Verdict
At RM100,000, the Dongfeng Box costs RM9,800 less than the GWM Ora Good Cat, yet its listed 430 km range is 30 km longer and its 326-litre boot beats the Ora’s 250 litres. It also charges faster at up to 70 kW DC. The Ora answers with a far stronger 143 hp/210 Nm motor against 94 hp/160 Nm, plus a much fuller safety kit including six airbags, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic braking. For a Malaysian buyer, the Box is the rational long-range, lower-cost choice; the Ora is the better-equipped one.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if lower upfront and road-tax costs, 430 km listed range, a 326-litre boot and seven-year unlimited-mileage vehicle cover matter most.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you want 143 hp, six airbags, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic braking and a more lavish cabin.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng Box RM100,000; GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800.
- Motor output: Dongfeng Box 94 hp and 160 Nm; GWM Ora Good Cat 143 hp and 210 Nm.
- Battery and listed range: Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh and 430 km; GWM Ora Good Cat 57.7 kWh and 400 km.
- DC charging and V2L: Dongfeng Box 70 kW and 3.6 kW; GWM Ora Good Cat 60 kW and 3.3 kW.
- Safety: Dongfeng Box has two airbags; GWM Ora Good Cat has six airbags plus blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts/braking.
- Boot space and road tax: Dongfeng Box 326 litres and RM50/year; GWM Ora Good Cat 250 litres and RM80/year.
Box
- RM9,800 lower purchase price and RM30 lower annual road tax.
- 430 km listed range and 70 kW DC charging.
- 326-litre boot, seven-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and eight-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty.
- Only two airbags, versus six in the Ora Good Cat.
- Lacks the Ora’s blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic braking, panoramic sunroof and powered driver’s seat with memory and massage.
- 94 hp and 160 Nm trail the Ora Good Cat’s 143 hp and 210 Nm.
Ora Good Cat
- 143 hp and 210 Nm, with a 150 km/h top speed.
- Six airbags, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and braking, and emergency lane keeping.
- Panoramic sunroof, powered boot, PM2.5 air-con filter and driver-seat memory/massage.
- RM9,800 dearer, with RM80 annual road tax against the Box’s RM50.
- 400 km listed range is 30 km shorter, while DC charging peaks at 60 kW versus 70 kW.
- 250-litre boot is 76 litres smaller; vehicle warranty is five years/150,000 km rather than seven years/unlimited mileage.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000✓ | RM109,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM50✓ | RM80 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 94 hp | 143 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 160 Nm | 210 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 42.3 kWh | 57.7 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 430 km✓ | 400 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 70 kW✓ | 60 kW |
| V2L | 3.6 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 150 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,030 mm | 4,235 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,596 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,342 kg | 1,510 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres✓ | 250 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Wanli Harmonic Plus | GitiComfort 225 V1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | 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 On Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Collision Waring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Door Open Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory and Massage Functions, 4-way Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filter |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest |
| Sun Shade | — | Yes |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | 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 | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Limited to the first owner only; 8-year/unlimited mileage battery warranty | 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.
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Box vs Ora Good Cat FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Box or GWM Ora Good Cat better?
The Dongfeng Box is better for cost, listed range, boot space and warranty cover. The GWM Ora Good Cat is better for performance, passive safety and comfort equipment, with 143 hp and six airbags against 94 hp and two airbags.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM9,800 more than the Dongfeng Box. Its annual road tax is also RM30 higher.
Which one is better for charging and longer trips?
The Dongfeng Box is the stronger choice on the stated figures: 430 km listed range, 70 kW DC charging and 3.6 kW V2L, against the Ora Good Cat’s 400 km, 60 kW and 3.3 kW.