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Aion Y Plus vs GAC GS3

Aion Y Plus

Aion Y Plus

GAC GS3

GAC GS3

Verdict

The Y Plus has a 16% bigger boot, the GS3 is about 13% cheaper, while the Y Plus is 12% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM119,800RM103,800✓
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM160RM120✓
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing
Capacity—1,497 cc
Horsepower—177 hp at 5,500 rpm
Torque—270 Nm at 1,400 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Number of Motors1—
Motor Horsepower201 hp—
Motor Torque225 Nm—
Battery Capacity63.2 kWh—
EV Range430 km—
Charging Rate (AC)6.6 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)80 kW—
V2L3.3 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
Gears—7
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h8.5 seconds7.5 seconds✓
Dimensions
Length4,535 mm4,410 mm
Width1,870 mm1,850 mm
Height1,650 mm1,600 mm
Wheelbase2,750 mm2,650 mm
Weight—1,370 kg
Fuel Tank—47 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space405 litres✓341 litres
Front Tyre215/55R17225/55R18
Rear Tyre215/55R17225/55R18
Spare TyreSpace SaverSpace Saver
Factory TyresChao Yang SU318a H/TContinental UC6 SUV
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front Wheels17" Alloys18" Two-tone Alloys
Rear Wheels17" Alloys18" Two-tone Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)2 (Driver and Front Passenger)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓—
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System—✓
ISOFIXAvailable on outer two rear seatsAvailable on 2 Outer Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking System—Yes
Lane-keeping AssistNoSteering Correction
Collision Warning—✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Driver Seat, Manual Passenger SeatPowered Driver's Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control SystemManual Air-con
Rear Air-conRear AC Vents—
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof—
Power Sockets—1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadePanoramic Glass Roof Shade—
Audio14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless (Depress Brake to Start)Keyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps✓—
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationManual OperationManual Operation
Parking Sensor Rear3 Sensors3 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors✓—
Bluetooth✓✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer160,000 km✓150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer8 years✓5 years
Warranty Notes8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery)—

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.

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