Verdict
The Ford Ranger costs RM115,888, a full RM25,000 below the RM140,888 Maxus Terron 9, and its RM438 annual road tax is RM401 lighter. That is serious running-cost relief for a Malaysian buyer. The Terron 9 answers with far stronger outputs: 221 hp and 520 Nm versus 168 hp and 405 Nm, plus an eight-speed automatic instead of a six-speed manual. Both are five-seat diesel all-wheel-drive pickups, so the choice is clear: Ranger for budget discipline, Terron 9 for easier driving and muscle.
Pick the Ford Ranger if RM25,000 saved upfront, RM438 annual road tax and a six-speed manual suit your priorities.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 if you want 221 hp, 520 Nm and the convenience of an eight-speed automatic.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger RM115,888; Maxus Terron 9 RM140,888.
- Power: Ford Ranger 168 hp; Maxus Terron 9 221 hp.
- Torque: Ford Ranger 405 Nm; Maxus Terron 9 520 Nm.
- Transmission: Ford Ranger six-speed manual; Maxus Terron 9 eight-speed conventional automatic.
- Annual road tax: Ford Ranger RM438; Maxus Terron 9 RM839.
Ranger
- RM25,000 lower purchase price
- RM401 lower annual road tax
- Five-year, 160,000 km manufacturer warranty
- Less power at 168 hp versus 221 hp
- Less torque at 405 Nm versus 520 Nm
- Six-speed manual versus eight-speed automatic
Terron 9
- 221 hp and 520 Nm
- Eight-speed conventional automatic
- Dual digital displays with wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Costs RM25,000 more
- RM839 annual road tax is RM401 higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,888✓ | RM140,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger | — |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 221 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 520 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | MT88 | — |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | — |
| Width | 1,918 mm | — |
| Height | 1,884 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | — |
| Weight | 2,227 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | — |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | — |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | — |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | — |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | — |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 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 | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | — |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | — |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | — | Dual Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | — |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | — |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM839 |
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 Terron 9 FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger or Maxus Terron 9 better?
The Maxus Terron 9 is better for output and automatic-driving convenience, with 221 hp, 520 Nm and eight gears. The Ford Ranger is the better cost-conscious choice at RM25,000 less to buy and RM401 less in annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus Terron 9 costs RM140,888 and the Ford Ranger costs RM115,888, so the difference is RM25,000.
Which pickup has more power and torque?
The Maxus Terron 9 leads with 221 hp and 520 Nm. The Ford Ranger produces 168 hp and 405 Nm, a deficit of 53 hp and 115 Nm.