Six years after pulling the uncompetitive Steed pick-up from sale within the UK, GWM is re-entering the market with fashions from Ora and the extra premium-oriented Wey marque, whose plug-in hybrid Coffee 01 SUV is because of arrive in Europe subsequent 12 months.
With its larger battery, the Ora Funky Cat presents greater than double the vary of the equally priced Mazda MX-30 and barely greater than even the top-rung Renault Zoe. A mid-rung 58kWh possibility with a 209-mile vary will even be available finally.
All automobiles are able to charging at 80kW from a CCS quick charger, whereas 6.6kW single-phase and three-phase 11kW AC charging are normal on all fashions. Power is shipped to a motor on the entrance axle – a drivetrain configuration which Ora bosses imagine will assist the automotive’s recognition on moist UK roads. The motor makes 169bhp and 184lb ft, which sends the Cat from 0-30mph in 3.8sec, 0-62mph in 8.5sec and on to a high pace of 99mph.
The Funky Cat measures 4235mm lengthy by 1825mm vast and 1596mm excessive, making it a detailed dimensional match for the Volkswagen ID 3, whereas a wheelbase of 2650mm means even six-foot-tall adults can sit comfortably within the rear.
LED lights are normal entrance and rear, as are 18in alloys, a pair of high-resolution 10.25in screens with smartphone mirroring, rear parking sensors, a 360deg digital camera, facial recognition and a raft of driver aids. A performance-inspired range-topper can be supplied, bringing sportier design cues together with bespoke wheels and distinctive colors, however there aren’t but any plans for a higher-output powertrain to be supplied.
