Dongfeng Box vs Toyota Veloz
Verdict
This is a use-case split more than a straight class fight. The Dongfeng Box costs RM100,700, RM5,700 more than the Toyota Veloz, and gives you a 31.5 kWh battery, 330 km EV range, RM50 road tax and a larger 326-litre boot. But the Veloz answers with seven seats, six airbags, AEB and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP result. It is also longer and taller. For Malaysian families, the Veloz is the safer, more flexible buy; the Box works if five seats and electric running are enough.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if you want a five-seat EV hatchback with 330 km range, lower RM50 road tax and more listed boot space.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if you need seven seats, six airbags, AEB and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP-rated MPV.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng Box RM100,700; Toyota Veloz RM95,000
- Seats/body: Dongfeng Box 5-seat hatchback; Toyota Veloz 7-seat MPV
- Powertrain: Dongfeng Box electric single motor with 94 hp; Toyota Veloz 1,496 cc petrol with 105 hp
- Boot space: Dongfeng Box 326 litres; Toyota Veloz 137 litres
- Size: Dongfeng Box 4,020 mm long, 1,810 mm wide; Toyota Veloz 4,475 mm long, 1,750 mm wide
- Safety: Dongfeng Box 2 airbags and no AEB listed; Toyota Veloz 6 airbags, AEB and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
Box
- 330 km EV range from a 31.5 kWh battery
- 326-litre boot is larger on paper
- RM50 yearly road tax
- Five seats only
- Two airbags and no AEB listed
- Costs RM5,700 more
Veloz
- Seven-seat cabin
- Six airbags, AEB and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
- RM95,000 price undercuts the Box
- 137-litre boot is small on paper
- RM120 yearly road tax
- No EV running or 330 km electric range
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,700 | RM 95,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 105 hp |
| Torque | — | 138 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 94 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 160 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion Phosphate | — |
| Battery Capacity | 31.45 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 330 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | D-CVT with Power Mode |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,020 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,342 kg | 1,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Wanli Harmonic Plus | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Steel Wheels | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Steel Wheels | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Higher suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto Brake Hold |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/unlimited mileage Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 50✓ | RM 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.
Box vs Veloz FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Box or Toyota Veloz better?
The Toyota Veloz is better for family use because it has seven seats, six airbags, AEB and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. The Dongfeng Box is better if you only need five seats and want EV running with 330 km range.
What is the price difference?
The Dongfeng Box costs RM100,700, while the Toyota Veloz costs RM95,000. That makes the Box RM5,700 more expensive.
Which has more boot space?
The Dongfeng Box has the larger listed boot at 326 litres. The Toyota Veloz is listed at 137 litres, but it counters with a seven-seat MPV layout.