Verdict
The RM8,000-cheaper Proton Exora is the practical family choice: it carries seven people, measures 4,610 mm long and has rear air-con with a blower. Its 138 hp/205 Nm 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine also exceeds the Wuling Bingo’s 67 hp/150 Nm motor, though the Exora gives up substantial safety and convenience equipment. The RM67,800 Bingo is a four-seat EV with a 31.9 kWh battery, 273 km range and 50 kW DC charging. It is far easier to park at 3,950 mm long, and its RM20 annual road tax undercuts the Exora’s RM120.
Pick the Proton Exora if you need seven seats, rear air-con and a larger 4,610 mm MPV for family duties.
Pick the Wuling Bingo if four seats are enough and you want EV driving, 273 km range and much stronger safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Proton Exora RM59,800; Wuling Bingo RM67,800.
- Seating: Proton Exora 7 seats; Wuling Bingo 4 seats.
- Power: Proton Exora 138 hp and 205 Nm; Wuling Bingo 67 hp and 150 Nm.
- Length: Proton Exora 4,610 mm; Wuling Bingo 3,950 mm.
- Boot space: Proton Exora 132 litres; Wuling Bingo 395 litres.
- Road tax: Proton Exora RM120 per year; Wuling Bingo RM20 per year.
Exora
- Seven-seat MPV with a 2,730 mm wheelbase
- 138 hp and 205 Nm turbo petrol power
- Rear air-con vents with blower and 16-inch alloy wheels
- Only driver and passenger airbags, versus six airbags in the Bingo
- No stability control, reverse camera or ISOFIX
- 132-litre boot is 263 litres smaller than the Bingo’s
Bingo
- 31.9 kWh battery, 273 km range and 50 kW DC charging
- Six airbags, stability control, ISOFIX and reverse camera
- 395-litre boot in a compact 3,950 mm hatchback
- Four seats, against the Exora’s seven
- 67 hp and 150 Nm trail the Exora’s 138 hp and 205 Nm
- No rear air-con, while the Exora has rear vents with a blower
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM59,800✓ | RM67,800 |
| Body type | MPV | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,561 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | — |
| Torque | 205 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 76 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 67 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 273 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 50 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Punch Powertrain | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,610 mm | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,809 mm | 1,708 mm |
| Height | 1,691 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Weight | 1,447 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 132 litres | 395 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance | Linglong Green-Max HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtains |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point, 1 Lap-belt on Middle Row | 4 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with CD/MP3 player, Bluetooth, 4 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down only | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto-down Function |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Remote control activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/120,000 km Battery Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Drive Motor 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.
Used Exora & Bingo for sale
Exora vs Bingo FAQ
Is the Proton Exora or Wuling Bingo better?
The Exora is better for up to seven occupants and rear-passenger ventilation. The Bingo is better for a four-person household wanting EV driving, a 395-litre boot, 273 km range and six airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Wuling Bingo costs RM67,800 and the Proton Exora costs RM59,800, so the Bingo is RM8,000 more expensive. Its annual road tax is RM20 versus the Exora’s RM120.
Which one has more luggage space?
The Wuling Bingo has the larger quoted boot at 395 litres, compared with 132 litres for the Proton Exora. The trade-off is that the Bingo has four seats, while the Exora has seven.