Ora 5 hatch and sedan reported as possible Australian additions
CarExpert has raised the prospect of an Ora 5 hatch and sedan for Australia. GWM has announced more Ora models, but has identified prices and specifications for the existing SUV, not those reported additions.
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What is reported for the Ora 5 range
A lower-priced hatch and a sedan could join the GWM Ora 5 range in Australia, according to a CarExpert report highlighted in the publication’s Ora 5 news listing. They remain reported possibilities, rather than confirmed local launches. GWM’s April announcement made a narrower statement: additional Ora models were scheduled to arrive during 2026 and into 2027, but it did not identify those models or set their prices. 214
CarExpert provided further detail in its July drive of the Ora 5 SUV. It described an Ora 5 Hatch using the SUV’s body with a lower ride height and, likely, a smaller battery. It also described a stretched Ora 5 Touring with a larger battery as a later addition. The publication’s newer news listing raises the prospect of a sedan and a hatch priced below $30,000. Those descriptions should not be read as final Australian specifications or an advertised hatch price. 321
GWM specified that the Ora 5 SUV would launch in Australia and New Zealand solely as a battery-electric vehicle. CarExpert’s Ora 5 news listing separately refers to a plug-in hybrid Touring disclosed in Chinese government filings. That reference concerns an overseas vehicle; it does not establish an Australian powertrain or launch for the Touring. 42
The SUV already on sale
GWM unveiled the Ora 5 SUV at the Melbourne Motor Show and scheduled it for Australian showrooms from June 2026. Its Australian model page now says the SUV is landing in dealerships. The page advertises two grades, the Lux at $33,990 drive-away and the Ultra at $36,990 drive-away. These are prices for the SUV, not for the reported hatch, Touring or sedan. 456
The front-wheel-drive SUV has a single motor rated at 150kW and 260Nm. GWM’s April material specifies a 58.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, DC charging at up to 120kW and an approximately 30-minute charge from 10 to 80 per cent. It also lists vehicle-to-load output of up to 6kW. The SUV is 4471mm long, has a 2720mm wheelbase and offers a stated 362 litres of luggage space; none of those figures describes a proposed Ora 5 body style. 45
The quoted SUV range differs between GWM’s April announcement and its current Australian page. The announcement stated up to approximately 430km on the WLTC test cycle, a figure also published by CarExpert at launch. GWM’s current page lists a 58.33kWh battery and an indicative maximum of 435km WLTC. GWM says the range figure is for comparison under the stated test procedure and that real-world distance can vary. 456
Equipment, safety and driving findings
GWM lists a 14.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.25-inch instrument display, 18-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control and a spare tyre for the Lux SUV. Its equipment list says the Ultra adds a panoramic glass roof, power tailgate, heated and ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charging and nine-speaker audio. 45
The SUV’s listed safety equipment includes seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera. In its July review, CarExpert said the Ora 5 had not then been assessed by ANCAP. It reported that GWM expected a five-star result from testing under way at the time; that expectation was not a published safety rating. 43
CarExpert drove the Ultra on metropolitan and regional Victorian roads in July. It found the cabin well insulated and the steering direct, but judged the ride too firm and accelerator response gradual. The publication reported readings around 18.0kWh/100km after roughly an hour of mixed driving, while saying it had not spent enough time in any one vehicle to establish a representative real-world consumption figure. Those observations concern the SUV, not the proposed additions. 3
Prices, offer conditions and Ora history
GWM’s Australian page identifies its $33,990 Lux drive-away price as applying to a private buyer in Victoria. CarExpert’s model page displays the same starting amount as a Sydney-based drive-away estimate and cautions that prices can vary with location and other costs. Neither is a manufacturer list price excluding on-road costs, or a price for the proposed hatch. 52
GWM also advertises a complimentary 7kW wall charger, valued by the company at $599 recommended retail, with eligible Ora 5 SUV novated-lease purchases through eligible providers. Its stated conditions include delivery by 30 September 2026, one charger per eligible vehicle, supply at delivery and no combination with another offer. The promotion is for the existing SUV. 5
CarExpert dates the launch of the earlier Ora hatch in Australia to 2023. In an April comparison, ZeCar listed that hatch at 4235mm long with a 228-litre boot, against the Ora 5 SUV’s 4471mm length and 362 litres. The earlier Ora hatch is a different vehicle from the lower-riding Ora 5 Hatch described in CarExpert’s July report. 37
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