Verdict
The Ford Ranger costs RM115,888, undercutting the Maxus Terron 9 by RM30,000, and its RM438 annual road tax is RM400 lower. That matters if this is a workhorse first. But the Terron 9 justifies much of its extra outlay with 219 hp and 520 Nm against 168 hp and 405 Nm, an eight-speed automatic, 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing rating. It is also far better equipped for daily use, with AEB, a 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control. The Ranger counters with a longer 5-year/160,000 km warranty.
The Ranger 3.0 Platinum 4x4 AT (RM205,888) sits above every Terron 9 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Ford Ranger if the RM30,000 lower purchase price, RM438 road tax and 160,000 km warranty matter more than an automatic gearbox and active safety kit.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 if you want 520 Nm, an eight-speed automatic, 850 kg payload capability and substantially more driver assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger RM115,888; Maxus Terron 9 RM145,888.
- Output: Ford Ranger 168 hp and 405 Nm; Maxus Terron 9 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- Transmission: Ford Ranger six-speed manual; Maxus Terron 9 ZF eight-speed automatic.
- Road tax: Ford Ranger RM438 per year; Maxus Terron 9 RM838 per year.
- Length and wheelbase: Ford Ranger 5,370 mm and 3,270 mm; Maxus Terron 9 5,500 mm and 3,300 mm.
- Warranty mileage: Ford Ranger 160,000 km; Maxus Terron 9 100,000 km.
Ranger
- RM30,000 cheaper to buy.
- RM400 lower annual road tax.
- Five-year/160,000 km warranty.
- Six-speed manual versus the Terron 9's eight-speed automatic.
- 168 hp and 405 Nm trail the Terron 9's 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or reverse camera listed.
Terron 9
- 219 hp and 520 Nm diesel.
- ZF eight-speed automatic with paddle shifts.
- AEB, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera.
- RM30,000 higher purchase price.
- RM838 annual road tax versus RM438.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 100,000 km, 60,000 km short of the Ranger.
What the Ranger has over the Terron 9
What the Terron 9 has over the Ranger
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Terron 9 is 79 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,888✓ | RM145,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM838 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,185/mo✓ | RM1,490/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,326✓ | RM4,140 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM3,318 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM16.59 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM41,480 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 168 hp at 3,500 rpm | 219 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | 88.3 mm × 102 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | MT88 | ZF 8HP50 |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 209 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 1,874 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | 2,227 kg | 2,470 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Payload 850 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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 | 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | AEB, FCW, LDW, LKA, ELK, LCA, ISA, SLIF, IHC (Intelligent High Beam Control), Fatigue Reminder and Attention Assist, RCW, RCTA, DOW, Hill Descent Control, Hill-start Assist, Roll Movement Intervention, TCS, VDC, TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 12V Outlet, 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 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, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | All |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive, Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA) |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Conventional |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Wireless Charger, Auto Hold, Heated Microfibre Leather Multifunction Steering Wheel, Column-mounted Gear Shifter, Pollen Filter, Lockable Glove Box, Remote Control Locking, 2 Smart Keys, Side Steps, Chrome Roof Rails, Cargo Tie-down Hooks x4, Cargo Lighting x2, Cargo Tailgate Lock, Integral End Gate, Rear Window Defroster, Drive Modes: Normal/Eco/Sport, Mud/Snow/Sand/Tow, 4L Rock/Deep Snow/Deep Mud/Wade/Rock Crawl, Custom; Steering Assist Modes Standard/Sport/Comfortable; 550 mm Wading Depth |
| 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Is the Ford Ranger or Maxus Terron 9 better?
The Maxus Terron 9 is the more capable and better-equipped choice on these specifications, with 219 hp, 520 Nm, an eight-speed automatic and AEB. The Ford Ranger is the cheaper ownership proposition at RM115,888 with lower road tax and a 160,000 km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus Terron 9 costs RM145,888 and the Ford Ranger costs RM115,888, so the gap is RM30,000.
Which truck has the stronger safety kit?
The Maxus Terron 9 has the stronger listed safety kit: seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot information, lane-keeping steering correction, rear cross-traffic alert and a 360-degree camera. The Ford Ranger has six airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control and hill descent control.