
-
No
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
No
Paddle Shifters
-
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
-
5.694
Number of Gears
-
1
Clutch Type
-
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Drivetrain
-
AWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Yes
Front Differential Lock
-
No
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
-
No
Transmission Speeds
-
1
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
55 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
55
Combined Driving Range
520 km NEDC
679
Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Auto Start Stop
-
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
703 km
Range Real World Mixed
-
631 km
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Manual
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
No
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front-row reminder
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
No
Yes
AEB
Yes
No
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
No
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
No
Seatbelt Reminder
Front row
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
Yes
-
Hill Descent Control
-
Yes
Brake Assist
-
Yes
BA
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Yes
Knee Airbag
-
Yes
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Auto Hold
Yes
-
Steering Modes
Light, Comfort, Sport
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
No
Park Assist
-
No
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Front
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Front seat and backrest
No
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour rhythmic
No
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
4-way manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Grey synthetic leather
Leather-appointed
Driver Seat Memory
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
12.3-inch
USB Ports
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
9-inch
Voice Control
Yes
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
9-inch
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Rear LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
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
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
LED Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
255/45 R20
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T135/90 D17
Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Ventilated disc
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link
Electric Power Steering
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km tailpipe
185 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
-
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Ownership Role
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
819995 ZAR
Pricing Role
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
R599,900
819995
Starting Price Zar
599900
819995
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
8 years / 150,000 km
-
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Approach Angle
-
19.4 deg
Departure Angle
-
22.9 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
-
No
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
18.1 deg
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