Verdict
The ES has a 41% bigger boot, the 03 is 25% more powerful, while the ES goes 20% further on a charge. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800✓ | RM 119,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp | 181 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm✓ | 220 Nm |
| Battery Type | LFP | Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | 55.2 kWh | 65.69 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 442 km✓ | 355 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 80 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automated Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,406 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres✓ | 264 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Chao Yang Radial RP76 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Afghanistan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | — | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 18" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | — | Solid Discs |
| Steering | — | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding with Ventilation |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | — | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| 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 Years/160000 km Battery Warranty, Drive Unit & High Voltage Components |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 140 |
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.