Verdict
The ES is 31% more powerful, the ES has a 28% bigger boot, while the ES goes 25% further on a charge. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800 | RM 100,700✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp✓ | 94 hp |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm✓ | 160 Nm |
| Battery Type | LFP | Lithium-ion Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | 55.2 kWh✓ | 31.45 kWh |
| EV Range | 442 km✓ | 330 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 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automated Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,020 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,342 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres✓ | 326 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Wanli Harmonic Plus |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Afghanistan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | — | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | — | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 17" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 17" Steel Wheels |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | — | Solid Discs |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver and Front Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 USB |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front |
| Audio | — | 12.8" Touchscreen |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/unlimited mileage Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 70 | RM 50✓ |
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.