Verdict
The V36 Facelift is 34% more powerful, the CV37 is about 29% cheaper, while the CV37 has a 20% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM411,139 | RM291,362✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM5,262 | RM376✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,696 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 320 hp✓ | 211 hp |
| Torque | 360 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed automatic with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and Drive Sport (DS) Mode | 7-speed automatic with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds✓ | 7.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.8 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 235 km/h |
| Co2 | 246 g/km | 171 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,655 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,395 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,718 kg | 1,719 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 275 litres | 342 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 255/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R18 | 255/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension, Active Trace Control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two rear passenger seats | Available for two rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front seats only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way power adjustable driver seat with memory function, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, heated | 10-way power adjustable seats with memory function for driver, heated, one-touch walk-in function |
| Rear Seats | Foldable Backrest | Foldable Backrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Radio CD/MP3 Player with 2.0 GB music storage, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition and 6 Speakers Radio CD/MP3 Player with 2.0 GB music storage, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition and 7 Speakers | Infiniti InTuition (8.0" and 7.0" touchscreens), Bose Performance 13-speaker System, Advance Staging Surround Stage |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Foot-operated |
| Convenience Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years✓ |
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.