Verdict
At RM98,888, the JMC Vigus Pro costs RM5,088 more than the RM93,800 MG 5, but this is not a close like-for-like choice. The JMC is a 5,305-mm pickup with all-wheel drive, a locking rear differential and 340 Nm from its 2.0-litre diesel. The MG is a 4,675-mm sedan with a 401-litre boot. For passenger-car duties, the MG’s front side and curtain airbags, autonomous braking, 360-degree camera and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty make more sense. Choose the JMC only when its pickup format and drivetrain are requirements.
Pick the JMC Vigus Pro if you need a pickup with all-wheel drive, a locking rear differential and 340 Nm of diesel torque.
Pick the MG 5 if you want the lower-priced sedan with stronger safety equipment, more cabin technology and longer warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: JMC Vigus Pro RM98,888; MG 5 RM93,800.
- Engine output: JMC Vigus Pro 139 hp and 340 Nm; MG 5 112 hp and 150 Nm.
- Driveline: JMC Vigus Pro all-wheel drive with a locking rear differential; MG 5 front-wheel drive.
- Length: JMC Vigus Pro 5,305 mm; MG 5 4,675 mm.
- Airbags: JMC Vigus Pro driver and passenger airbags; MG 5 adds front side plus front and rear curtain airbags.
- Warranty: JMC Vigus Pro three years/100,000 km; MG 5 five years/unlimited mileage, plus a seven-year unlimited-mileage powertrain warranty.
Vigus Pro
- 340 Nm from the 2.0-litre diesel engine.
- All-wheel drive and locking rear differential.
- ZF eight-speed automatic with manual mode.
- Costs RM5,088 more and has RM439 annual road tax versus RM90.
- Only driver and passenger airbags; no autonomous braking, collision warning or blind-spot information system.
- Manual air-con, an 8.0-inch screen and four speakers trail the MG 5's cabin equipment.
5
- Autonomous braking, collision warning and blind-spot information system.
- 10.25-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and lower RM90 annual road tax.
- 150 Nm is 190 Nm down on the JMC Vigus Pro's 340 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive lacks the JMC Vigus Pro's all-wheel drive and locking rear differential.
- 45-litre fuel tank is 23 litres smaller than the JMC Vigus Pro's 68 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM98,888 | RM93,800✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Direct Injection | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp✓ | 112 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 150 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Auto Transmission with Manual Mode | iCVT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | —✓ | 11.5 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,305 mm | 4,675 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Weight | 1,995 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 401 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R16 | 215/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R16 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Bravo All-terrain | Maxxis Primetra S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Leaf Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" 2-tone 12-spoke Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" 2-tone 12-spoke Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Locking Rear Differential | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | 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 | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Backrest | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC vent |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 3 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8" Infotainment Touchscreen with 4 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Heated Door Mirrors | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain |
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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Vigus Pro vs 5 FAQ
Is the JMC Vigus Pro or MG 5 better?
The MG 5 is the better choice for most passenger-car buyers because it costs less, has far more safety equipment and carries longer warranty cover. The JMC Vigus Pro is better only if you specifically need a pickup, all-wheel drive and 340 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The JMC Vigus Pro costs RM98,888 and the MG 5 costs RM93,800, so the JMC is RM5,088 more expensive. Its annual road tax is also RM439, compared with RM90 for the MG.
Which has more safety equipment?
The MG 5 has the stronger safety list: front side and front/rear curtain airbags, autonomous braking, collision warning and blind-spot information system. The JMC Vigus Pro has driver and passenger airbags, stability control, hill descent control and front/rear parking sensors.