GWM Ora: Where retro styling meets zero emissions mobility

There’s a delicate balance between chasing trends and embracing timeless elegance. That is very much true in the world of fashion, but also in the world of cars.

Far too often we see that technology is quickly evolving together with modern vehicle design. What’s highly advanced today may be obsolete tomorrow. What looks ahead of its time in the present, might look old in just a few years.

Every now and then, however, someone comes along and hits it right in the middle. That is what GWM has tastefully achieved with the all-electric ORA lineup of cars. 

It all starts with the name itself. ORA stands for Open, Reliable, and Alternative. True to its brand logo that resembles an exclamation mark, GWM wants to bring a surprise to everyone who gets to experience the ORA lineup of cars.

In the Philippine market, we see a glaring example of that with the ORA 03 EV – otherwise known as the Good Cat. It’s a hatchback packed with the latest in technology, but with a sense of style that transcends time.

At first glance, the GWM ORA 03 has cultivated a signature look with its retro-modern design and soft curves that add to its elegant demeanor. Think of some European cars that have retained their original look but with a touch of modern-day vehicle features such as LED headlights, large wheels, and power features on the doors and side mirrors. The GWM ORA 03 is cut in the same cloth and echoes those elements.

The same can be said when you step inside the ORA 03. While it packs a pair of large screens, a panoramic sunroof, and smartphone connectivity features such as wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto for the tech-savvy motorist, the choice of cream and brown upholstery with the soft touch points gives a sense of classic luxury – one that’s comparable to a designer bag that never goes out of style.

Upon pressing the start button, the electric motor powered by a Lithium Ternary battery comes to life, with 171 PS and 250 Nm of torque ready to be unleashed on demand – something you can enjoy for up to 500 kilometers without a trace of carbon emissions.

When it’s time to recharge, the ORA 03 comes with a Type 2 socket for its AC charger – the most common type that you can find in the country’s growing charging stations. If you’re in a hurry, then the DC fast charging capability does the job for you – topping up the batteries from 15 to 80% in just 42 minutes, so the fun times behind the wheel can resume.

The GWM ORA 03 is also capable of sharing driving duties with you through its multiple ADAS functions. There’s adaptive cruise control for highway driving, traffic jam assist (TJA) for convenience in the city, blind-spot monitors, forward collision warning, and multiple parking sensors to keep you safe every time you’re on the road.

Style does not always have to come at a hefty price. When done tastefully, style is one big factor that makes budget clothing look like a million bucks. That is what you can expect with the GWM ORA 03 EV since all that style, function, and technology is yours beginning at PHP 1,288,000 for the standard version, and PHP 1,778,000 for the top-of-the-line 500 variant.

The ORA 03 is just the beginning of what we could expect from the ORA electric lineup of cars from GWM – there’s more to come soon.