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ORA 5 starts ZAR 32,700 cheaperORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · ZS Pro from ZAR 397,600
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Maximum Power
150 kW
125 kW
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
275 Nm
Engine Size
Not Applicable
1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Not Applicable
14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
175 mm
161 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
443 l
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
-
1390 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
No facelift; first South African model year
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Compact SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
On sale
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Length
4471 mm
4430 mm
Width
1833 mm
1818 mm
Height
1641 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
443 l
Kerb Weight
-
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1840 kg
Payload Capacity
-
450 kg
Towing Capacity
-
500 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
875 mm
Rear Headroom
-
865 mm
Front Legroom
-
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Four-door one-touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Driver door
Standard
Wireless Charging
50 W
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic front wiper
Standard
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
-
Standard
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1496 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Gasoline Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
125 kW
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
275 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
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
197.84 Nm/tonne
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
ZS Pro
Gearbox
Automatic
CVT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Electronic column shifter
Automatic
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Drivetrain Layout
-
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
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 Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
Not Applicable
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
55 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
55
Combined Driving Range
520 km NEDC
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
-
EURO 5
Auto Start Stop
-
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
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
Standard
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
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
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
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
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
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
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
PVC
Heated Seats
Front
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front seat and backrest
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour rhythmic
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Grey synthetic leather
PVC
Driver Seat Memory
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Digital driver display
USB Ports
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
4
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
12.3-inch
Voice Control
Yes
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
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
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
LED Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
215/50R18
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T135/90 D17
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Disc
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Torsion Beam
Electric Power Steering
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
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
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km tailpipe
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
-
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
R599,900
431500
Starting Price Zar
599900
431500
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
8 years / 150,000 km
-
Spec
ORA 5
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
-
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
-
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Available
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
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