The GWM ORA 5 SUV is coming to Thailand in March 2026, featuring advanced technology and the Coffee OS 3.0 operating system.
On 10 Feb 2026, GWM (Thailand) announced its plan to shake up the Thai automotive market again by preparing to launch the latest GWM ORA 5 SUV model this March 2026.
Thailand will be the second country worldwide after China, and the first international market, where GWM will introduce this key new vehicle, highlighting Thailand's importance as a strategic market for GWM in the ASEAN region and globally.
The GWM ORA 5 SUV builds on the success of the GWM ORA Good Cat, transitioning to a new role offering greater agility and confidence with an SUV format, showcasing a new design that reflects strength, sleekness, and modernity, while retaining the distinctive retro character of the ORA family.
With a larger body size, it supports diverse uses, enhancing travel comfort and elevating the driving experience to be enjoyable every day and on every route, both urban and rural, aiming to set a new standard for SUVs in Thailand.
The GWM ORA 5 SUV is a globally significant model that GWM plans to introduce in key markets worldwide, developed under the Born Global concept through a global development process to meet consumer needs across various countries, reflecting GWM’s vision to create next-generation vehicles competitive on the world stage.
GWM ORA 5 SUV emphasizes user confidence by adhering to GWM Global Quality standards throughout comprehensive development stages, from design and engineering to advanced technology and high safety standards, to deliver a world-class quality vehicle.
The GWM ORA 5 SUV also features the new global GWM ONE Platform, developed to support diverse powertrain systems under the Multi-powertrain strategy, including hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), 100% electric battery (BEV), fuel cell (FCEV), and internal combustion engine (ICE) systems.
This addresses future diverse usage demands, reflecting GWM’s vision to enhance vehicle architecture flexibility and support long-term development of world-class products.
In terms of user experience, the GWM ORA 5 SUV comes equipped with Coffee OS 3.0, an advanced operating system exclusive to GWM premium vehicles, offering fast, accurate responses and enhancing connectivity, driving experience, entertainment, comfort, and in-cabin usability to perfectly suit the lifestyle of modern drivers.
The official launch of the GWM ORA 5 SUV, GWM’s first new model in 2026, is scheduled for this March, set to create a new impact in Thailand’s automotive market. This marks a significant step forward for the GWM ORA family, building on the success of the GWM ORA Good Cat—Thailand’s beloved electric car—toward an SUV that better meets the practical needs of today’s urban drivers.