The GWM Ora 5 has now been shown in Thailand at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2026), and the Chinese manufacturer’s electric crossover has been displayed in Ora 5 HEV form with a hybrid powertrain, in addition to the battery-electric version that went on sale in China in the fourth quarter of last year. The EV is also present at BIMS 2026, in Emerald Green in our gallery below. According to the GWM Thailand website, the Ora 5 HEV is priced from 729,000 baht (RM88,543) in the kingdom. Exterior dimensions are identical across the EV and HEV versions, and both are sold in Thailand in Pro and Ultra variants. The Ora 5 measures 4,471 mm long, 1,833 mm wide and 1,641 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,720 mm, while front and rear wheel track widths are 1,583 mm and 1,577 mm, respectively. Ground clearance for this five-seater crossover is 175 mm. The hybrid version of the Ora 5 gains a 1,499 cc turbocharged petrol inline-four cylinder engine that produces 150 PS from 5,500 rpm to 6,000 rpm, and 240 Nm from 1,800 rpm to 4,000 rpm. This is paired with a single, permanent-magnet synchronous motor that outputs 190 PS and 236 Nm, drawing from a 1.03 kWh lithium-ion battery. Combined outputs from the Ora 5 HEV powertrain are 223 PS and 476 Nm; fuel tank capacity in the Ora 5 HEV is 55 litres. According to Autolife Thailand, the Ora 5 HEV does 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, and a top speed of 180 km/h; claimed fuel consumption is 23.3 km per litre. Suspension layout for the Ora 5 HEV is identical to that of the Ora 5 EV, namely with MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link setup at the rear, along with electric power steering. Braking is by ventilated discs in front, and solid discs at the rear. Wheel are 18-inch alloys, with tyres measuring 225/60R18. Exterior kit for the Ora 5 HEV includes automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED tail lamps, rear spoiler with high-mount brake lamp, a manually operated tailgate, rain-sensing front wipers, power-adjustable exterior mirrors, and roof rails. Inside, the Ora 5 HEV gets a 10.25-inch instrument display screen and a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, intelligent online navigation, voice commands in Thai and English, telematics, remote vehicle functions via a mobile app, OTA updates, and a six-speaker audio system (nine speakers on the Ultra) with speed-sensitive volume. For hardware connectivity, there is a 50-watt wireless device charger, one USB-A and one USB-C socket in the front row, and one USB-C socket in the second row. The driver’s seat in the Ora 5 HEV is equipped with six-way power adjustment across the range, while the Ultra variant adds ventilation and three-position memory. The front passenger seat in the Pro variant uses four-way manual adjustment, while the Ultra variant adds four-way power adjustment and ventilation. Upholstery material is leatherette across the range, as are 60:40 split-folding rear seats, a rear centre seat headrest, and a multifunction steering wheel on a reach- and rake-adjustable steering column. Driving assistance systems on the Ora 5 across both HEV and EV versions as standard include adaptive cruise control with intelligent cornering (intelligent ACC), front collision warning, AEB, traffic sign recognition, speed limit warning, lane centring assist, lane keeping assist, and lane departure warning. The Ultra variants of both HEV and EV versions add lane change assist, blind spot detection, door open warning, emergency lane keeping, rear cross traffic alert, rear cross traffic braking, front cross traffic alert and front cross traffic braking. In Thailand, the GWM Ora 5 HEV is offered in exterior colours including Onyx Black, Ivory White and Mountain Grey; the battery-electric version trades the black for blue, and the aforementioned Emerald Green. Pricing for the GWM Ora 5 HEV in Thailand is from 729,000 baht (RM88,543). Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Atome, Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater. Use the promo code 'PAULTAN' when you checkout for 10% discount!