Car Buyer's Guide

Aion Y Plus vs Suzuki Jimny

Aion Y Plus

Aion Y Plus

Verdict

The Y Plus has a 79% bigger boot, the Y Plus is 50% more powerful, while the Y Plus is about 25% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 119,800RM 158,900
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,462 cc
Horsepower100 hp
Torque130 Nm
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore74 mm
Compression Ratio10
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower201 hp
Motor Torque225 Nm
Battery Capacity63.2 kWh
EV Range430 km
Charging Rate (AC)6.6 kW
Charging Rate (DC)80 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name4AT
Gears4
Transmission ManufacturerAisin
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h8.5 seconds
Rated Economy6.8 L/100 km
Top Speed140 km/h
Co2154 g/km
Dimensions
Length4,535 mm3,480 mm
Width1,870 mm1,645 mm
Height1,650 mm1,720 mm
Wheelbase2,750 mm2,250 mm
Weight1,435 kg
Fuel Tank40 litres
Doors53
Seats54
Boot Space405 litres85 litres
Front Tyre215/55R17195/80R15
Rear Tyre215/55R17195/80R15
Spare TyreSpace SaverFull-size 15" Alloy
Factory TyresChao Yang SU318a H/TDunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsSolid Axle with Coil Springs
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamSolid Axle with Coil Springs
Front Wheels17" Alloys15" Grey Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Alloys15" Grey Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Chassis NotesPart-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point4 Three-point
ISOFIXAvailable on outer two rear seatsAvailable on Rear Seats
Lane-keeping AssistNo
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor Front Seats
Safety NotesHill Descent Control
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDBulb
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Driver Seat, Manual Passenger SeatManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding50:50 Split-folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control SystemSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Front USB
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Rear
Sun ShadePanoramic Glass Roof Shade
Audio14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay and 2 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchTwo Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless (Depress Brake to Start)Manual Key
LocksKeyless OperationRemote Control Activation
Auto Headlamps
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationManual OperationManual Operation
Parking Sensor Rear3 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer160,000 km100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer8 years3 years
Warranty Notes8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery)
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 160RM 120

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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