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GWM expands Ora lineup globally

Entities: Ora 5 · Great Wall Motors · Great Wall Motor · Valencia · China

Overview

From July onward Great Wall Motor (GWM) deepened its Ora rollout. In New Zealand the Ora 5 compact SUV sold out its first 100‑unit batch within days, prompting a second allocation and a target of about 100 units per month; pricing starts at NZ$36,990 and a seven‑year unlimited‑kilometre warranty applies. Spain saw the model on sale in May with gasoline, plug‑in hybrid and fully electric trims priced from €19,950 to €38,135, and GWM aims for a 50‑dealer network by year‑end.

The company broadened the Ora 5’s powertrain mix in Europe, unveiling a 1.5 L‑plus‑dual‑motor hybrid delivering 187 hp and WLTP CO₂ emissions of 117 g/km, alongside gasoline and fully electric versions priced between €24,990 and €36,000 in Italy and Germany. In Australia the SUV was positioned as a low‑cost electric option, priced AU$33,990‑AU$36,990 with a 58.3 kWh LFP battery and V2L capability.

Further European and South‑American launches followed: Italy received the three‑power‑train Ora 5 range at €26,950, while Brazil opened reservations for a 204 hp electric version (R$159,900), selling over 2,000 units in 24 hours and announcing a future manufacturing complex in Espírito Santo capable of 200,000 vehicles annually.

Parallel to the SUV push, GWM refreshed the retro‑styled Ora Ballet Cat, increasing motor output to 150 kW (204 hp), top speed to 180 km/h and hinting at a rename to Ora 6 for future European entry. An interior‑focused update highlighted a 14.6‑inch central screen, 10.25‑inch digital cluster and extensive eco‑leather and ambient‑lighting options. A gender‑targeted variant added cosmetic‑storage features and a “Warm Man Mode,” sparking criticism but underscoring GWM’s diversified product strategy.

In August GWM opened its first Nitmotor dealership in Valencia, Spain, adding the Ora 5 to its local lineup, and continued its South‑American expansion with the announced Aracruz EV plant.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Great Wall Motors and MG expand into Spain and Ecuador with new electric models

    Great Wall Motors launched the ORA 5 SUV at a new Valencia dealership, while MG pushed hybrid and electric growth in Ecuador, citing market trends and tariff cuts.

  2. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Great Wall Motor to build $4.6 bn electric vehicle plant in Aracruz, Brazil

    Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor will invest R$4.6 bn to build a 1.74 m² vehicle plant in Aracruz, Brazil, creating ~10,000 jobs and producing electric, hybrid and conventional models from 2029, with export‑c

  3. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Great Wall Motor posts sales surge, launches Ora 5 EV in Europe

    Great Wall Motor posted a 3.5% rise to 108,067 vehicles in July, powered by a 51% jump in overseas sales, while its new Ora 5 electric SUV entered Europe with up to 435 km range and fast‑charging.

  4. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Great Wall Motors unveils new diesel engine, EV pop‑up in Australia

    Great Wall Motors announced a new 3.0‑litre turbo‑diesel for its Tank 500 SUV and Cannon Alpha ute, debuting in Australia in September, and staged an EV pop‑up event in Melbourne showcasing the ORA 5’s Vehicle‑

  5. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Great Wall Motor rolls out ORA 5 electric SUV in Italy and Brazil

    Great Wall Motor launched the ORA 5 SUV in Italy with hybrid and electric variants and opened Brazilian reservations at R$159,900, adding new colors after a sold‑out first batch, featuring a 204 hp motor and up

  6. 22 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Ora Ballet Cat EV for women launches with makeup mirror and Warm Man Mode

    China's Ora Ballet Cat EV, styled like a VW Beetle, gets a 204 hp upgrade and women‑focused features such as a makeup mirror, selfie camera and the debated 'Warm Man Mode' that heats the cabin during periods.

  7. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Great Wall Motors upgrades Ora Ballet Cat electric Beetle and highlights Ora 5 interior tech

    Great Wall Motors refreshed the retro‑styled Ora Ballet Cat with more power and a possible new name, while its Ora 5 sedan showcases a large digital cockpit, eco‑leather interiors and advanced driver‑assist.

  8. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Great Wall Motor to relaunch Ora Ballet Cat EV with stronger motor and possible Ora 6 name

    Great Wall Motor plans a facelift for the Ora Ballet Cat EV, boosting power to 150 kW, raising top speed to 180 km/h, and may rename it Ora 6 to revive sales after modest Chinese deliveries.

  9. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Great Wall Motor launches Ora 5 hybrid and electric SUV in Europe and Australia

    Great Wall Motor introduces the Ora 5 SUV, a hybrid with >1,000 km range for Europe and an affordable electric version for Australia, priced from €26,950 and AU$33,990 respectively.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Great Wall Motor launches ORA 5 SUV in New Zealand and Spain

    Great Wall Motor's ORA 5 SUV launched in New Zealand (sold‑out first batch, NZ$36,990) and Spain (from €19,950, three powertrains), with warranties and plans for more models.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Great Wall Motors launches versatile ORA 5 SUV in Spain

    Great Wall Motors launched the ORA 5 SUV in Spain, offering gasoline, hybrid and electric versions with prices from €19,950 to €23,850 and a seven‑year warranty.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Great Wall Motor rolls out new models in New Zealand, Australia and Spain

    Great Wall Motor is expanding globally, launching eight new models in New Zealand, doubling its range in Australia, and opening a sales network in Spain with the multi‑powertrain Ora 5 SUV and plans for five‑to

  13. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Great Wall Motors launches Spanish operations and Colombian Ora 5 electric model

    Great Wall Motors begins operations in Spain with a 50‑dealership plan and launches the Ora 5 electric car in Colombia, offering up to 520 km range and prices from COP 75 M to 90 M.

  14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Great Wall Motors ships first vehicles to Spain as ORA 5 pricing launched across Europe

    Great Wall Motors landed its first 500 vehicles at Barcelona port and announced European ORA 5 prices, starting at €26,950 for the gasoline model.

  15. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Great Wall Motor opens Jamaican showroom, launches Europe-focused Ora 5

    Great Wall Motor opened its first Jamaican showroom and announced the Ora 5 SUV for Spain in 2026, aiming at the C‑SUV market with multiple power‑train options.

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