ora is a brand that is still little known in our region, but which caused a sensation last month at the Paris Motor Show: the Great Wall Motor group indeed presented the latest innovations from its Wey and Ora brands, including a sedan with a 100% electric engine Ora Cat is nextthe style of which is reminiscent of certain European productions.
The model has just started to be sold in China under the name Lightning Cat Ora : even if this information is not yet confirmed, this name may well be retained during its launch in Europe, which should take place before the end of 2023.
The Next Ora Cat: The Premium Electric Sedan
Under his fake Porsche Panamera, Next Ora Cat is electric sedan 4.87 meters long, which takes the form of a “4-door coupe” with dimensions close to the Tesla Model S. It has smooth and curved lines optimized for aerodynamics: the model actually has one Cd 0.22which allows to increase efficiency and autonomy.
The interior is inspired by European premium sedans and includes all the refinements, such as leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, aluminum inserts, a panoramic glass roof, a digital dashboard with round dials or even a touch screen. in the center of the dashboard. An ultraviolet sterilization system is also present to clean the atmosphere and fight all kinds of viruses, bacteria and dust mites.
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The next Ora Cat: 408 100% electric horsepower
The model also relies on technology, as well as advanced driver assistance systems, with Ora-Pilot 3.0 system : equipped with no less than 28 sensors intelligent cameras, including 1 ADAS camera, 5 millimeter wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, 4 panoramic cameras, 4 side cameras and a 3D facial recognition camera that work in concert with updated real-time mapping thanks to 5G connection.
Under the hood we find two 100% electric motors with a total power 408 horsepower and 680 Nm of torque, as well as four-wheel drive. The model meets the expectations of European customers and has 19-inch wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport EV tires that guarantee the best level of grip. Equipped in this way, the Next Ora Cat is able to swallow Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, and offers a “windy, fast-as-light” driving experience, hence its “Lightning Cat” name. her Battery 83 kWh must allow a autonomy up to 430 kmaccording to the WLTP cycle.
The Next Ora Cat: Affordable
The Next Ora Cat, also called the Lightning Cat, has just been launched in China with prices starting at RMB 189,800, equivalent to approx. 25,900 euros. There are a total of four versions in the range, and the most expensive model is listed for 269,800 yuan, or about 36,800 euros.
When it will be launched in Europe and in France, which will not happen before the end of 2023 or even the beginning of 2024The Chinese electric sedan should show slightly higher prices while remaining competitive in the market.
At the last Munich Motor Show, Great Wall Motor, a Chinese brand of 100% electric vehicles, presented one of its new models: the Ora Cat. A little tour about the owner of this newcomer to the zé car segment https://t.co/84UqZsDxj8
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