Verdict
The EX90 goes 85% further on a charge, the EX90 is 38% more powerful, while the S90 has a 38% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 442,888 | RM 370,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, supercharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 315 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 510 hp✓ | 86 hp |
| Motor Torque | 910 Nm✓ | 240 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 111 kWh✓ | 18.8 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km✓ | 90 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW✓ | 3.7 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 250 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8 Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 2.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,037 mm | 4,969 mm |
| Width | 1,964 mm | 1,879 mm |
| Height | 1,747 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,985 mm | 2,941 mm |
| Weight | 2,704 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 310 litres | 500 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 255/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/40R21 | 255/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL | Continental ContiSportContact 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Transverse Leaf Spring, Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" 10-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" 10-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Active Chassis with Air Suspension | Active Chassis - Adjustable Dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, 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 | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 | 60:40 Split-folding with Integrated 2-stage Booster Child Seat Cushions for the Outer Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window sun shades |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) | 9" Sensus Connect with Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound Audio System, 19 Speakers, 1,400W |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360 camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Hybrid Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 965 | RM 365✓ |
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.