GWM ORA ORA Funky CAT Review, Specs & Performance
Spacious creation with an impressive battery range
Forget the crazy name because a GWM ORA Funky Cat offers drivers an impressive electric car packed with equipment and a rewarding drive. The cabin is also more spacious than the images would have you believe, and the electric range makes this a serious contender in an increasingly competitive segment. Ora will be an all-electric value brand offering something different from the norm and will aim to disrupt the sector with innovation and real-world practicality.
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Overview of the GWM ORA ORA Funky CAT
WHAT IS A GWM ORA FUNKY CAT?
Ora is the sub-brand of GWM (great wall motors). Like the koreans, the chinese are advancing in the auto sector rapidly. Now, if you don’t think you are familiar with chinese car brands, think again. Geely is chinese-owned. they have volvo, polestar and london electric vehicle company (the electric black hackney taxis). And don’t forget MG Motor UK is chinese-owned and has been pushing value boundaries in the uk. They could even be considered the target for ORA as far as competition goes.
GWM ORA ORA Funky CAT in a nutshell
EQUIPMENT AND HANDLING
As mentioned previously, the GWM ORA Funky Cat is a larger car than the images suggest and is similar in size to the Volkswagen ID.3 or the Golf.
It’s available in four colours, and the launch First Edition model offers lots of equipment.
Like rivals, the interior is clean and futuristic, and two 10.25-inch high-resolution displays are sitting next to each other, which are smartphone compatible.
Driver assistance features include exterior cameras to help keep the car and occupants safe, plus 12 ultrasonic radar sensors.
The system means that the Funky Cat is capable of Level 2.5 autonomous driving, which is astonishing for a car in this price bracket.
Other safety features include autonomous parking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist.
The standard equipment list includes adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors and LED headlights.
The Funky Cat retro style hides the fact that the technology onboard is not only up-to-date but impressive. The cabin is quiet, progress is swift, and there is good grip on the road and decent feedback from the steering.
It’s a capable performer around town, and the 360-degree cameras make it easy to park. It’s quiet on long motorway journeys, and the impressive torque figure helps with overtaking.
Rivals to the GWM ORA FUNKY CAT
Rivals
As you might expect, the Mini Electric is the Funky Cat's biggest competition here, and you'd be correct. They have been developed jointly and will share many of the same components. Other cars to consider in the sector will be the Vauxhall Corsa E, Peugeot 208 E or the Fiat 500e which also offers some unique styling and presence. 
Summary
The GWM Ora Funky Cat is entering a competitive segment, but with the equipment list and price tag, the Funky Cat will make a great choice – it might also make sense for businesses with its low benefit in kind values and for things like salary sacrifice. Monthly prices are coming down and with no fossil fuel bills to pay, this could really be a new value proposition for EV motoring.