Verdict
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM7,000 less, carries RM80 annual road tax against the Chery O5’s RM120, and brings a 57.7-kWh battery with 400 km of EV range. It is the cheaper-to-buy electric choice, with 60-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L. The O5 fights back as the more practical family car: its 378-litre boot is 128 litres larger, it is 165 mm longer and uses multi-link rear suspension. Its 1.5-litre turbo petrol motor produces 145 hp and 230 Nm, just ahead of the Ora’s 143 hp and 210 Nm motor.
Pick the Chery O5 if you need the 378-litre boot, rear air vents and a 7-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you want a RM7,000-cheaper EV with 400 km range, 60-kW DC charging and lower RM80 road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800.
- Powertrain: Chery O5 1.5-litre turbo petrol, 145 hp and 230 Nm; Ora Good Cat single motor, 143 hp and 210 Nm.
- Energy storage/range: Chery O5 51-litre fuel tank; Ora Good Cat 57.7-kWh battery and 400 km EV range.
- Boot space: Chery O5 378 litres; Ora Good Cat 250 litres.
- Rear suspension: Chery O5 multi-link; Ora Good Cat torsion beam.
- Road tax: Chery O5 RM120 per year; Ora Good Cat RM80 per year.
O5
- 378-litre boot, versus 250 litres.
- Multi-link rear suspension.
- Dual-zone climate control, rear vents and ventilated power front seats.
- RM7,000 pricier to buy.
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM80.
- No EV range, AC/DC charging or V2L capability.
Ora Good Cat
- 57.7-kWh battery with 400 km EV range.
- 60-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- Auto parking, navigation and driver-seat memory with massage.
- 250-litre boot is 128 litres smaller.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension versus multi-link.
- Five-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty versus seven years/150,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM116,800 | RM109,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM80✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 145 hp | — |
| Torque | 230 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 143 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 210 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 57.7 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 400 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,235 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,596 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,434 kg | 1,510 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres✓ | 250 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Giti GitiComfort F50 | GitiComfort 225 V1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Collision Waring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Door Open Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory and Massage Functions, 4-way Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filter |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide, Manual Sunshade | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front 15W Wireless Charger, 1 Front 12V Socket, 1 Rear USB, 1 Boot 12V Socket | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Yes |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Lane Change Assist |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used O5 & Ora Good Cat for sale
O5 vs Ora Good Cat FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or GWM Ora Good Cat better?
The Ora Good Cat is the stronger pick for EV motoring, with 400 km range, 60-kW DC charging and lower road tax. Choose the O5 if luggage space and rear-seat climate comfort matter more: it has a 378-litre boot and rear air vents.
What is the price difference?
The Chery O5 costs RM116,800 and the GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM109,800, so the O5 is RM7,000 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Chery O5 has the larger boot at 378 litres. The GWM Ora Good Cat provides 250 litres, leaving the O5 with 128 litres more luggage space.