Verdict
The RM145,888 Maxus Terron 9 costs RM13,912 less than the RM159,800 Hyundai Tucson. It is the workhorse choice, with an 850 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing rating and a 1,600 x 1,600 mm cargo bed behind its 219 hp/520 Nm diesel and AWD. But it is 870 mm longer and its RM838 annual road tax is RM718 above the Tucson’s. The Hyundai suits buyers who need a five-door SUV with a 582-litre powered boot and an eight-year/160,000-km warranty; its 178 hp/264 Nm petrol drivetrain and FWD are less suited to heavy-duty work.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want a more compact five-door SUV with a 582-litre boot, RM120 annual road tax and eight-year/160,000-km warranty.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 if you need AWD, 520 Nm, an 850 kg payload or up to 3,500 kg of braked towing capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM159,800; Maxus Terron 9 RM145,888.
- Output: Tucson 178 hp and 264 Nm; Terron 9 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- Driveline: Tucson front-wheel drive; Terron 9 all-wheel drive.
- Size: Tucson 4,630 mm long; Terron 9 5,500 mm long.
- Road tax: Tucson RM120 per year; Terron 9 RM838 per year.
- Warranty: Tucson eight years/160,000 km; Terron 9 five years/100,000 km.
Tucson
- 582-litre powered boot and five doors
- RM120 annual road tax
- Eight-year/160,000-km warranty
- 178 hp and 264 Nm trail the Terron 9’s 219 hp and 520 Nm
- Front-wheel drive versus the Terron 9’s all-wheel drive
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
Terron 9
- 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing capacity
- 219 hp, 520 Nm diesel and all-wheel drive
- Seven airbags, autonomous braking and 360-degree camera
- RM838 annual road tax versus RM120 for the Tucson
- 5,500 mm length is 870 mm greater than the Tucson’s
- Five-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than the Tucson’s eight years/160,000 km
What the Tucson has over the Terron 9
What the Terron 9 has over the Tucson
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Terron 9's wheelbase is 545 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Terron 9 is 132 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 | RM159,800 | RM145,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | C-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM838 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,630/mo | RM1,490/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,434 | 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 direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm | 219 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 264 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 75.6 mm × 89 mm | 88.3 mm × 102 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission | ZF 8HP50 |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | ZF |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 201 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 209 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,874 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | 1,521 kg | 2,470 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 582 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size Spare |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 16 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 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 Front Passenger, Front and Rear 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 for 2nd Row 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 | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| 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-fold | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 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 | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | All |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive, Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA) |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | 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 | 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 | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 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 Hyundai Tucson or Maxus Terron 9 better?
The Tucson is better for buyers wanting a five-door SUV, 582-litre boot, lower road tax and longer warranty. The Terron 9 is better for towing, payload work and all-wheel-drive traction, with 520 Nm against the Tucson’s 264 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus Terron 9 costs RM13,912 less than the Hyundai Tucson.
Can the Maxus Terron 9 tow more than the Hyundai Tucson?
Yes. The Terron 9 is rated to tow 3,500 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked, and has an 850 kg payload. No towing rating is stated for the Tucson.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Tucson is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Terron 9 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.