Verdict
The ES goes 80% further on a charge, while the ES is about 18% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800✓ | RM 129,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 139 hp |
| Torque | — | 215 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | 310 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | LFP | Lithium-iron Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | 55.2 kWh✓ | 18.3 kWh |
| EV Range | 442 km✓ | 90 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW✓ | 40 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automated Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | DHT |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,553 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,696 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,795 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres | 475 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Afghanistan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | — | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 18" Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 18" Aero Alloy |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | — | Solid Discs |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for two outer rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated and Heated |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | — | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 120 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.