Great Wall Motor has entered Spain with the Ora5, a compact car available in petrol, hybrid and fully electric versions. The company is betting on variety, with prices intended to undercut most rivals.
The Ora5 measures 4.47 meters long and has a 442-liter boot. It seats four or five people, and its 17.5-centimeter ground clearance suits city and suburban roads. The cabin features a multifunction steering wheel, two digital screens and voice controls. Drivers can also turn off some of the more intrusive safety aids, a relief in heavy traffic. Expansión reports that the Ora5 is GWM’s first publicly launched vehicle in Spain, and that the brand has already established over 40 sales points nationwide.
Buyers can choose from three powertrains. The petrol model uses a 1.5-liter engine with 160 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds. The hybrid (HEV) pairs the same engine with electric power for a total of 223 horsepower, cutting the sprint to 7.7 seconds. The electric Ora5 produces 204 horsepower and claims a range of 435 kilometers on the highway and up to 600 kilometers in the city. Its 58.3 kWh battery can charge from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes with a high-power charger.
With incentives and financing, the petrol Ora5 starts at 19,950 euros, the hybrid costs 22,350 euros and the electric version is 23,950 euros. All versions come with a seven-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty; the electric model gets an extra year of battery coverage. Two trims are available, Explore and Advance, both featuring a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate and nine-speaker sound system.
The Ora5 is the first step in Great Wall Motor’s broader plans for Spain, Country Manager José Ignacio Olazábal says. By 2027, the lineup will include luxury SUVs and off-roaders. GWM already leads that segment in China. Its network now covers 80% of Spain, with fifty dealerships. The company aims to reach 3% of the private car market in two years and is also targeting fleet and rental sales. Merca2 reports that GWM’s expansion plan includes launching seven models by early 2027: the Haval H7, Jolion Max, Tank 300, Tank 500, Poer P300, Poer P500 and Wey G9. The outlet describes the rollout as part of GWM’s strategy to secure a impressive share of the highly competitive C-SUV segment.
The expansion puts GWM in direct competition with established European and Asian brands. Spanish buyers are showing more interest in electrified cars as new electric models enter the market. The Cupra Raval Endurance, for example, recently made headlines for its range and price aimed at local drivers.
Great Wall Motor is investing in local engineering and building a wide dealership network as it moves into Spain’s changing car market. GWM wants to become a regular sight on Spanish roads. For buyers, the Ora5 offers a choice of powertrains, technology and value, with more models on the way.
