Technical Specification & Engineering Dossier: GWM ORA 5 HEV (Hi2 Hybrid)

Executive Overview & Vehicle Identity

  • Segment: B/C-Segment Lifestyle Compact Crossover / SUV
  • Platform Architecture: GWM LEMON Modular Multi-Energy Architecture
  • Design Language: “Born from Nature, Made for the City” (Retro-Futuristic Crossover Stance)
  • Powertrain Concept: GWM Hi2 Intelligent Series-Parallel Hybrid (Front-Wheel Drive)
  • Market Positioning: Urban lifestyle crossover positioned above the ORA Good Cat

1. Powertrain & Combustion Architecture

The GWM ORA 5 HEV debuts GWM’s Hi2 Hybrid System, combining a dedicated 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a high-output P3 drive motor and a 2-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT).

  • Combustion Engine Code: GWM 1.5T Dedicated Hybrid Engine (DHE)
  • Cylinder Configuration: In-line 4-cylinder, transverse front-mounted
  • Displacement: 1,499 cc (1.5 Litres)
  • Valvetrain: Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC), 16 valves with continuous variable valve timing (VVT)
  • Induction: Turbocharged with air-to-air intercooler
  • Combustion Engine Output: 110 kW (150 PS / 148 bhp) @ 5,500 – 6,000 RPM
  • Combustion Engine Torque: 240 Nm @ 1,800 – 4,000 RPM
  • Electric Traction Motor (EDU): Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (P3 direct-drive layout with millisecond-level mechanical decoupling)
  • Electric Motor Output: 140 kW (190 PS) and 236 Nm
  • Combined System Power Output:164 kW (223 PS / 220 hp)
  • Combined System Torque Output:476 Nm (351 lb-ft)
  • Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 7.7 seconds
  • Top Speed: 180 km/h (Electronically limited)

2. Transmission, Battery & Hybrid Kinematics

The Hi2 powertrain operates on a multi-mode series-parallel architecture that optimizes mechanical and electrical path efficiency across urban, climbing, and high-speed driving envelopes.

  • Transmission Type: 2-Speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (2-Speed DHT)
  • Drivetrain Layout: Front-Engine, Front-Wheel Drive (FF)
  • Traction Battery Chemistry: High-rate Lithium-ion cell pack
  • Traction Battery Capacity: 1.09 kWh (Usable for continuous buffer cycling and instant electric torque assist)
  • Operating Logic:
    • EV Mode: Driven solely by the 190 PS electric motor for initial acceleration and low-speed parking lot crawling.
    • Series Mode: The 1.5T engine runs at its peak thermal efficiency sweet spot acting as a generator to feed electrical energy directly to the battery and drive motor.
    • Parallel Mode (1st Gear): Direct mechanical engine drive engaged through low-ratio gearing for aggressive overtaking, payload hauling, or steep hill climbs.
    • Parallel Mode (2nd Gear): Taller overdrive gear engaged for high-speed highway cruising to eliminate electric motor back-EMF drag and optimize fuel burn.
    • Regenerative Braking Mode: Converts kinetic deceleration into electrical charge fed back into the 1.09 kWh battery pack.

3. Chassis, Suspension & Braking Dynamics

SubsystemEngineering Specification
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson Strut with coil springs, subframe isolation, and stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent Multi-Link suspension with trailing arms and progressive coil dampers
Front BrakesVentilated disc brakes with single-piston floating calipers
Rear BrakesSolid disc brakes with integrated Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and Auto-Hold
Steering SystemDual-pinion Electric Power Steering (EPS) with 3 selectable weighting modes (Light, Comfort, Sport)
Drive Mode Selector4 Pre-programmed drive profiles: Eco, Normal, Sport, and Well-being
Wheel Fitment18-inch x 7.5J Aerodynamic multi-spoke alloy wheels
Factory Tire Spec225/55 R18 (Prinx XNEX Sport EV low-rolling-resistance tires)
Spare WheelTire Mobility Kit (TMK) / Compact space saver

4. Dimensions, Weights & Packaging

Despite its compact crossover classification, the ORA 5 sits on an extended 2,720 mm wheelbase, yielding interior tandem room comparable to larger C-segment SUVs.

  • Overall Length: 4,471 mm (+236 mm over ORA Good Cat)
  • Overall Width: 1,833 mm (+8 mm over Good Cat)
  • Overall Height: 1,641 mm (+45 mm over Good Cat)
  • Wheelbase: 2,720 mm (+70 mm over Good Cat)
  • Ground Clearance: 170 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 55 Litres
  • Cargo Volume (VDA Standard): 272 Litres (Rear seats upright)
  • Expanded Cargo Volume: Up to ~1,100 Litres (With 60:40 rear seats folded flat)

5. Electrical Architecture, ADAS & Cockpit Electronics

The ORA 5 HEV is built around GWM’s Coffee OS 3.0 smart vehicle operating system paired with a Level 2+ Advanced Driver Assistance suite.

Sensor Hardware & ADAS Matrix

  • Sensor Suite: Forward-facing optical camera, front millimeter-wave radar, 4 surround-view HD cameras, and 360-degree perimeter ultrasonic sensors.
  • Active Safety Capabilities:
    • Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (Intelligent ACC): Full-speed radar distance tracking with automated cornering speed deceleration.
    • Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB): Front collision warning with automatic braking for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
    • Lane Support Suite: Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Centring Assist (LCA), and Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK).
    • Cross-Traffic Protection: Front Cross Traffic Alert & Braking (FCTA/FCTB) + Rear Cross Traffic Alert & Braking (RCTA/RCTB).
    • Blind Zone Safety: Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Lane Change Assist (LCA), and Door Opening Warning (DOW).
    • Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR): Optical speed-limit scanning and intelligent speed warning.
  • Passive Safety: 6 SRS Airbags (Front dual, side thorax, full-length side curtain airbags); ISOFIX child anchor brackets on outer rear positions.

Cockpit & Interior Amenities

  • Central Infotainment Display: 14.6-inch ultra-high-definition capacitive touchscreen interface running Coffee OS 3.0.
  • Driver Instrument Panel: 10.25-inch full digital LCD instrument cluster.
  • Smartphone Integration: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto with Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updating.
  • Audio System: Up to 9-speaker high-fidelity sound setup.
  • Device Power: 50-Watt active-cooled inductive wireless phone charger, USB-A and USB-C ports in front row, USB-C port in rear row.
  • Seating & Luxury: Premium synthetic leather upholstery with rose gold trim accents, 6-way powered driver seat with memory and ventilation, fixed panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade.

6. Benchmarking & Efficiency Metrics

Calculated Engineering Metrics

  • Combined Power Output: 223 PS (164 kW)
  • Combined Torque Output: 476 Nm (Class-leading for sub-2.0L hybrid crossovers)
  • Power-to-Torque Balance: 2.13 Nm per PS

Certified Efficiency Standards

  • Rated Fuel Consumption (WLTP Combined):4.4 L/100 km (22.7 km/L)
  • Guinness Record Achievement: Lowest fuel consumption by a production hybrid SUV across China’s municipalities
  • Certified Cruising Range:> 1,100 km on a single 55 L fuel tank

7. Comparative Segment Matrix: Compact Hybrid Crossovers

Engineering ParameterGWM ORA 5 HEVHonda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RSToyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid
Powertrain Architecture1.5L Turbo + 2-Speed DHT1.5L NA + e-CVT (Dual Motor)1.8L NA + E-CVT (Series-Parallel)
Combined Power Output223 PS (164 kW)131 PS (96 kW)122 PS (90 kW)
Combined Torque Output476 Nm253 Nm142 Nm (Engine) + 163 Nm (Motor)
0–100 km/h Acceleration7.7 seconds10.7 seconds~11.0 seconds
Wheelbase2,720 mm2,610 mm2,640 mm
Rear SuspensionIndependent Multi-LinkTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Central Touchscreen14.6-inch (Coffee OS)8.0-inch Display Audio9.0-inch Display Audio
Wireless Phone Charging50W Fast Wireless15W Qi Standard15W Qi Standard
Fuel Tank Capacity55 Litres40 Litres36 Litres
Claimed Combined Range> 1,100 km (WLTP)~900 km~850 km
Claimed Fuel Economy4.4 L/100 km (22.7 km/L)4.1 L/100 km (24.4 km/L)4.3 L/100 km (23.3 km/L)
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