Verdict
These SUVs sit just RM4,000 apart, yet serve very different ownership patterns. At RM119,800, the Aion Y Plus is the EV choice: its 63.2-kWh battery is rated for 430 km, with 80-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L, while its 201-hp motor reaches 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. The RM123,800 Emkoo counters with a far larger 638-litre boot, 175 hp and 270 Nm from its 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, plus a richer driver-assistance suite. Pick charging access and the Aion’s eight-year warranty, or space and petrol-trip flexibility in the locally assembled Emkoo.
Pick the Aion Y Plus if home or workplace charging is available and you want 430 km of claimed EV range, V2L and the longer eight-year manufacturer warranty.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you need its 638-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking, and prefer a 55-litre petrol tank for long trips.
Key differences
- Price: Aion Y Plus RM119,800; GAC Emkoo RM123,800.
- Powertrain: Aion Y Plus 201 hp/225 Nm electric motor with 63.2-kWh battery; GAC Emkoo 175 hp/270 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Acceleration: Aion Y Plus 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds; GAC Emkoo in 8.8 seconds.
- Boot space: Aion Y Plus 405 litres; GAC Emkoo 638 litres.
- Driver assistance: Aion Y Plus has passive cruise control and no listed autonomous braking; GAC Emkoo has adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking.
- Warranty: Aion Y Plus 8 years/160,000 km; GAC Emkoo 5 years/150,000 km.
Y Plus
- RM4,000 cheaper to buy.
- 430-km claimed range, 80-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- Eight-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- 405-litre boot trails the Emkoo's 638 litres.
- No listed blind-spot system, collision warning or autonomous braking.
- Passive cruise control instead of adaptive cruise control.
Emkoo
- 638-litre boot and reclining 60:40 rear seats.
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot information and autonomous braking.
- Powered boot, head-up display and ventilated driver's seat.
- Costs RM4,000 more.
- 0-100 km/h takes 8.8 seconds versus 8.5 seconds.
- Five-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Aion's eight-year/160,000-km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,800✓ | RM123,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,497 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 175 hp |
| Torque | — | 270 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 63.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 430 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7DCT |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds✓ | 8.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 190 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,680 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,540 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | 638 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang SU318a H/T | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 19" Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 19" Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Powered Front Seats with Ventilated Driver's Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery) | 7 Year, 180,000 km Powertrain Warranty |
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.
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Y Plus vs Emkoo FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus or GAC Emkoo better?
The Aion Y Plus is better if you can charge regularly and want EV range, V2L and longer warranty cover. The GAC Emkoo is better for a 638-litre boot and its broader active-safety and convenience equipment.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo costs RM123,800, RM4,000 more than the RM119,800 Aion Y Plus.
Which one has more luggage space?
The GAC Emkoo has the larger boot at 638 litres, beating the Aion Y Plus by 233 litres; the Aion provides 405 litres.