Verdict
The RM72,088 cheaper smart #5 is the stronger on-road buy for a Malaysian household that can live with five seats: its 358 hp motor, 100 kWh battery and claimed 590 km range come with 400 kW DC charging, while its 630-litre boot is 371 litres larger. It also brings adaptive cruise control with Highway and Traffic Jam Assist, a 360-degree camera and auto parking. The Ford Everest answers with seven seats, all-wheel drive and 500 Nm from its 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel, making it the choice when carrying more people and driven wheels matter more than EV convenience.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and 500 Nm of diesel torque.
Pick the smart #5 if five seats suit your needs and you want to save RM72,088 for a 590 km EV with a much larger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; smart #5 RM209,800.
- Seating: Ford Everest 7 seats; smart #5 5 seats.
- Boot space: Ford Everest 259 litres; smart #5 630 litres.
- Output: Ford Everest 207 hp and 500 Nm; smart #5 358 hp and 373 Nm.
- Driveline: Ford Everest all-wheel drive; smart #5 rear-wheel drive.
- Length: Ford Everest 4,914 mm; smart #5 4,705 mm.
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin with a split-folding third row.
- All-wheel drive and 500 Nm from the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel.
- 17-inch steel spare wheel.
- Costs RM72,088 more.
- 259-litre boot is 371 litres smaller.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control.
#5
- RM209,800 price with a 358 hp motor and claimed 590 km range.
- 630-litre boot despite being 209 mm shorter.
- 400 kW DC charging, 22 kW AC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Only five seats to the Everest's seven.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- 373 Nm is 127 Nm down on the Everest.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888 | RM209,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM455 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 207 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 358 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 590 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 400 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 2,260 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 630 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty |
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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Everest vs #5 FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or smart #5 better?
The smart #5 is better for a five-seat EV buyer, with a RM72,088 lower price, 590 km claimed range and 630-litre boot. Choose the Ford Everest for seven seats, all-wheel drive and 500 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest costs RM281,888 and the smart #5 costs RM209,800, so the Everest is RM72,088 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The smart #5 has the larger boot at 630 litres, versus 259 litres in the Ford Everest. The Everest counters with a third row and seating for seven.