Verdict
The ES has a 44% bigger boot, while the ES goes 10% further on a charge. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800✓ | RM 109,800 |
| 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 | 143 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm✓ | 210 Nm |
| Battery Type | LFP | LFP |
| Battery Capacity | 55.2 kWh | 57.7 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 442 km✓ | 400 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | CCS2 |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 60 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automated Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,235 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,596 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,510 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres✓ | 250 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 215/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 215/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | GitiComfort 225 V1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Afghanistan (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Chassis | — | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | — | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | — | Solid Disc |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Collision Waring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Door Open Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | LED |
| Taillamps | — | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory and Massage Functions, 4-way Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filter |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest |
| Sun Shade | — | Yes |
| Audio | — | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Lane Change Assist |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 80 |
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.