Verdict
The Maxus Terron 9 costs RM145,888 against the Ford Ranger Raptor’s RM248,888, leaving a RM103,000 gap that is hard to ignore for a Malaysian work-and-leisure buyer. The Maxus brings 219 hp, 520 Nm, an 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing, while the Ford is 0.4 seconds quicker to 100 km/h at 10.5 seconds. The Raptor earns its premium with Fox adaptive dampers, a locking rear differential, 285/70R17 BFGoodrich all-terrain tyres, matrix LED headlamps and more driver assistance. Its 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel is also remaining-stock territory in Malaysia.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor if you will use its Fox adaptive dampers, locking rear differential, Terrain Management System and stronger safety kit off road and on the highway.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 if RM103,000 saved, 850 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing and a larger 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm cargo bed matter more than the Ford’s off-road hardware.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger Raptor RM248,888; Maxus Terron 9 RM145,888.
- Output: Ford Ranger Raptor 210 hp and 500 Nm; Maxus Terron 9 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- Acceleration: Ford Ranger Raptor 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds; Maxus Terron 9 in 10.9 seconds.
- Road tax: Ford Ranger Raptor RM438 per year; Maxus Terron 9 RM838 per year.
- Warranty mileage: Ford Ranger Raptor 5 years/160,000 km; Maxus Terron 9 5 years/100,000 km.
- Wheels and tyres: Ford Ranger Raptor 17-inch alloys with 285/70R17 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyres; Maxus Terron 9 20-inch alloys with 275/55R20 tyres.
Ranger Raptor
- Fox adaptive dampers, locking rear differential and Terrain Management System with Baja and Sport modes.
- 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus the Maxus’ 10.9 seconds.
- Matrix adaptive LED headlamps, lane-keeping steering correction and parallel/perpendicular auto parking.
- Costs RM103,000 more than the Maxus Terron 9.
- Produces 210 hp and 500 Nm, versus the Maxus’ 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- Does not match the Maxus’ stated 850 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing rating or 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm cargo bed.
Terron 9
- RM103,000 cheaper, with 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- 850 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing and a 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm cargo bed.
- Dual 12.3-inch displays, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, plus heated front and rear seats.
- RM838 annual road tax, against RM438 for the Ford.
- 0-100 km/h takes 10.9 seconds, 0.4 seconds behind the Ford.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 100,000 km, 60,000 km short of the Ford’s 160,000 km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM248,888 | RM145,888✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM838 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail diesel with twin turbochargers | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 219 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 520 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 84 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 with SelectShift | ZF 8HP50 |
| Gears | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds✓ | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 209 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,381 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 2,028 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,922 mm | 1,874 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | 2,430 kg | 2,470 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 285/70R17 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/70R17 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Steel | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | Fox Racing Adaptive Shox Dampers, Terrain Management System with Baja and Sport Mode and Locking Rear Differential | Payload 850 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Far-side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | Front Dual Pretensioning |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | — |
| Safety Notes | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High Beam | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, 10-way manually adjustable passenger seat | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather |
| Rear Seats | Tip-up with under-seat storage | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Rear | 4 |
| Audio | — | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Easy-lift Tailgate | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, 230V inverters (Rear and Cargo Bed) | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | First service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM6,000 |
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 Ranger Raptor & Terron 9 for sale
Ranger Raptor vs Terron 9 FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor or Maxus Terron 9 better?
The Ford Ranger Raptor is better for off-road-focused driving, with Fox adaptive dampers, a locking rear differential and all-terrain tyres. The Maxus Terron 9 is the stronger value and work truck choice, costing RM103,000 less while quoting 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger Raptor costs RM248,888 and the Maxus Terron 9 costs RM145,888, so the difference is RM103,000.
Which has the stronger safety and driver-assistance kit?
The Ford has the fuller listed suite: pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction, rear cross traffic alert, matrix auto high beam and auto parking. The Maxus has autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control, but no listed lane-keeping assist or auto parking.