Verdict
The Exora is about 61% cheaper, the Serena e-Power has a 53% bigger boot, while the Exora is 30% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM154,800 | RM59,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged |
| Capacity | 1,433 cc | 1,561 cc |
| Horsepower | 97 hp | 138 hp✓ |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 205 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 76 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 8.9 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 160 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 315 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1.77 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Punch Powertrain |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,610 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,691 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | 1,784 kg | 1,447 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres✓ | 132 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/65R16 | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/65R16 | 205/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard | Goodyear Assurance |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 6 Three-point, 1 Lap-belt on Middle Row |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Audio | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers | Radio with CD/MP3 player, Bluetooth, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down only |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote control activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation with Split Opening | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Powered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km ePower 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.