My Mrs bought one - what a surprise package! It's a great little car for around town. And lots of comments from strangers asking what it is? Only had good comments so far. Great car to live with!!
we purchased a GT for my wife as well. Fantastic car. Two friends of us bought the same car a week later after driving ours. Great quality and pleasure to drive. We are going for breakfast while the car is charging at a free charging station : ) So far we spend $35 on running costs for 5000km. love driving past petrol stations and see people waisting money. my 2cents
Extremely happy with my standard range and think its easily one of the best value for money if not the best value for money car in Aus atm, I would have LOVED a GT for the looks, sunroof and red seat belts but it was too much for me. FANTASTIC car for the money.
It's nice to see a few car makers using some colour initiative on the interior, instead of black. A small bit of colour goes a long way to brighten things up.
@@wcrash9361maybe if GWM employees weren’t preoccupied writing fake comments on TH-cam they’d have more time to mount the number plate correctly! 😂😂😂
I just test drove a 2024 Ora GT, and I have to say it was an amazing experience. Price has come down quite a bit. Before trade-in, the one I'm looking at is $39,990.00 AUD, and the styling on the GT looks better than the Entry-Level or Extended Range (20km difference). So it's about $6k more than the entry level, and $5k more than the extended range. May end up with it in a day or two, depending on what happens this close to the holiday, so I may have more to comment on it later. :)
We took delivery of the extended range model today. It really suits my size as I am only 155 cm tall and it has more features than my sons MG4. I paid $9000 less for a demo model in Queensland
I've had the Ultra for almost 6 months doing mostly city driving and it's great, the only disappointing thing is that unlike os versions there is no app or voice control but other than that it's a great little city car and I don't miss the petrol station stops at all.
HI, for lane keeping to work fully you need to set the lane assist in vehicle settings to centering. I've found it to work quite well in highway driving :)
Hey Paul, will you be reviewing the Tank 500? I'm really interested in this car and would love to see you opinion on it! And it going through your tests!!
Really don't like the look of the normal one but in this spec it's been transformed. Looks really cool! If it had more boot space and started under 50 I'd think about it. Btw great test. Loved the more EV details.
4th video of asking, can you pretty please do a review of the GWM Tank 500. You are getting warmer towards the Tank 500 the suspense is killing me!!!😂😂😂
Ah the range for the Ora GT is 400km. The extended range has 420km. (Even though they share the same battery). The standard range has the LFP 48kWh battery with 310km range.
Massive upvote for a review of the Abarth 695 and 500e, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale. I love your reviews! Would love to see some more brands other than the big names and cheap Chinese cars
I am a euro car driver, the issue with euro cars, especially their EVs, in comparison to Chinese ones is that they charge double and deliver half. There's no real valid reason to buy an 500e over the much better Chinese counter parts unless you have money to burn and a big fan of the brand.
@passby8070 To be fair I only threw the Abarth 500e in to entice Paul haha, he loves the BEVs, I am on the absolute opposite end of the spectrum. The Chinese cars are very cheap for many reasons and those may not be the apparent from the outset. I could never be a part of owning one, knowing the atrocities that befall the working class over there. They will continue to be exploited so that we have cheap and disposable cars built for obsolescence.
I'm surprised you're struggling with the lane keeping. I've got the std range, and the lane keeping comes on of its own accord at about 55kmh. Cruise control will maintains lane, speed and distance without any drama even with windy roads (Brisbane western freeway e.g.) and hills (automatic breaking)
In NZ they do not sell all that well, perhaps the 'look' is too divisive. See lots of MG4s and Dolphins which are priced in the same ballpark. Also the boot is very small.
Ys, quite a few companies are labelling their tarted up models as a 'GT' and use the exactly the same drive train as the basic models, Renault and Kia also do it, it's a scam.
Long Range model of the Ora now as at 14th Aug 2024 for $36,990 w/ 420km range, that is a bargain. The Hyundai Kona electric used to be the only non-Tesla EV 4 years ago with over 400km range and that was around $60,000.
The lights are actually from the new Mini. They lend it to them in a joint partnership and the electric drivetrain might even be similar in the Mini. The new electric Minis might have borrowed it from GWM Ora
I have the executive and it's pretty decent for what you're paying, the 2l twin turbo diesel isn't crazy powerful but you're not buying it to hoon. Fuel eco they claim is 9.1l/100km and that's pretty accurate. Can get it down to around 7.6l/100km when highway driving. Comfortability driving is i would say very good, someone over 6ft tall has tons of room on the back seat, head clearance is great for them.
Not gonna lie saw one of these the other day and cause of the front didn’t even know that it was a GW. I thought it was some fat faced Fiat ripoff or something I dunno man all I know is I don’t like it. Also somebody PLEASE fix that number plate it’s doing my head in.😅😂
The Port of Melbourne replaced their diesel duel cab utes for these things As a friend of a roadside assistance technician for this brand I can tell you that at least 3 separate Oras on the port have left guards stranded with electrical issues. Many more privately owned ones with a host of issues Absolutely woeful cars 👎🏼
How desperate are GWM, getting employees to spam comments in these reviews??? Saying that the car is designed by Porsche, BMW shared a platform with the Mini and Ora, Car Exert deliberately placed the number plate incorrectly……😂
Yeah good ey Paul. If you buy this EV now for AUD 39k you will be in shock 5 years later about the resell value of it. Today you pay AUD 39k Five to Eight years later your EV will worth only AUD 3k ! You dont believe me? Go and buy one now and we talk in 5 years time
Whoever at GWM Australia put that front plate on like that needs to be sacked immediately
Whoever ticked off GWM to be sold in Australia needs to be sacked!
My thoughts exactly, zero fucks given for placement.
That is insane haha
hahaha thats the first thing i thought of when I loaded this video. The front plate looks so stupid
@@abshassanI have a tank 300. The plate positioning was also atrocious
My Mrs bought one - what a surprise package! It's a great little car for around town. And lots of comments from strangers asking what it is? Only had good comments so far. Great car to live with!!
we purchased a GT for my wife as well. Fantastic car. Two friends of us bought the same car a week later after driving ours. Great quality and pleasure to drive. We are going for breakfast while the car is charging at a free charging station : ) So far we spend $35 on running costs for 5000km. love driving past petrol stations and see people waisting money. my 2cents
Extremely happy with my standard range and think its easily one of the best value for money if not the best value for money car in Aus atm, I would have LOVED a GT for the looks, sunroof and red seat belts but it was too much for me.
FANTASTIC car for the money.
It's nice to see a few car makers using some colour initiative on the interior, instead of black. A small bit of colour goes a long way to brighten things up.
That's most probably the only way they're selling these cars. Make them look pretty and the people who know nothing about cars will buy them.
@@wcrash9361 I know they have 4 wheels, a steering wheel and a place where you put oil and petrol in .... what else do I need to know?
@@geoffreycowl I like your thinking! 🤭
YOU NEED TO PULL THE CRUISE CONTROL STALK TWICE IN A ROW TO ACTIVATE CRUISE CONTROL WITH STEERING (LANE CENTERING)
Yep, the steering wheel icon will go green when it's activated. The grey wheel icon shown in the video is just to tell you, you can activate it.
The number plate mounting. “Yew bro”. Bit lazy by them to not screw it in properly.
What the hell happened to the number plate!
@@wcrash9361maybe if GWM employees weren’t preoccupied writing fake comments on TH-cam they’d have more time to mount the number plate correctly! 😂😂😂
@wcrash9361 given your recent comments on this video, some might think you’re the one trolling… 🤔
I just test drove a 2024 Ora GT, and I have to say it was an amazing experience. Price has come down quite a bit. Before trade-in, the one I'm looking at is $39,990.00 AUD, and the styling on the GT looks better than the Entry-Level or Extended Range (20km difference). So it's about $6k more than the entry level, and $5k more than the extended range. May end up with it in a day or two, depending on what happens this close to the holiday, so I may have more to comment on it later. :)
We took delivery of the extended range model today. It really suits my size as I am only 155 cm tall and it has more features than my sons MG4. I paid $9000 less for a demo model in Queensland
I've had the Ultra for almost 6 months doing mostly city driving and it's great, the only disappointing thing is that unlike os versions there is no app or voice control but other than that it's a great little city car and I don't miss the petrol station stops at all.
I've got a question. Can you use Android Auto on ORA?
@@changwonpark7569 Yes. Been available in Nz for two months and believe rolling out in Aus. now.
@@changwonpark7569 Yes, they recently updated the OS.
Unfortunately the software we get in Aus is missing a number of features in EU/UK cars. The car itself is fantastic though.
I can’t believe I’m saying this Paul, but I actually don’t mind the look of that. Who’d of thought.
Wait until you see it in real life haha
Who'd have thought.
HI, for lane keeping to work fully you need to set the lane assist in vehicle settings to centering. I've found it to work quite well in highway driving :)
Hey Paul, will you be reviewing the Tank 500? I'm really interested in this car and would love to see you opinion on it! And it going through your tests!!
Driving it tomorrow :-)
@CarExpertAus oh fantastic!!! Looking forward to it 😀
Great review as always, thank you.
I have a good laugh Paul when you check your sides mirrors changing lanes during the lane keeping test. 😅😅
$45k now. Love the look of it. At last a car with some character ! 🎉
@@wcrash9361I was actually referring to the GT line mate
Some dealers have it down to $40,990
Really don't like the look of the normal one but in this spec it's been transformed. Looks really cool! If it had more boot space and started under 50 I'd think about it. Btw great test. Loved the more EV details.
Number plate at the front looks like doesnt fit in to the holder, look really weird.
4th video of asking, can you pretty please do a review of the GWM Tank 500. You are getting warmer towards the Tank 500 the suspense is killing me!!!😂😂😂
Filming it tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Make sure you test all the massage modes Paul 🤪
@@CarExpertAus
Thanks
Ah the range for the Ora GT is 400km.
The extended range has 420km.
(Even though they share the same battery).
The standard range has the LFP 48kWh battery with 310km range.
Massive upvote for a review of the Abarth 695 and 500e, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale. I love your reviews! Would love to see some more brands other than the big names and cheap Chinese cars
I am a euro car driver, the issue with euro cars, especially their EVs, in comparison to Chinese ones is that they charge double and deliver half. There's no real valid reason to buy an 500e over the much better Chinese counter parts unless you have money to burn and a big fan of the brand.
@passby8070 To be fair I only threw the Abarth 500e in to entice Paul haha, he loves the BEVs, I am on the absolute opposite end of the spectrum. The Chinese cars are very cheap for many reasons and those may not be the apparent from the outset. I could never be a part of owning one, knowing the atrocities that befall the working class over there. They will continue to be exploited so that we have cheap and disposable cars built for obsolescence.
@@MadesonGnac-wc4xm Have you been to China recently?
I hope they don't market this as the "Ora" in Indonesia. "Ora" in Javanese is an impolite word for "No".
Thanks for Indo lesson.😅
So that will be NO with an exclamation mark ❗️ 😊
@@philippicmen7558 Yes. I'm not judging the car, just amused at the name. Perhaps they meant "Aura"?
Maybe comes from Ora Serrata?. Eye anatomy.
I'm surprised you're struggling with the lane keeping. I've got the std range, and the lane keeping comes on of its own accord at about 55kmh. Cruise control will maintains lane, speed and distance without any drama even with windy roads (Brisbane western freeway e.g.) and hills (automatic breaking)
Been waiting for over a month for a Tank 500 review from CarExpert T_T
Next week
@@CarExpertAus Can’t wait! Thanks
Hopefully you guys will review the Ineos Grenadier soon.
I can't believe no one brought this up. You would need to double tap the ACC stock to activate lane centering.
Have you tested the Auto Parking Assistance? Just wondering how it works.
Just bought one, Ora top model, waiting for delivery, to complement Tesla 3 dual motor.
To whoever installed the front rego plate, why?
"installed" haha. That's just slapped on with no care in the world
Why does he say it’s 67 Kw DC charging when the ANZ website says 80kw?
That faux carbon though. What is it contact wrap?
Who ever installed that licence plate should be sacked
I might be seeing things, but that front end looks a lot like a 991.2 911 GT3...
looks more like a modern VW beetle
The lead designer actually designed for Porsche before moving to GWM
Imagine paying $55k for for this tish-box.
I cant imagine. No matter how hard i try.
Yep, just paying for the badge and name.
and it's a Chinese/owned/made EV for that price 😂
Paying 55k for this is certainly a low testosterone move
This ain’t the 70’s no more when cars where worth my weekly salary lol, welcome to 2024😂
Can you also do a review on GWM tank 500
Yep driving it tomorrow. Review live soon.
@@CarExpertAus I just commented about this, thanks.
@CarExpertAus Thank u soo much
Thanks
In NZ they do not sell all that well, perhaps the 'look' is too divisive. See lots of MG4s and Dolphins which are priced in the same ballpark. Also the boot is very small.
In NZ Ora has sold 443 units, BYD Dolphin 513 up to the end of April 2024,
50K???? Absolutely not
Are you going to do a GWM tank 500 review
Driving it today.
They seem to be nice appliances
I thought this was The Go Fast version being the GT? why?
Ys, quite a few companies are labelling their tarted up models as a 'GT' and use the exactly the same drive train as the basic models, Renault and Kia also do it, it's a scam.
Bloody hell, $50,000 for that. In that size car, I'd buy an MG3 and have $30,000 left.😊
Exactly right, no Chinese owned & made EV is worth more than 20k
@@mrgarrison3516 Nah they don't price them for racists to buy them. If you insist on paying 30% more for the same that is your business.
@@mrgarrison3516
And that includes Tesler.
@@ensteffoThat isn't racist, Chinese cars are not known for build quality. That's what they were getting at.
@buncha5651 my wife paid $35,000.00 for her one.
Waiting for your Tank 500 review, Paul
Driving it tomorrow 3-)
Not sure about the name. I think it would have better suited Kia. A Kia Ora, anyone?
Yes, more EV reviews please!
Long Range model of the Ora now as at 14th Aug 2024 for $36,990 w/ 420km range, that is a bargain.
The Hyundai Kona electric used to be the only non-Tesla EV 4 years ago with over 400km range and that was around $60,000.
Looks like a mini
Only cat lover’s will buy it 😂
You'll see the pink haired driver through the window tint
I am not a cat lover, and still won't buy it for that price.
Where's your desert boots Paul?
That's a weird looking cat
Gwm ora and ora gt available in the trinidad market 🇹🇹
Launch control is slower than just mashing the throttle 😅
Double tap the stalk towards you. You didn’t turn lane centering on.
Tried that as well
That’s what turns it on mate. Guaranteed. I’ve test driven the thing. The steering wheel goes green when it’s on.
Like a Porsche which shrunk in the wash
$51990? I wouldn’t have ever paid that much. You can get them for $41990 now. I know, as I just bought one.
The lights are actually from the new Mini. They lend it to them in a joint partnership and the electric drivetrain might even be similar in the Mini. The new electric Minis might have borrowed it from GWM Ora
46990 D/A...
I would take the GT over any model just for the looks. The regular models look dull and boring, the GT spec makes it half decent looking thing...
Who put the number plate on? he or she needs to go to specsavers.
Specsavers couldn't even help em.
Hate cats likewise with this car
Where is tank 500 review?
Driving it tomorrow :-)
Ora GT JCW
🐈😺😺🐈😺
Paul!
Please review the LDV D90!
I’m in danger of buying one because of their great value but I need your insight!
I have the executive and it's pretty decent for what you're paying, the 2l twin turbo diesel isn't crazy powerful but you're not buying it to hoon. Fuel eco they claim is 9.1l/100km and that's pretty accurate. Can get it down to around 7.6l/100km when highway driving.
Comfortability driving is i would say very good, someone over 6ft tall has tons of room on the back seat, head clearance is great for them.
Piano black!
Wow. Price is very cheap. Gwm should be able to sell hundreds per month😊
Is it mini from china? Chini?
Anyone else think it looks like a squashed Cayenne?
Not gonna lie saw one of these the other day and cause of the front didn’t even know that it was a GW.
I thought it was some fat faced Fiat ripoff or something I dunno man all I know is I don’t like it.
Also somebody PLEASE fix that number plate it’s doing my head in.😅😂
Good day
The Port of Melbourne replaced their diesel duel cab utes for these things
As a friend of a roadside assistance technician for this brand I can tell you that at least 3 separate Oras on the port have left guards stranded with electrical issues.
Many more privately owned ones with a host of issues
Absolutely woeful cars 👎🏼
Everyone of these at the dealership has rusted and pitted brake rotors.
Look like a Chinese Porsche that shrunk
Front looks like a goofy-ah Fiat and Mini design, rear is like the Panamera and bently
Expensive
That yellow behind the steering wheel I don’t like looks cheap
if that car had the turbo 4cyl from the Jolion it would be really good! but all electric is hard to want.
Kia Ora
This care needs a serious upgrade. It would have been fine 3 years ago.
These Chinese vehicles will be worth nothing when/if they make it to 100,000 kms
looks like a chinese copy of a Mini. Oh wait...
Slow, heavy for its size and built like S*** all for a measly 51k! The future is bright for motoring in Australia....
Which quality issues annoyed you ?
Limit the pedanticness. Compare the value for you get in comparison to what others offer.
Desperate discounted prices only just to sell more garbage EV. What a joke
😡😡 NOT BUYING ELECTRIC EV NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER 😡😡😡😡😡😡
How desperate are GWM, getting employees to spam comments in these reviews???
Saying that the car is designed by Porsche, BMW shared a platform with the Mini and Ora, Car Exert deliberately placed the number plate incorrectly……😂
The car was designed by Emanuel Derta, a former Porsche designer lol
G'Day CarExpert people, I'm eager for a review of the GWM Tank 500.
Driving it tomorrow :-)
Rather push a bus and train than drive a GWM Ora; public transportation wouldn't waste time on traffic jam instead of waste money to hop in an Ora.
pretty piss weak no android auto
Alfa Romeo Mito styling 100% ripped off...zero origniality
Yea bro, everyone knows alpha owns circular headlights 🥴
@@itzdylan6632 I said styling...not headlights, but nice of you to point that out. Oh, I ain't your bro, and it's Alfa, not Alpha. ;)
The designer tried its best not to copy Mini Cooper, Porsche 911.
They didn't copy, the Porsche designer designed it.
Love that Grey colour but hate the "dunny hanger red!!",,,,,,,,why do the Chinese do that just looks tacky n cheap to me 😢.
Ive been seeing a number of these on the road and wondered wtf they were. Such an ugly ass end on them as well
Yeah good ey Paul.
If you buy this EV now for AUD 39k you will be in shock 5 years later about the resell value of it.
Today you pay AUD 39k
Five to Eight years later your EV will worth only AUD 3k !
You dont believe me? Go and buy one now and we talk in 5 years time
chinese electric car?? omg.. I don't wanna die after I saw a news in China.. terrible accident!!
Omg horrid
Can I work with you
Ugliest car I’ve seen
🤮
Can I work under you
I'm quite heavy.
@@CarExpertAus
Just announced yesterday, 2023 Peugeot E2008 Gt are $39,990 drive away till June 24. Discount of over 25k. 🫨
Not like they weren't massively overpriced in the first place. They're being dumped for the way better version coming in soon.