Verdict
At RM123,800, the Tunland costs RM22,088 less and brings a 7-year/200,000-km warranty, useful reassurance for a work ute. Its 161 hp and 400 Nm, two airbags and leaf-spring rear end show where the saving sits. The RM145,888 Terron 9 is the more capable, better-equipped truck: 219 hp, 520 Nm, seven airbags, AEB and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It also declares an 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing. For Malaysian buyers carrying people or towing regularly, the extra money is justified.
Pick the Foton Tunland if RM22,088 saved and a 7-year/200,000-km warranty matter more than advanced safety kit and outright power.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 if you want 219 hp, 520 Nm, seven airbags and stated 3,500 kg braked towing capability.
Key differences
- Price: Foton Tunland RM123,800; Maxus Terron 9 RM145,888.
- Output: Foton Tunland 161 hp and 400 Nm; Maxus Terron 9 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- Airbags: Foton Tunland 2; Maxus Terron 9 7.
- Rear suspension: Foton Tunland leaf springs; Maxus Terron 9 multi-link independent.
- Warranty: Foton Tunland 7 years/200,000 km; Maxus Terron 9 5 years/100,000 km.
- Wheels: Foton Tunland 18-inch alloys with 265/70R18 tyres; Maxus Terron 9 20-inch alloys with 275/55R20 tyres.
Tunland
- RM22,088 lower purchase price.
- 7-year/200,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Longer 5,617 mm body and 3,355 mm wheelbase.
- Only two airbags versus seven.
- 161 hp and 400 Nm trail the Terron 9's 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or 360-degree camera.
Terron 9
- 219 hp and 520 Nm from its 2.5-litre diesel.
- Seven airbags, AEB, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance.
- 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing rating.
- RM22,088 dearer to buy.
- 5-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than the Tunland's 7-year/200,000-km cover.
What the Tunland has over the Terron 9
What the Terron 9 has over the Tunland
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Tunland's wheelbase is 55 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Tunland is 93 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 | RM123,800✓ | RM145,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM838 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,265/mo✓ | RM1,490/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,467✓ | 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 with Variable Geometry Turbo, 48-volt Mild Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged |
| Capacity | — | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 161 hp at 3,600 rpm | 219 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 88.3 mm × 102 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8AT | ZF 8HP50 |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | 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 | 5,617 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 2,090 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,874 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,355 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | 2,160 kg | 2,470 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R18 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R18 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Giti AT71 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Steering | Hydraulic 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 | 2 (Driver and Front Passenger) | 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 Outer Two Rear Seats | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | — | 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 | LED Projectors | LED |
| Taillamps | Bulb | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front | 1 12V Outlet, 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, 4-speaker Sound System | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up & Down | All |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive 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 | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Conventional |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | 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 | 200,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 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 October 2026.
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Tunland vs Terron 9 FAQ
Is the Foton Tunland or Maxus Terron 9 better?
The Maxus Terron 9 is the better specified truck, with 219 hp, 520 Nm, seven airbags, AEB and stated towing capacity. The Foton Tunland is the cheaper choice and has the longer 7-year/200,000-km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus Terron 9 costs RM145,888 and the Foton Tunland costs RM123,800, so the Maxus is RM22,088 more expensive.
Which pickup has the stronger warranty?
The Foton Tunland has the stronger warranty cover at seven years or 200,000 km. The Maxus Terron 9 is covered for five years or 100,000 km.