Verdict
At RM115,888, the Ranger is RM3,462 cheaper, but its 168 hp/405 Nm 2.0-litre diesel, six-speed manual and all-wheel drive make it the work-led choice rather than the easier family car. Its 80-litre tank, six airbags and full-size spare suit longer, rougher use. The RM119,350 VT9 brings seven seats, a six-speed wet DCT, 19-inch wheels and a 360-degree camera; its 154 hp/230 Nm 1.5-litre petrol is appreciably down on pulling force. For Malaysian families, the VT9’s RM120 annual road tax and seven-year warranty count.
Pick the Ford Ranger if you need 405 Nm of diesel torque, all-wheel drive and a five-seat pickup with a full-size spare.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if seven seats, an automatic gearbox, lower annual road tax and family-focused convenience equipment matter more than torque.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger RM115,888; Jetour VT9 RM119,350.
- Output: Ford Ranger 168 hp and 405 Nm; Jetour VT9 154 hp and 230 Nm.
- Transmission and drive: Ford Ranger six-speed manual with all-wheel drive; Jetour VT9 six-speed wet DCT with front-wheel drive.
- Seating: Ford Ranger five seats; Jetour VT9 seven seats.
- Airbags: Ford Ranger six airbags including front and rear curtain airbags; Jetour VT9 four airbags.
- Road tax: Ford Ranger RM438 per year; Jetour VT9 RM120 per year.
Ranger
- 405 Nm from a 2.0-litre turbodiesel
- All-wheel drive and hill descent control
- Six airbags and a full-size steel spare tyre
- Six-speed manual versus the VT9’s six-speed wet DCT
- Five seats versus seven
- No reverse camera, rear parking sensors or touchscreen audio listed
VT9
- Seven seats with 60:40 split-folding rear seating
- Six-speed wet DCT, push-button start and paddle shifts
- 360-degree camera, powered boot and seven-year warranty
- 230 Nm trails the Ranger’s 405 Nm
- Front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive
- Four airbags and a space-saver spare versus six airbags and a full-size spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,888✓ | RM119,350 |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 168 hp✓ | 154 hp |
| Torque | 405 Nm✓ | 230 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | MT88 | 6-speed DCT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 2,227 kg | 1,551 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 57 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 89 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | Sailun Terramax SV301 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine 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.
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Ranger vs VT9 FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger or Jetour VT9 better?
The Jetour VT9 is better for seven-seat family use, with an automatic gearbox, 360-degree camera and lower road tax. The Ford Ranger is better where 405 Nm, all-wheel drive, six airbags and a full-size spare are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour VT9 costs RM3,462 more than the Ford Ranger. The gap brings seven seats, a wet DCT, 19-inch wheels, a 360-degree camera and a powered boot.
Which one has the longer warranty?
The Jetour VT9 has a seven-year, 150,000-km vehicle warranty, plus a 10-year, 1,000,000-km engine warranty. The Ford Ranger has a five-year, 160,000-km manufacturer warranty.