GWM Ora 5 coming to Malaysia - Here are 5 things you should know

Great Wall Motors gave Malaysians a detailed look at the upcoming Ora 5 during the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show in June. Registrations of interest for the SUV are currently underway in Malaysia, as the automaker prepares for its launch. 

While GWM Malaysia has already revealed the Ora 5’s preliminary specifications, today we are going to take a closer look at the SUV to know important things about it. So, without further ado, let’s get started. 

GWM Ora 5: Top 5 things to know

World’s first production vehicle recognised by London Design Awards

In February this year, the Ora 5 made history by winning the highest honour in the Automotive Product Design category at the London Design Awards 2025. It became the world’s first production vehicle to get this globally recognised international design award, reinforcing GWM’s design excellence on the global stage.

So, what helps the Ora 5 to grab this title? The SUV underpins a ‘Natural Aesthetics” design philosophy and features smooth, flowing curves inspired by nature and the Golden ratio. Key design highlights are as follows - 

• “Full-Surface Fluid Sculpture” with sculpted surfaces that flow like clouds and water  
• Round headlight inspired by water droplets
• Wraparound tail lights 
• Petal-style low-drag wheels 

• Nature-inspired exterior paint options - “Seine Grey” is inspired by Claude Monet’s artwork, while “Aurora Green” takes inspiration from the Northern Lights
• A calm and comfortable interior with lighting, colours, and materials inspired by natural lights 
• Ergonomically designed seats tailored to Asian body proportions, combined with 3D mesh fabric and environmentally friendly components
• Thoughtful storage solutions
• Large LED-illuminated vanity mirror 

Two drivetrain options - First hybrid, pure EV later

GWM Malaysia has confirmed that the Ora 5 will arrive in hybrid form first before an all-electric version follows at a later date. Notably, it is Ora’s first model that features an internal combustion engine. 

The hybrid model is powered by GWM’s all-new intelligent hybrid system, Hi2 technology, where “H” stands for Hybrid, “i” represents Intelligent, and “2” reflects the ability to deliver two key benefits simultaneously, viz., outstanding fuel efficiency and strong performance. Key specifications are as follows -

Engine	1.5-litre turbocharged inline-four petrol generating 150 PS and 240 Nm
Motors	Single electric motor tuned to make 190 PS and 236 Nm
Combined output	223 PS and 476 Nm
0-100 kmph	7.7 seconds
Top speed	180 kmph
Combined range	Over 1,100 km (on the WLTP cycle)
Fuel consumption	4.4 litres per 100 km (22.7 kmpl)

To get an idea about the Ora 5 EV (due for a later stage) specifications, we can refer to the Chinese market, where the battery-powered model went on sale last year. The EV runs on a single front motor producing 204 PS and 260 Nm of torque, and comes equipped with a 45.3 kWh or 58.3 kWh LFP battery pack, delivering a range of 480 km and 580 km (on the CLTC cycle) respectively. 

Holds the Guinness World Record for the lowest fuel consumption

The Ora 5 Hybrid has also earned a Guinness World Records title for achieving the lowest fuel consumption by a Production Hybrid SUV driving across Municipalities in China. The vehicle achieved an exceptional combined fuel consumption of just 3.74 litres per 100 km over a 3,004 km real-world driving challenge in China, from 1 to 5 April 2026. This achievement showcases the efficiency of its hybrid drivetrain. 

Intelligent technology

Aimed at young professionals, couples, and connected urban users, the upcoming Ora 5 boasts a wide range of intelligent technologies. The cabin features an intuitive dual-screen layout that supports seamless smartphone integration and fast voice-command capabilities. There is a large 14-6-inch floating infotainment display at the centre of the dashboard mated to a 10.25-inch letterbox-style digital instrument cluster. 

Other expected interior features include a wireless smartphone charger, a 9-speaker audio system, ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable front seats with memory functions, and leather upholstery.

As for safety, we can expect an extensive suite of active and passive systems, including six standard airbags and driver assistance technologies, offering confidence across a variety of driving conditions.

Rival the likes of the HR-V Hybrid and Corolla Cross Hybrid 

Although the Ora 5 may resemble the Ora Good Cat at first glance, it is significantly bigger. Featuring a compact urban-friendly footprint, the crossover SUV measures 4,471 mm in length, 1,833 mm in width, and 1,641 mm in height and spans a 2,720-mm long wheelbase, making it 236 mm longer, 58 mm wider, and 45 mm taller than the Good Cat,

These dimensions put the Ora 5 in the C-segment hybrid SUV category, where it will rival the likes of the established players like the Honda HR-V Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. The pure electric version, however, will compete against the Proton e.MAS 7 and BYD Atto 3.  

Overall, the Ora 5 Hybrid can be a compelling option for those Malaysian buyers who are looking beyond the traditional compact SUV formula but are not yet ready to go fully electric. 

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