Verdict
The GWM Ora Good Cat suits a Malaysian buyer with home or workplace charging: its 57.7-kWh battery is rated for 400 km, accepts 6.6-kW AC and 60-kW DC charging, and its RM80 annual road tax undercuts the Mazda’s RM439. It also brings AEB, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. The Mazda CX-30 is the more practical long-distance petrol choice, with a 51-litre tank, 6.4 L/100 km rated economy, 430-litre boot and 196 km/h top speed. Its 162 hp and 213 Nm also narrowly exceed the Ora’s 143 hp and 210 Nm motor.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you can charge regularly and want 400 km EV range, far lower RM80 road tax and a fuller active-safety package.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you need the 430-litre boot, petrol refuelling flexibility and a 196 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; Mazda CX-30 RM122,409
- Powertrain: Ora Good Cat 143 hp/210 Nm electric motor; CX-30 162 hp/213 Nm 1,998 cc petrol engine
- Road tax: Ora Good Cat RM80 per year; CX-30 RM439 per year
- Boot space: Ora Good Cat 250 litres; CX-30 430 litres
- Top speed: Ora Good Cat 150 km/h; CX-30 196 km/h
- Dimensions: Ora Good Cat 4,235 mm long and 1,825 mm wide; CX-30 4,395 mm long and 1,795 mm wide
Ora Good Cat
- 57.7-kWh battery with 400 km rated range, 6.6-kW AC and 60-kW DC charging
- AEB, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and powered driver seat with memory and massage
- 250-litre boot is 180 litres smaller than the CX-30’s
- 150 km/h top speed trails the CX-30’s 196 km/h
- Tyre repair kit instead of the CX-30’s space-saver spare
CX-30
- 430-litre boot and 51-litre petrol tank suit longer trips
- 162 hp and 213 Nm exceed the Ora Good Cat’s 143 hp and 210 Nm
- Driver’s knee airbag, head-up display and space-saver spare tyre
- RM439 annual road tax is RM359 higher than the Ora Good Cat’s
- No listed autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
- Passive cruise control and a reverse camera, against the Ora’s adaptive cruise, 360-degree camera and auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800✓ | RM122,409 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM80✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 162 hp |
| Torque | — | 213 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| 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 | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 196 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,235 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,441 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 250 litres | 430 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort 225 V1 | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| 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 | Emergency Stop Signal |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory and Massage Functions, 4-way Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filter | Manual Air-con |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Lane Change Assist | 7" TFT LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
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 Ora Good Cat & CX-30 for sale
Ora Good Cat vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or Mazda CX-30 better?
The Ora Good Cat is better for regular charging, lower road tax and driver-assistance equipment. The CX-30 is better for a 430-litre boot, petrol-trip flexibility and higher 196 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-30 costs RM12,609 more than the GWM Ora Good Cat, at RM122,409 versus RM109,800.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM80 a year in road tax, while the Mazda CX-30 costs RM439. The Ora saves RM359 annually.