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.
GWM ORA 5 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV: the short answer
ORA 5 and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 75,000 cheaperORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · Tiggo 4 Cross HEV from ZAR 439,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Maximum Power
ORA 5150 kW
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
ORA 5260 Nm
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV310 Nm
Engine Size
ORA 5Not Applicable
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ORA 5Not Applicable
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
ORA 5175 mm
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV180 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 5
BEV 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)
Specification evidence leader
ORA 5
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Facelift History
No facelift; first South African model year
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
active
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1387 kg
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Length
4471 mm
4351 mm
Width
1833 mm
1831 mm
Height
1641 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
115 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
228 l
340 l
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1387 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1970 kg
1905 kg
Payload Capacity
415 kg
518 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1300 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
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
930 mm
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Four-door one-touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Driver door
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
50 W
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic front wiper
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
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
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1500 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
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
310 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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, Sport
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Gearbox
Automatic
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Electronic automatic gear selector
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electronic column shifter
Electric
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Hybrid DHT
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
14.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
51 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Not Applicable
Charging Type
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
51
Combined Driving Range
520 km NEDC
Not Available
Electric Consumption
16.5
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
420 km
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Manual
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
No
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front-row reminder
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
No
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front row
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Integrated Brake Control
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Hold
Yes
-
Steering Modes
Light, Comfort, Sport
-
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front seat and backrest
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour rhythmic
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Manual
Seat Trim
Grey synthetic leather
Fabric
Driver Seat Memory
Yes
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Standard
USB Ports
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Voice Control
Yes
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
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, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
LED Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal | Eco | Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
180 mm
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T135/90 D17
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
215/60 R17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Torsion beam
Electric Power Steering
Yes
-
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km tailpipe
123 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
Petrol
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Ownership Role
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
439900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
R599,900
439900
Starting Price Zar
599900
439900
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
8 years / 150,000 km
-
In depth: how these cars differ
This ORA 5 and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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 5 56 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62.
Efficiency index: ORA 5 90 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75.
Safety-equipment index: ORA 5 88 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 91.
Practicality index: ORA 5 54 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 57.
Ownership-cover index: ORA 5 not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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
ORA 5 leads by 0 points
ORA 5 and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +6
Efficiency
ORA 5 +15
Safety
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +3
Practicality
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +3
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 71 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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