GWM has registered a sedan version of the Ora 5 model in China, and this novelty may have a destination in the Brazilian market. Vehicle homologation documents indicate that it will have a three-volume body, being a derivation of the SUV that the brand already sells in the country. According to the automaker itself, the Ora 5 will be manufactured in the national territory in different body configurations.
Ricardo Bastos, director of institutional and governmental relations at GWM, informed about local production during an interview given to the CBN Autoesporte program. He confirmed that the Ora 5 will be produced in Brazil in several body options, although he did not specify which ones.
As reported by Autoesporte, the line of vehicles derived from the SUV, which will also include an unprecedented station wagon, will be assembled at the future factory located in Aracruz, Espírito Santo. This unit was announced in June and is scheduled to begin operations in 2029, with capacity to produce 200 thousand vehicles annually. The Ora 5 was already listed among the models confirmed for this Capixaba plant since the beginning of the project.
In the registrations made in China, the sedan preserves the front part of the SUV, maintaining the oval headlights reminiscent of those on the Porsche, in addition to repeating the side lines up to the C-pillar. From this section, the design acquires an extended rear, with a traditional trunk and LED taillights connected by a horizontal strip, a detail that accentuates the car's sense of width. Although the regulatory body has not disclosed details of the interior, it is expected to maintain the dashboard of its taller body sibling.
The dimensions of the model are 4.76 meters in length, 1.83 meters in width, and 1.63 meters in height, presenting a wheelbase of 2.72 meters. These measurements classify it as a mid-size sedan, slightly larger than the Toyota Corolla.
The registered mechanical range includes three alternatives. The gasoline-powered version uses a 1.5 turbo engine that generates 184 horsepower and 27.9 kgfm of torque, reaching a top speed of 190 km/h. The hybrid option combines fifth-generation Hi2 technology with a 1.5 turbo engine of 152 hp, resulting in a total of 226 hp and 48.4 kgfm in the system, with a top speed of 185 km/h. The electric version uses the Honeycomb system with a 14-in-1 architecture, delivering 204 hp, 26.5 kgfm, and a top speed of 170 km/h.
Currently, in Brazil, the Ora 5 is offered only in the electric version. The availability of gasoline and hybrid versions in China suggests that the platform supports combustion engines, which could significantly expand the price variety if domestic production is realized. GWM has not yet announced the sale of the sedan outside of China, and the official presentation of these new derivatives is scheduled for the end of this year, according to Autoesporte.