New Ora 5 Arrives! GWM brings back Ora in full EV, HEV, and ICE

The all-new GWM ORA 5 has landed in South Africa – and the running costs are ridiculous. In this full review, Ciro De Siena puts the electric version through its paces on local roads and breaks down whether this could actually work as a daily driver or second car in SA. We cover real-world energy consumption, ride quality, cabin comfort, practicality, features like V2L camping power, and how it compares to the old ORA 03 and rivals like the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. 00:00 – Intro & First Impressions 02:15 – Design & Size (Mini Countryman vibes?) 05:40 – Interior, Space & Boot 09:10 – Driving the ORA 5 EV – Performance & Refinement 13:25 – The Big One: Running Costs (R45 vs R250 per 100km) 17:50 – Ride Comfort, Noise & SA Road Manners 21:30 – Features, V2L & Driving Modes 24:10 – Verdict: Who Should Buy the ORA 5 EV? The ORA 5 is offered with petrol, hybrid AND full electric powertrains – a first for South Africa. Is the EV version the smart choice right now? Drop your thoughts in the comments: Would you go full EV, wait for the hybrid, or stick with petrol? 👉 Like & Subscribe for more real-world South African car reviews 👉 Hit the bell so you don’t miss the petrol & hybrid versions #ORA5EV #GWMORA #ElectricCarsSA Save 10% on car insurance when you buy online: https://www.budgetinsurance.co.za/car... direct&utm_source=carscoza Visit Cars.co.za at: https://www.cars.co.za Sell your car on Cars.co.za: https://www.cars.co.za/sell-car/ Follow Cars.co.za on the socials: https://www.x.com/CarsSouthAfrica   / carssa     / carssouthafrica   https://www.x.com/@carssouthafrica Download the Cars.co.za App here: Apple https://apps.apple.com/za/app/cars-co... Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Huawei App Gallery https://appgallery.huawei.com/#/app/C...