The Ora It has been a tough sell for Chinese carmaker GWM since it introduced the model to the Australian market last year.
Always outpaced by its competitors, the Ora has endured several rounds of heavy price cuts – but sales of the model have not improved.
GWM sold only 592 small electric cars in the first half of this year, while BYD recorded 1,249 units. Dolphin Sales and MG soar with 2771 MG4 sales
Can that difference be explained by different spec levels or is there something else going on?
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Let’s find out by comparing the flagship Ora GT with the mid-range MG 4 Excite 64.
Both cars cost just under $50,000 and have similar powertrains. They’re also roughly the same size.
However, beneath the surface there are still many characteristics that distinguish this pair.
Price
The flagship Ora GT is best compared to the mid-range MG 4 Excite 64, both of which are priced similarly.
The Ora range starts with the Standard Range version priced at $35,990, while the cheapest MG 4 version costs $37,990 (excluding on-road costs).
There are more options for the MG, up to a price of $55,990 plus on-road costs for the MG4 XPower.
| Model Variation | Price |
|---|---|
| 2024 GWM Ora GT | $46,990 drive away |
| 2024 MG MG4 Excite 64 150kW | $44,990 before on-road costs |
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Powertrain and efficiency
GWM may give its flagship hatchback a GT badge, but this is no performance car.
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With 126kW of power and 250Nm of torque, the Ora GT is less powerful than the MG 4, despite being almost 70kg lighter.
The MG 4 is not only more powerful, but also more fuel efficient and has a driving range of 50km longer.
Dynamically, the two cars offer different driving experiences with contrasting front- and rear-wheel drive designs.
| Specifications | GWM Ora GT | MG 4 Excite 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission system | Single electric motor | Single electric motor |
| Battery | 63kWh nickel manganese cobalt | 64kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Power | 126kW | 150kW |
| Torque | 250Nm | 250Nm |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Power consumption (declared) | 16.8kWh/100km | 13kWh/100km |
| Required Range | 400kW | 450km |
| Maximum AC charging speed | 11kW | 6.6kW |
| Maximum DC charging rate | 80kW | 140kw |
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Size
In terms of proportions, these cars are very similar.
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The MG 4 is longer and taller, but the Ora GT is 12mm wider. However, this is really a matter of judgement, and the two cars have the same road footprint.
Boot space is the most obvious difference – the MG has almost 150L more storage space than the GWM, and this gap increases when you fold down the rear seats.
In contrast, the Ora sports car is 68kg lighter.
| Size | GWM Ora GT | MG 4 Excite 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4254mm | 4287mm |
| Width | 1848mm | 1836mm |
| Height | 1603mm | 1504mm |
| Wheelbase | 2650mm | 2705mm |
| Ground clearance | 145mm | 147mm |
| Starting capacity | 228L/858L | 363L/1177L |
| Curb weight | 1580kg | 1648kg |
| Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) | 1970kg | 2613kg |
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Maintenance and warranty
GWM offers low-cost maintenance schedules, with a maximum maintenance fee of $99 for the first five years.
It’s important to note that because the MG 4 has longer service intervals, it only needs to be serviced twice in the first five years of ownership.
However, MG maintenance costs are still significantly more expensive.
MG charges significantly more per maintenance cycle, with an average annual cost double that of Ora.
The Ora comes with a seven-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, and Ora buyers get an additional year’s warranty on the car’s battery… but MG offers a 10-year, 250,000km warranty.
| Operating costs | GWM Ora GT | MG 4 Excite 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Guarantee | 7 years, unlimited km | 10 years, 250,000km |
| High Voltage Battery Warranty | 8 years, unlimited km | 7 years, unlimited km |
| Service interval | 12 months or 15,000km | 24 months or 40,000km |
| First service price | $99 | $296 |
| Second service price | $99 | $907 |
| Third service price | $99 | $296 |
| 4th service price | $99 | $907 |
| 5th service price | $99 | $296 |
| Total first 5 years | $495 | $1203 |
| Average annual service price for the first 5 years | $99 | $240.60 |
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Safety
GWM’s electric hatchback has received Five-star ANCAP safety ratingbased on Euro NCAP tests carried out in 2022.
All single-engine MG 4 models received Five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2023 based on Euro NCAP testing.
| Evaluate | GWM Ora GT | MG4 Excite 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Protect adults | 35.29 out of 38 (92 percent) | 31.64 out of 38 (83 percent) |
| Child protection | 41.59 out of 49 (84 percent) | 42.35 out of 49 (86 percent) |
| Protecting vulnerable road users | 40.02 out of 54 (74 percent) | 40.63 out of 54 (75 percent) |
| Safety Support | 14.94 out of 16 (93 percent) | 12.98 out of 16 (81 percent) |
Here’s a breakdown of the standard safety equipment on each vehicle:
| Safety Features | GWM Ora GT | MG4 Excite 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Airbag | 7 airbags | 6 airbags |
| Automatic emergency braking (AEB) | Correct | Correct |
| Lane keeping assist | Correct | Correct |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Correct | ARE NOT |
| Adaptive cruise control | Correct | Correct |
| Traffic sign recognition | Correct | Correct |
| Rear camera | Correct | Correct |
| Surround view camera | Correct | ARE NOT |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Correct | ARE NOT |
| Parking sensor | Correct | Correct |
| Parking assistance | Correct | ARE NOT |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring | Correct | Correct |
| Driver monitoring | Correct | Correct |
| Outside vehicle warning sound | Correct | Correct |
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Standard Features
This is especially true in the budget electric vehicle segment, where the battle for sales dominance can be won or lost based on the spec sheet.
| Outside | GWM Ora GT | MG 4 Excite 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel | 18 inch alloy wheels | 17 inch alloy wheels |
| Spare wheel | Tire repair kit | Tire repair kit |
| Headlight | Automatic LED headlights | Automatic LED headlights |
| Fog lights | Front and rear fog lights | Front and rear fog lights |
| Windshield wiper | Automatic wipers | Manual wiper |
| Rearview mirror | Electric rearview mirror, heated and memory function | Electric folding mirrors |
| Sunroof | Panoramic sunroof | ARE NOT |
| Backdoor | Hands-free power tailgate | Manual rear door |
Ora can meet this need.
For nearly the same amount of money, you get larger wheels, automatic wipers, a panoramic sunroof and a power tailgate.
In contrast, the MG 4’s exterior is nothing special, without many surprises or interesting points.
| Interior | GWM Ora GT | MG 4 Excite 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture | Two-tone faux leather upholstery | Fabric cover |
| Front seat | 6-way power driver’s seat, front seats with heating, ventilation, massage | Manually adjustable front seats |
| Back seat | Two-tone leather rear seats | Fabric rear seats |
| Steering wheel | Heated leatherette steering wheel | Leatherette steering wheel |
| Number selector | Electronic gear shifter | Electronic gear shifter |
| Paddle shifters | ARE NOT | ARE NOT |
| Rearview mirror | Auto dimming rearview mirror | Auto dimming rearview mirror |
| Climate control | Dual zone climate control | One-zone climate control |
The aforementioned theme is also applied to the interior, where GWM has added a number of luxurious amenities.
Power-adjustable faux leather seats with full comfort and a heated steering wheel are unique features of the Ora, as is dual-zone climate control.
The MG 4 comes with fabric upholstery, manually adjustable seats and single-zone climate control.
| Technology | GWM Ora GT | MG 4 Excite 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument cluster | 10.25 inch digital instrument panel | 7.0 inch digital instrument cluster |
| Head-up display | ARE NOT | ARE NOT |
| Infotainment | 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system | 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Satellite navigation | ARE NOT | ARE NOT |
| Smartphone Mirroring | Wireless smartphone mirroring | Wired smartphone mirroring |
| Phone charger | Wireless phone charger | Wireless phone charger |
| USB | 3 x USB-A | 2x USB-A, 1x USB-C |
| Sound system | 6-speaker sound system | 4 speaker sound system |
| Key | Keyless entry and keyless start | Keyless entry and keyless start |
You guessed it, another tick for Ora.
Larger gauge cluster? Check. Wireless smartphone mirroring? Check. Superior sound system? Check.
Some things aren’t easy to measure, however. For example, this comparison doesn’t take into account the availability of interior technology, which varies significantly between manufacturers.
However, GWM impresses on paper.
Do you think the Ora deserves better? Or does the MG4 deserve its sales dominance?
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