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.
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ORA 5 starts ZAR 415,000 cheaperORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900
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Specification
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Maximum Power
ORA 5150 kW
T2 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
ORA 5260 Nm
T2 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
ORA 5Not Applicable
T2 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ORA 5Not Applicable
T2 i-DM76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
ORA 5175 mm
T2 i-DM190 mm
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Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
No facelift; first South African model year
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
On sale
Active
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
2138 kg
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Length
4471 mm
4785 mm
Width
1833 mm
2006 mm
Height
1641 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
580 l
Kerb Weight
-
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2438 kg
Payload Capacity
-
300 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.7 m
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
970 mm
Front Legroom
-
980 mm
Rear Legroom
-
810 mm
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Four-door one-touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Driver door
Not Available
Wireless Charging
50 W
50W
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic front wiper
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Air Vents
Yes
-
Rear Shelf Board
Yes
-
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
Yes
-
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1494 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Spare Wheel
Temporary T135/90 D17
255/55 R20 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
ORA 5
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
150 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
260 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
58.33 kWh
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
520 km (NEDC)
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 5
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Electronic column shifter
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
-
2WD
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
-
2WD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
Not Applicable
Spec
ORA 5
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
Not Applicable
70 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
70
Combined Driving Range
520 km NEDC
1200
Emission Standard
-
VI B
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
-
AC and DC charging
Electric Consumption
-
22
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Manual
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front-row reminder
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
No
Front and rear
AEB
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
No
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front row
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
Yes
-
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Brake Assist
-
Not Available
BA
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Auto Hold
Yes
-
Steering Modes
Light, Comfort, Sport
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front seat and backrest
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour rhythmic
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Seat Trim
Grey synthetic leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Driver Seat Memory
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
10.25-inch
USB Ports
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
15.6-inch
Voice Control
Yes
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
15.6-inch
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
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
Not Available
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
LED Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
255/55 R20
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T135/90 D17
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
-
Solid disc brake
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Temporary T135/90 D17
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link independent suspension
Electric Power Steering
Yes
-
Front Track Width
-
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1695 mm
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km tailpipe
30 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
Hybrid
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
South Africa market model
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
flagship
Starting Price
R599,900
779900
Starting Price Zar
599900
779900
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
High-voltage Battery Warranty
8 years / 150,000 km
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Spec
ORA 5
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
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