Verdict
The ES has a 71% bigger boot, while the Exora is about 44% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM106,800 | RM59,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged |
| Capacity | — | 1,561 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 138 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 205 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 76 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 8.9 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Capacity | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 442 km✓ | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Punch Powertrain |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,610 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,691 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,447 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres✓ | 132 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 205/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear Assurance |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | — | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 6 Three-point, 1 Lap-belt on Middle Row |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | — | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Audio | — | Radio with CD/MP3 player, Bluetooth, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down only |
| Engine Start | — | Manual Key |
| Locks | — | Remote control activation |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
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.