GWM Ora 07 vs Mazda BT-50
Verdict
This is a lifestyle split more than a like-for-like fight. The GWM Ora 07 costs RM169,800 and gives you a 201 hp/340 Nm front motor, 83.5 kWh LFP battery and 640 km EV range, with RM160 yearly road tax. The Mazda BT-50 is cheaper at RM148,418, but it is a ladder-frame, all-wheel-drive pickup with a 3.0 litre diesel making 188 hp and 450 Nm. For Malaysian use, the Ora is the quieter, better-equipped commuter on paper; the BT-50 is the workhorse with size, AWD and a full-size spare.
Ora 07
Pick the GWM Ora 07 if you want a five-seat electric sedan with 640 km range, richer cabin kit and much lower road tax.
BT-50
Pick the Mazda BT-50 if you need a ladder-frame pickup with all-wheel drive, 450 Nm diesel torque and a full-size alloy spare.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora 07 RM169,800; Mazda BT-50 RM148,418
- Powertrain: GWM Ora 07 201 hp/340 Nm electric motor; Mazda BT-50 188 hp/450 Nm 3.0 litre diesel
- Range/fuel: GWM Ora 07 83.5 kWh battery with 640 km EV range; Mazda BT-50 76 litre diesel tank
- Driveline and chassis: GWM Ora 07 front-wheel-drive unibody; Mazda BT-50 all-wheel-drive ladder frame
- Size: GWM Ora 07 4,871 mm long and 1,500 mm tall; Mazda BT-50 5,280 mm long and 1,810 mm tall
- Road tax: GWM Ora 07 RM160 a year; Mazda BT-50 RM1,638 a year
Ora 07
- 640 km EV range from an 83.5 kWh LFP battery
- Lower yearly road tax: RM160 versus RM1,638
- Richer listed cabin kit: panoramic sunroof, head-up display, 11-speaker Infinity audio and ventilated massaging front seats
- Costs RM21,382 more than the Mazda BT-50
- Front-wheel drive only, while the Mazda BT-50 has all-wheel drive
- Tyre repair kit only, versus the Mazda's full-size alloy spare
BT-50
- All-wheel drive and ladder-frame construction suit pickup duties
- Higher torque: 450 Nm versus the Ora 07's 340 Nm
- Full-size alloy spare and 265/60R18 all-terrain-leaning tyres
- Much higher yearly road tax: RM1,638 versus RM160
- Shorter warranty: 5 years/100,000 km versus 6 years/150,000 km
- Less cabin tech on paper, with a 9-inch screen, 8 speakers, no head-up display and no panoramic sunroof
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 169,800 | RM 148,418✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Segment | C-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection |
| Capacity | — | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 188 hp |
| Torque | — | 450 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 95.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16.3 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | LFP | — |
| Battery Capacity | 83.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 640 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 88 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6AT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,871 mm | 5,280 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,500 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,015 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 76 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 333 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 | Dunlop AT25 Grandtrek |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Drum Brakes |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| 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 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 11-speaker Infinity Sound System | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 1,638 |
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.
Ora 07 vs BT-50 FAQ
Is the GWM Ora 07 or Mazda BT-50 better?
The GWM Ora 07 is better for daily passenger use if you want EV range, cabin equipment and low road tax. The Mazda BT-50 is better if you need a pickup body, all-wheel drive and 450 Nm diesel torque.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora 07 costs RM169,800, while the Mazda BT-50 costs RM148,418. That makes the Ora 07 RM21,382 more expensive.
Which one has the lower yearly road tax?
The GWM Ora 07 is far cheaper to tax at RM160 a year. The Mazda BT-50's yearly road tax is RM1,638.