Verdict
At RM123,800, the Foton Tunland undercuts the RM145,888 Maxus Terron 9 by RM22,088 and gives Malaysian buyers a longer seven-year/200,000-km warranty. It is also 117 mm longer and 93 mm wider. But the Terron 9’s 219 hp and 520 Nm beat the Tunland’s 161 hp and 400 Nm, while its multi-link independent rear suspension, adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and 360-degree camera make it the more comprehensively equipped truck. The Tunland is the budget-led choice; the Maxus earns its premium with hardware and safety kit.
Pick the Foton Tunland if saving RM22,088, having the larger exterior footprint and getting seven-year/200,000-km warranty cover matter most.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 if you want 219 hp, 520 Nm, a multi-link independent rear suspension and substantially more active safety equipment.
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.
- Rear suspension: Foton Tunland leaf springs; Maxus Terron 9 multi-link independent.
- Size: Foton Tunland 5,617 mm long and 2,090 mm wide; Maxus Terron 9 5,500 mm long and 1,997 mm wide.
- Warranty: Foton Tunland seven years/200,000 km; Maxus Terron 9 five years/100,000 km.
- Wheels and tyres: Foton Tunland 18-inch alloys with 265/70R18 tyres; Maxus Terron 9 20-inch alloys with 275/55R20 tyres.
Tunland
- RM22,088 less expensive.
- Seven-year/200,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- 117 mm longer and 93 mm wider body.
- 161 hp and 400 Nm trail the Terron 9's 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- Leaf-spring rear suspension versus the Terron 9's multi-link independent layout.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or 360-degree camera listed.
Terron 9
- 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and collision warning.
- Adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and power tailgate.
- RM22,088 more expensive.
- Five-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than the Tunland's seven-year/200,000-km cover.
- 117 mm shorter and 93 mm narrower than the Tunland.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM123,800✓ | RM145,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM838 |
| 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 | 219 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 520 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 88.3 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 | Driver and Front Passenger | 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 Outer Two Rear Seats | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED |
| Taillamps | Bulb | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist |
| 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 | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| 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.
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Tunland vs Terron 9 FAQ
Is the Foton Tunland or Maxus Terron 9 better?
The Maxus Terron 9 is better equipped, with 219 hp, 520 Nm, autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. Choose the Foton Tunland instead for its lower entry price, larger exterior dimensions and longer seven-year/200,000-km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus Terron 9 costs RM22,088 more than the Foton Tunland. That gap brings 58 hp and 120 Nm more, multi-link independent rear suspension, more airbags and active safety systems.
Which pickup has more safety equipment?
The Maxus Terron 9 has the broader safety list: front side, curtain and far-side airbags, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning and autonomous braking. The Foton Tunland has driver and front-passenger airbags, ABS/EBD and stability control, but lacks those listed driver-assistance systems.