GWM Malaysia teases new electric sedan, the Ora 07

KUALA LUMPUR: Great Wall Motors confirmed its big plans for Malaysia back in 2022 when it launched its first electric car, the Ora Good Cat. As per that, the automaker will launch nine EV models in three years in the local market. Well, it seems that the brand is ready with its second electric car, the Ora 07 aka Lightning Cat.

GWM dropped the first teaser of the Ora 07 on its social media handle earlier this morning with a caption that reads “Stunning at first sight. Get ready to start your journey with the revolution that is More Than Stunning.”

The Ora 07 is a five-door electric fastback sedan that measures 4,871 mm in length, 1,862 mm in width, and 1,500 mm in height and spans a 2,870 mm wheelbase. It will lock horns with the Tesla Model 3 and the upcoming BYD Seal. 

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The EV made its way to Thailand just last month where it is offered in two variants - Long Range and Performance, priced at THB 1,299,000 (RM 173,196) and THB 1,499,000 (RM 199,863).

The Long Range trim is powered by a front-mounted single-motor setup that is tuned to make 204 PS of maximum power and 340 Nm of peak torque. Feeding the motor is an 83.5 kWh ternary lithium-ion battery pack offering a range of 640 km (on the NEDC cycle). On the contrary, the Performance trim runs on a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup generating 408 PS and 680 Nm. The battery configuration is identical, with a slightly shorter range of 550 km due to a bump in performance.

Depending on the selected trim, the EV comes equipped with a 10.25-inch instrument display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, an ambient lighting system, an 11-speaker sound system, a head-up display, a driver’s memory seat, Ventilated and message front seats, and automatic air-conditioning system. 

Parts of the safety kit include intelligent cruise control, traffic jam assist, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, a 360-degree camera system, door opening warning, and automatic parking feature.

What do you think about the upcoming Ora 07? Do you consider it a compelling choice over the BYD Seal or Tesla Model 3? Let us know in the comments.

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