Verdict
The Y Plus has a 33% bigger boot, the Y Plus is 26% more powerful, while the Ora 5 is about 4% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the Y Plus has over the Ora 5
What the Ora 5 has over the Y Plus
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the Y Plus: 405 litres against 272.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,800 | RM115,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,225/mo | RM1,175/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,363 | RM3,270✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,306✓ | RM1,751 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.53✓ | RM8.76 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM24,143✓ | RM25,704 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 9.6 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 55 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 1.5L Turbo Hybrid, combined output 223 PS / 476 Nm |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 148 hp |
| Torque | — | 240 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 187 hp |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | 236 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 63.2 kWh✓ | 1.09 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 | Two-speed Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 2-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) |
| Gears | — | 2 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 4.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,471 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,833 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres✓ | 272 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang SU318a H/T | — |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 16 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (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 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | — | ADAS standard: Intelligent ACC, FCW, AEB, TSR, speed limit warning, lane centring, LKA, LDW; higher spec previewed with LCA, BSD, DOW, ELK, RCTA/RCTB, FCTA/FCTB |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED, Auto |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Synthetic Leather Upholstery |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | — |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single Rear Vent |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 USB-A and 1 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear, 50W Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and OTA Updates |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cornering |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 50W wireless phone charger, front USB-A and USB-C ports, rear USB-C port, rain-sensing wipers, rose gold interior accents, ambient lighting; manual tailgate, single second-row air vent |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery) | — |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Y Plus vs Ora 5 FAQ
How long does charging take?
The Y Plus's 63.2 kWh battery takes about 9.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 55 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 80 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Ora 5 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Y Plus is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.