Verdict
The JMC Vigus Pro is the cheaper, more passenger-friendly buy here at RM98,888 against RM101,980, and it also gets a conventional automatic where the Mitsubishi Triton is manual. But the Triton has the harder-working numbers: 179 hp and 430 Nm versus 139 hp and 340 Nm, plus a 75-litre tank and five-year warranty. The JMC suits family-and-site duty better with five seats; the Mitsubishi is the stronger tool if two seats are enough.
Pick the JMC Vigus Pro if you need five seats, an automatic gearbox and the lower running-tax hit more than outright engine output.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if you can live with two seats and a manual gearbox in exchange for more power, more torque, a bigger tank and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: JMC Vigus Pro RM98,888; Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980
- Seats: JMC Vigus Pro 5; Mitsubishi Triton 2
- Engine output: JMC Vigus Pro 139 hp and 340 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm
- Transmission: JMC Vigus Pro conventional automatic; Mitsubishi Triton manual
- Fuel tank: JMC Vigus Pro 68 litres; Mitsubishi Triton 75 litres
- Warranty and road tax: JMC Vigus Pro 3 years and RM439/year; Mitsubishi Triton 5 years and RM794/year
Vigus Pro
- Five-seat cabin
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Lower road tax at RM439 a year
- Down 40 hp and 90 Nm on the Triton
- Shorter 3-year warranty
- Smaller 68-litre fuel tank
Triton
- Stronger 179 hp output
- Higher 430 Nm torque
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Only two seats
- Manual gearbox only here
- Higher RM794 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM98,888✓ | RM101,980 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Direct Injection | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7 | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Auto Transmission with Manual Mode | 6MT |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,305 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | — |
| Weight | 1,995 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Bravo All-terrain | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" 2-tone 12-spoke Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 16" 2-tone 12-spoke Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Locking Rear Differential | Easy Select 4WD |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Backrest | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 8" Infotainment Touchscreen with 4 Speakers | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Heated Door Mirrors | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM794 |
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 Triton FAQ
Is the JMC Vigus Pro or Mitsubishi Triton better?
For passenger use, the JMC Vigus Pro is easier to recommend because it has five seats and an automatic. For work where output matters, the Mitsubishi Triton is stronger with 179 hp and 430 Nm, plus a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton costs RM3,092 more than the JMC Vigus Pro. That gap buys more power, more torque, a larger 75-litre fuel tank and a longer five-year warranty, but you give up three seats and the automatic gearbox.
Which one has the stronger engine?
The Mitsubishi Triton has the stronger engine: 2,442 cc, 179 hp and 430 Nm. The JMC Vigus Pro uses a 1,998 cc diesel with 139 hp and 340 Nm.