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.
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 25,000 cheaperORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
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Specification
ORA 5
UNI-S
Maximum Power
ORA 5150 kW
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
ORA 5260 Nm
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
ORA 5Not Applicable
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ORA 5Not Applicable
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
ORA 5175 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
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Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
No facelift; first South African model year
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
Compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger car
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Length
4471 mm
4539 mm
Width
1833 mm
1865 mm
Height
1641 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
475 l
Kerb Weight
-
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.66 m
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Four-door one-touch
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Driver door
Passive entry
Wireless Charging
50 W
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic front wiper
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic climate control
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
UNI-S
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
138 kW
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
300 Nm
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
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 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
3 selectable modes
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 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
UNI-S
Gearbox
Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Transmission Type
Automatic
DCT
Gear Shift Type
Electronic column shifter
Automatic
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
-
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
-
7
Clutch Type
-
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
-
FWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
-
7
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
51 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
51
Combined Driving Range
520 km NEDC
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front-row reminder
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front row
Driver and front passenger
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
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Auto Hold
Yes
-
Steering Modes
Light, Comfort, Sport
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Front seat and backrest
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour rhythmic
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre leather
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Grey synthetic leather
Microfiber leather
Driver Seat Memory
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
12.8-inch
Voice Control
Yes
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
12.8-inch
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear LED
Rear fog lamp
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
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
LED Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
225/55 R19
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T135/90 D17
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Solid disc
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
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
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km tailpipe
179 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
-
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Ownership Role
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
R599,900
469900
Starting Price Zar
599900
469900
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
High-voltage Battery Warranty
8 years / 150,000 km
-
Spec
ORA 5
UNI-S
Approach Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
-
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
This ORA 5 and UNI-S comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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