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ORA 5 starts ZAR 65,000 cheaperORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · X55 Plus from ZAR 429,900
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Specification
ORA 5
X55 Plus
Maximum Power
ORA 5150 kW
X55 Plus138 kW
Maximum Torque
ORA 5260 Nm
X55 Plus305 Nm
Engine Size
ORA 5Not Applicable
X55 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ORA 5Not Applicable
X55 Plus12.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
ORA 5175 mm
X55 PlusNot Officially Disclosed
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Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Current upgraded X55 Plus generation for South Africa, mechanically based around BAIC's Magic Core 1.5T engine, DCT380 seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive.
Facelift History
No facelift; first South African model year
The original X55 arrived locally in 2022. BAIC launched the upgraded X55 Plus in August 2024 with revised exterior details, a full-black interior, updated wheel and exhaust treatment, and additional connectivity features.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Compact SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
On sale
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
Length
4471 mm
4620 mm
Width
1833 mm
1886 mm
Height
1641 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
53 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
350 l
Kerb Weight
-
1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
-
490 kg
Towing Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Four-door one-touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Driver door
Standard
Wireless Charging
50 W
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic front wiper
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
Air conditioning
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
-
Standard
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
Not Applicable
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1498 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
305 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
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart
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
X55 Plus
Gearbox
Automatic
7DCT
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Gear Shift Type
Electronic column shifter
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Dual-clutch
Drivetrain Layout
-
FWD
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
-
7
Clutch Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
-
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
-
7
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.99 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
53 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
53
Combined Driving Range
520 km NEDC
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
-
Euro VI
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.99 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
X55 Plus
Airbags
6
6
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
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
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 Officially Disclosed
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
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
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 Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
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
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
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
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
6-way manual
Seat Trim
Grey synthetic leather
Leather
Driver Seat Memory
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
USB Ports
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Voice Control
Yes
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
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
Electric Yellow, Metallic Grey, Scarlet Red, Krypton Grey, Polar White, Turquoise Blue
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
LED Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
225/60 R18
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T135/90 D17
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Solid disc
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link independent suspension
Electric Power Steering
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
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
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km tailpipe
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
-
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
Ownership Role
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
R599,900
429900
Starting Price Zar
599900
429900
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
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
-
Spec
ORA 5
X55 Plus
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 Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
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