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 365,000 cheaperORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · Tiggo 8 PHEV from ZAR 729,900
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Specification
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Maximum Power
ORA 5150 kW
Tiggo 8 PHEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
ORA 5260 Nm
Tiggo 8 PHEV230 Nm
Engine Size
ORA 5Not Applicable
Tiggo 8 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ORA 5Not Applicable
Tiggo 8 PHEV19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
ORA 5175 mm
Tiggo 8 PHEV170 mm
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Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 PHEV 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
-
1907 kg
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Length
4471 mm
4725 mm
Width
1833 mm
1860 mm
Height
1641 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
494 l
Kerb Weight
-
1907 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2430 kg
Payload Capacity
-
523 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
-
7 seats
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.6 m
Front Headroom
-
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
-
985 mm
Front Legroom
-
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
-
945 mm
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Four-door one-touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Driver door
Standard
Wireless Charging
50 W
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic front wiper
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic
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
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1930 l
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in 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
230 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)
90 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Gearbox
Automatic
1 DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Electronic column shifter
Electric
Gearbox Type
Automatic
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
-
FWD
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
Hybrid DHT
Clutch Type
-
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Drivetrain
-
FWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Standard
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
Hybrid DHT
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
16.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
60 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
60
Combined Driving Range
520 km NEDC
1200
Emission Standard
-
Euro VIb
Auto Start Stop
-
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
19.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
-
AC/DC
Electric Consumption
-
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
-
1200 km
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Manual
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
No
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front-row reminder
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
No
Standard
AEB
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
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front row
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Integrated Brake Control
Yes
-
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Standard
BA
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Standard
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Auto Hold
Yes
-
Steering Modes
Light, Comfort, Sport
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Front
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front seat and backrest
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour rhythmic
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Power
Seat Trim
Grey synthetic leather
Leatherette / leather
Driver Seat Memory
Yes
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
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
8
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 8 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear LED
Standard
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
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
LED Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
235/50 R19
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T135/90 D17
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Disc
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link
Electric Power Steering
Yes
-
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km tailpipe
30 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
Petrol
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ownership Role
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
729900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
R599,900
729900
Starting Price Zar
599900
729900
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
8 years / 150,000 km
-
Spec
ORA 5
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
170 mm
In depth: how these cars differ
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