Great Wall Motor (GWM) is targeting to grow its overseas sales to over 1 million units annually by 2030, with high-end models contributing a third of the volume. GWM announced this to the gathered international press at last week’s 2024 Beijing Auto Show. Currently, GWM is present in 170 countries. Last year, it exported over 300,000 cars, an 85 percent increase from the year before. GWM doesn’t provide a breakdown of its global sales by country / region, but a big contributor to the increase Ru
May 7, 2024
Much has been said about the longevity of batteries in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), understandably causing concern among potential buyers about future replacement costs. However, the GWM Ora 07 offers reassurance in this regard. To begin with, the Ora 07 is covered by a 6-year/150,000 km warranty for the vehicle, extending to 8-year/180,000 km solely for the battery and motor, whichever comes first. There’s also a one-to-one battery replacement is available should the battery's health dip b
Apr 29, 2024
GWM Malaysia has unveiled its latest offering, the GWM Ora 07, alternatively referred to as the Lightning Cat or Grand Cat. Available in two variants, Long Range Ultra and Performance, the starting prices (MSRP, sans miscellaneous fees and insurance) are RM 169,800 and RM 189,800, respectively. Built upon GWM's Lemon platform, the Ora 07’s mix of retro and Porsche gives it a slippery design with a drag coefficient of 0.22. The hidden door handles and active rear spoiler contribute to its aero ef
Apr 3, 2024
The Ora 07 will be the second model launched by GWM Malaysia under the Ora brand after the Good Cat. It is planned to be launched in the coming weeks and GWM Malaysia has just organized a preview of its upcoming flagship. Two variants are announced to be arriving in Malaysia with bookings now open at all authorized GWM Malaysia showrooms. Early buyers will enjoy a 5-year free maintenance package (including parts and labour). Prices will only be announced during the launch but both variants will
Mar 4, 2024
Slotting above the Ora Good Cat, GWM Malaysia has given the local media a preview of the Ora 07. The fully electric 4-door coupe-style sedan bears a resemblance to the Porsche Panamera but it still looks cutesy by comparison. GWM Malaysia had announced that the Ora 07 is open for bookings on 1 March with two variants confirmed: Long Range – FWD, 204 PS/340 Nm, 640 km range Performance – AWD, 408 PS/680 Nm, 550 km range Like the Good Cat, the Ora 07 (also known as the Lightning Cat/Grand Cat) is
Mar 4, 2024
GWM Malaysia announced today that the Ora 07, fully electric 4-door coupe-style sedan positioned above the Ora Good Cat, is now open for bookings. Early buyers will enjoy a 5-year free maintenance package (including parts and labour). Two variants are confirmed. The front-wheel drive Long Range variant is powered by a 204 PS / 340 Nm motor, with a 640 km driving range. The all-wheel drive Performance variant has 408 PS / 680 Nm, with a claimed driving range of 550 km. It goes from 0-100 km/h in
Mar 1, 2024
First batches of the Ora 07 electric sedan has arrived at Port Klang, ahead of its Q1 2024 launch in Malaysia. Sized thereabouts of the Toyota Camry, the sedan will face off against rivals like the BYD Seal and Tesla Model 3, however, how its priced is a question that's yet to be answered at point of publication. Though full details of the car are understandably still concealed, the little glimpse we can see of the cabin shows that it has dark-coloured seats; so perhaps one variant might not get
Feb 15, 2024
GWM Malaysia has confirmed that the Ora 07 - a coupe-esque sedan that looks like a cut-priced Chinese Porsche Panamera – will be launched within this quarter. “We are thrilled to bring the Ora 07 to Malaysia, reinforcing our commitment to providing our customers with top-notch, eco-friendly transportation options,” said Cui Anqi, Managing Director of GWM Malaysia. “The Malaysian market holds tremendous potential, and we believe Ora 07 will attract customers seeking uniqueness,” he added. Two var
Jan 23, 2024
GWM Malaysia has posted a teaser for the Ora 07, also known as the Lightning Cat or Grand Cat, through its social media platforms, indicating that its arrival here is to be anticipated. The Ora 07, a fully electric fastback sedan, rides on GWM’s Lemon E platform and will be the second model introduced after the Ora Good Cat. The Ora 07 has already been introduced in Thailand, with the lineup starting at THB 1.299 million (around RM 172k) for the Long Range variant, followed by the Performance va
Jan 18, 2024
The second model under GWM’s all-electric Ora brand in Thailand, the Ora 07 was launched in the Kingdom. Initially known as the Lightning Cat in China and the Grand Cat when it was previewed in Thailand, the Ora 07 bears an obvious design similarity to the Porsche Panamera. The electric fastback is fully imported (CBU) from China and is offered in two variants: Ora 07 Long Range – THB 1,299,000 (~RM 173k) Ora 07 Performance – THB 1,499,000 (~RM 200k) Starting off with the basics, the base Long R
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