Verdict
At RM169,888, the Dongfeng 007 undercuts the Hyundai Sonata by RM20,000 and its annual road tax is RM260 against RM877. It is also the stronger car on paper, with a 268 hp, 310 Nm rear motor, plus a 73.48 kWh battery rated for 650 km and 200 kW DC charging. The Sonata counters with a larger 510-litre boot, 60:40 rear seats and useful cabin kit including a head-up display. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge, the 007 is the better-equipped, lower-running-cost choice; the Sonata suits those committed to petrol motoring and luggage space.
Pick the Dongfeng 007 if you can charge an EV and want 650 km claimed range, 268 hp and a RM20,000 lower purchase price.
Pick the Hyundai Sonata if you need its 510-litre boot, 60:40 split-folding rear seat and a conventional 2.5-litre petrol drivetrain.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng 007 RM169,888; Hyundai Sonata RM189,888.
- Annual road tax: Dongfeng 007 RM260; Hyundai Sonata RM877.
- Power and drive: Dongfeng 007 268 hp/310 Nm rear motor; Hyundai Sonata 177 hp/232 Nm front-driven 2.5L petrol engine.
- Energy storage: Dongfeng 007 73.48 kWh battery with 650 km EV range; Hyundai Sonata 70-litre fuel tank.
- Boot space: Dongfeng 007 452 litres; Hyundai Sonata 510 litres.
- Wheelbase: Dongfeng 007 2,915 mm; Hyundai Sonata 2,840 mm.
007
- RM20,000 cheaper with RM617 lower annual road tax.
- 268 hp, 310 Nm rear motor and 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 200 kW DC charging, 3.3 kW V2L and 19-speaker audio.
- 452-litre boot trails the Sonata's 510 litres.
- One-piece folding rear seat is less flexible than the Sonata's 60:40 split.
- Single-zone climate control versus the Sonata's dual-zone system.
Sonata
- Larger 510-litre boot and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation and head-up display.
- 70-litre tank and conventional six-speed automatic petrol drivetrain.
- RM20,000 dearer and annual road tax is RM877 versus RM260.
- 177 hp and 232 Nm trail the 007's 268 hp and 310 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist is listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM169,888✓ | RM189,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260✓ | RM877 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, naturally aspirated with continuously variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,497 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 177 hp |
| Torque | — | 232 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 88.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Capacity | 73.48 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 650 km✓ | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6 Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | —✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,880 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,465 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,915 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Weight | 1,852 kg | 1,448 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 452 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45TR19 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45TR19 | 235/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual + Screen Control 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Blind Spot View Monitoring, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Function | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Driver's Seat, 4-Way Power-Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Wanos Sound System with 19-speakers | 8.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry with Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View | Yes, with Around View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Wireless Qi Charger with Cooling Function, Head-up Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 300,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Drive 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.
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007 vs Sonata FAQ
Is the Dongfeng 007 or Hyundai Sonata better?
The Dongfeng 007 is the stronger value choice if home or workplace charging is practical: it costs RM20,000 less, has 268 hp and a claimed 650 km range. Choose the Sonata for its 510-litre boot, split-folding rear seat and petrol drivetrain.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Sonata costs RM20,000 more than the Dongfeng 007: RM189,888 versus RM169,888. Its annual road tax is also RM877, compared with RM260 for the 007.
Which car has the longer warranty?
The Dongfeng 007 has a seven-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and an eight-year unlimited-mileage drive-battery warranty. The Hyundai Sonata has a five-year, 300,000 km manufacturer warranty.