Video Summary
The GWM Ora, also known as the Good Cat overseas, is priced just under $40,000 AUD.It is competing to be the cheapest EV in Australia, competing with MG4, BYD Atto 3, and MG ZS.
In terms of size, it's between a Polo and a Golf and a bit hatchback-like.
There are five exterior colors with white costing an extra $595.
Styling is subjective and the LED headlights have a decent headlight beam.
Under the bonnet, there are just electrical components and no extra storage.
It has 18-inch alloy wheels with fairly decent Giti Comfort tires.
The wing mirror has piano black with an indicator, and a camera on the side.
There’s proximity sensing for the door handles and privacy glass.
The presenter thinks the back looks more interesting than the front.
The interior looks really impressive for under $40,000.
There is no start button but put your foot on the brake to switch it on.
The materials throughout the cabin seem very premium.
All touchpoints are fairly soft to the touch with a durometer used to test all the main surfaces.
The steering wheel offers both tilt and reach adjustments.
There are two USB-A ports and a 12V outlet and also a wireless phone charger.
The cabin frequently fogs up and a singular tiny temperature control is only available on the screen.
Front passenger and driver seats have electric adjustments, and the seats feature a faux suede material.
It offers a 10.25-inch infotainment screen and another 10.25-inch display ahead of the driver.
For audio, there is AM/FM radio with a six-speaker system, but no DAB digital radio.
It includes wireless Apple CarPlay. The Android Auto is not working.
It offers some semi-autonomous driver assistance.
For parking assistance, there are rear parking sensors and a 360-degree camera.
The entry-level version has an LFP battery.
The standard range has a 48kWh battery with 320km range, and the extended range has a 63kWh battery with 420km.
It offers AC and DC charging, although its DC charging speed of ~45kW is not that good.
Claimed efficiency is 16.7 kWh per 100 km.
The ride handling is dialed in for Australian conditions.
The car uses a single electric motor that is mounted to the front axle for FWD.
It produces 126kW of power and 250Nm of torque.
The official 0-100 time is 8 seconds and has a turning circle of 11.2 m.
It did an initial 0-100 in 7.97.
A brake test from 100 km/h was achieved in 2.82 s.
The reviewer was a little disappointed overall.
It is affordable, but head room in the second row is pretty cramped.
There is no storage in the front with limited storage in the back.
The steering and handling however were excellent.
The lane assist feature, he says, is poorly tuned.
