GWM Ora 07 prototype drive

Inside, though, the 07 continues the 03’s charming aesthetic, truly punching above its price. Leatherette touch points are nice, a raised central spine is a good-looking feature, and the seats are comfortable. However, it’s the position of those seats that lets it down, with adjustments not allowing the driver to get low enough. I'm 6ft tall and, in the lowest setting, the roofline was still in my immediate eyeshot. Given the lack of road testing, it’s hard to give the 07 a formal rating. But what we did find was that the saloon is a better prospect than its flawed sibling. That’s not to say flaws don’t remain (infotainment and regen braking still being the key ones) but the 07 is definitely capable of poaching some buyers, especially given the interior feel and standard features. How the brand will do that is by getting people into showrooms and behind the wheel, but getting buyers to that stage will be the hardest task, especially in the case of the unsightly saloon. GWM Ora 07 prototype Price £35,000 (est) Engine Two electric motors, four-wheel drive Power 402bhp Torque 501lb ft Kerb weight 2183kg 0-62mph 4.5sec Top speed 112mph CO2, tax band 0g/km, 2%