Verdict
At RM119,800, the Aion Y Plus costs RM2,609 less than the RM122,409 Mazda CX-30, yet brings a 201 hp electric motor, 63.2 kWh battery and 430 km claimed range. Its RM160 annual road tax is also far below the Mazda’s RM439. The Aion is 140 mm longer and rides on a 95 mm longer wheelbase, but its 405-litre boot trails the Mazda’s 430 litres. The CX-30 counters with a 162 hp 2.0-litre petrol engine, seven airbags and a powered tailgate. Choose around charging access and daily space needs, not badge or segment labels.
Pick the Aion Y Plus if you can charge regularly and want 430 km EV range, lower RM160 road tax and a larger cabin footprint for less money.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you need petrol refuelling flexibility, a 430-litre boot, seven airbags and a powered tailgate.
Key differences
- Price: Aion Y Plus RM119,800; Mazda CX-30 RM122,409.
- Road tax: Aion Y Plus RM160/year; Mazda CX-30 RM439/year.
- Powertrain: Aion Y Plus 201 hp/225 Nm electric motor; Mazda CX-30 162 hp/213 Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine.
- Range/economy: Aion Y Plus 430 km EV range; Mazda CX-30 6.4 L/100 km rated economy.
- Dimensions: Aion Y Plus 4,535 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase; Mazda CX-30 4,395 mm and 2,655 mm.
- Boot space: Aion Y Plus 405 litres; Mazda CX-30 430 litres.
Y Plus
- 201 hp motor, 63.2 kWh battery and 430 km claimed range.
- RM160 annual road tax and a RM2,609 lower purchase price.
- Larger 14.6-inch touchscreen, 360-degree camera and 3.3 kW V2L.
- 405-litre boot is 25 litres smaller than the Mazda’s.
- Six airbags versus the Mazda CX-30’s seven.
- No head-up display or auto wipers.
CX-30
- 430-litre boot and powered tailgate.
- Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag.
- Head-up display and auto wipers.
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM160 for the Aion Y Plus.
- Costs RM2,609 more despite being 140 mm shorter.
- No EV range, DC charging or V2L capability.
What the Y Plus has over the CX-30
What the CX-30 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.
The Y Plus's wheelbase is 95 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Y Plus is 75 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,800✓ | RM122,409 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM439 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,225/mo✓ | RM1,250/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,363✓ | RM3,496 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,306✓ | RM2,547 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.53✓ | RM12.74 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM24,143✓ | RM32,411 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 9.6 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 55 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 196 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,441 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | 430 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang SU318a H/T | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| 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 |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Emergency Stop Signal |
| 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 | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 7" TFT LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery) | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
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 October 2026.
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Y Plus vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus or Mazda CX-30 better?
The Aion Y Plus is the stronger choice for home or workplace charging, lower road tax and a longer wheelbase. The Mazda CX-30 suits buyers who rely on quick petrol refuelling and want a larger boot, seven airbags and a powered tailgate.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-30 costs RM2,609 more than the Aion Y Plus.
Can the Aion Y Plus power external electrical items?
Yes. The Aion Y Plus has 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability, while no equivalent V2L function is specified for the Mazda CX-30.
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 CX-30 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.
Which has the better warranty?
The Y Plus carries a 8-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the CX-30. Y Plus: 8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery). CX-30: 5-year/100,000 km Free Service.