GWM Ora 5 Review: This Is Crazy Good! NZ Price, Drive & Crash Test

The GWM Ora 5 is almost here, and it might be the small electric SUV to beat. I got to experience this car three different ways: a full walkaround at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, a drive at GWM's ride and handling circuit in Baoding, and then a front-row seat to watch one get crash tested. Here's everything you need to know before it lands in New Zealand. NZ PRICING - GWM Ora 5 Lux — $36,990 +ORC - GWM Ora 5 Ultra — $39,990 +ORC - First New Zealand deliveries from June 2026 KEY SPECS - 150kW / 260Nm front-wheel drive - 58.3kWh LFP battery (SVOLT) - 430km WLTC range - 120kW DC fast charging (30–80% in around 20 minutes) - 6kW vehicle-to-load - 14.6" central touchscreen with Coffee OS - Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - 9-speaker audio (Ultra) - 7 airbags including front centre airbag - 360-degree camera, AEB, lane keep, blind spot, traffic sign recognition - Targeting ANCAP 5-star under the 2026 protocol CHAPTERS 00:00 Why this video is a bit different 00:37 Ora 5 walkaround at the Beijing Auto Show 05:58 Drive at GWM's Baoding test facility 07:40 Watching an Ora 5 get crash tested 08:41 Verdict — should you buy one? For more EV reviews and news from New Zealand: 🔗 https://evsandbeyond.co.nz #GWMOra5 #ElectricSUV #NZEVs #EVReview #GWM