Verdict
The Y51 Facelift is about 8% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM320,000 | RM295,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM876 | RM876 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,496 cc | 2,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 218 hp | 218 hp |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| 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) and Drive Sport (DS) Mode. |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Jatco |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 231 km/h | 231 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,945 mm | 4,980 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Height | 1,500 mm | 1,500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,670 kg | 1,670 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 500 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 245/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 245/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-crash Seatbelt with Comfort Function |
| 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, heated and ventilated | 10-way power adjustable driver seat with memory function, heated and ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down centre armrest | Fold-down centre armrest with trunk through access |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 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 Bluetooth, Voice Recognition and 6 Speakers | 7" Radio CD/MP3 Player with 2.0 GB music storage, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition and 6 Speakers |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless operation | Keyless operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot with soft close function | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Foot-operated |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 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.