Verdict
The Aion Y Plus Elite at RM119,800 and Premium at RM135,800 deliver identical 201 hp and 225 Nm from a single front motor, the same 63.2 kWh battery and 430 km range, so the RM16,000 gap buys equipment rather than extra distance or pace. For Malaysian buyers, the Premium’s autonomous braking, collision warning, steering correction and adaptive cruise control are meaningful daily-use safety additions. The Elite is the sharper buy if those driver-assistance systems are not priorities; it keeps the same 80 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L capability.
Pick the Aion Y Plus Elite if you want the same 430 km range, 201 hp motor and core cabin kit while saving RM16,000.
Pick the Aion Y Plus Premium if autonomous braking, collision warning, steering correction and adaptive cruise control justify the RM16,000 step up.
Key differences
- Price: RM119,800 for the Elite versus RM135,800 for the Premium.
- Wheels: 17-inch alloys on the Elite versus 18-inch alloys on the Premium.
- Tyres: 215/55R17 front and rear on the Elite versus 215/50R18 front and rear on the Premium.
- Autonomous braking: absent on the Elite versus fitted to the Premium.
- Lane-keeping assist: no system on the Elite versus steering correction on the Premium.
- Cruise control: passive cruise control on the Elite versus adaptive cruise control on the Premium.
Elite
- RM16,000 less expensive than the Premium.
- Same 201 hp, 225 Nm motor and 430 km range as the Premium.
- Keeps the 14.6-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and six-speaker Bongiovi sound system.
- Lacks the Premium’s autonomous braking and collision warning.
- Has no lane-keeping steering correction.
- Gets passive rather than adaptive cruise control.
Premium
- Adds autonomous braking, collision warning and lane-keeping steering correction.
- Adaptive cruise control replaces the Elite’s passive system.
- Rides on 18-inch alloys rather than 17-inch wheels.
- Costs RM16,000 more despite identical motor output, battery capacity, range and charging rates.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,800✓ | RM135,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM160 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 63.2 kWh | 63.2 kWh |
| EV Range | 430 km | 430 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | 80 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | 405 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang SU318a H/T | Chao Yang SU318a H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 on outer two rear seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System |
| 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 (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years | 8 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery) | 8 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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Elite vs Premium FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus Elite or Aion Y Plus Premium better?
The Premium is better equipped because it adds autonomous braking, collision warning, steering correction and adaptive cruise control. The Elite is better value if you do not need those systems, as performance, battery capacity, range and charging are identical.
What is the price difference?
The Aion Y Plus Premium costs RM16,000 more than the Elite.
Does the Aion Y Plus Premium have more range or power?
No. Both variants use one 201 hp, 225 Nm front motor and a 63.2 kWh battery, with a quoted 430 km range, 6.6 kW AC charging and 80 kW DC charging.
