Verdict
At RM98,888, the JMC Vigus Pro costs RM1,012 less than the RM99,900 Toyota Yaris Cross, yet brings 139 hp, 340 Nm, all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic. It is also a vastly larger 5,305-mm pick-up. The Yaris Cross is the more convincing daily family car: its 471-litre boot, 1,150-kg kerb weight, 18-inch wheels and 105-hp petrol CVT suit a different brief. More importantly, it gets seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning and adaptive cruise control, against the Vigus Pro’s two airbags and passive cruise control.
Pick the JMC Vigus Pro if you need a 5,305-mm pick-up with 340 Nm, all-wheel drive and a locking rear differential.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you want the safer, lighter and better-equipped five-seat SUV for daily use.
Key differences
- Price: JMC Vigus Pro RM98,888; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900.
- Power and torque: JMC Vigus Pro 139 hp and 340 Nm; Toyota Yaris Cross 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Drivetrain and transmission: JMC Vigus Pro all-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic; Toyota Yaris Cross front-wheel drive with a CVT automatic.
- Size and weight: JMC Vigus Pro 5,305 mm long and 1,995 kg; Toyota Yaris Cross 4,310 mm long and 1,150 kg.
- Safety airbags: JMC Vigus Pro driver and passenger airbags; Toyota Yaris Cross driver, passenger, front-side and front/rear curtain airbags.
- Warranty and road tax: JMC Vigus Pro three years/100,000 km and RM439 yearly; Toyota Yaris Cross five years/unlimited mileage and RM120 yearly.
Vigus Pro
- 139 hp and 340 Nm diesel output.
- All-wheel drive with locking rear differential.
- Eight-speed ZF automatic with manual mode and paddle shifters.
- Two airbags versus the Toyota Yaris Cross’ seven-airbag arrangement.
- No blind-spot monitoring or collision warning, and only passive cruise control.
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM120.
Yaris Cross
- Seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and collision warning.
- Adaptive cruise control and lane steering correction.
- 471-litre boot, 60:40 rear seats and powered tailgate.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the JMC Vigus Pro’s 139 hp and 340 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive lacks the JMC Vigus Pro’s all-wheel drive and locking rear differential.
- No manual shift mode or paddle shifters.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM98,888✓ | RM99,900 |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| 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 | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 86 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Auto Transmission with Manual Mode | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,305 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,995 kg | 1,150 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 471 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R16 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R16 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Bravo All-terrain | Toyo Proxes R61 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Leaf Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" 2-tone 12-spoke Alloy | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" 2-tone 12-spoke Alloy | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Backrest | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Infotainment Touchscreen with 4 Speakers | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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✓ |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM120✓ |
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 Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the JMC Vigus Pro or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Toyota Yaris Cross is better for family-oriented daily driving, with seven airbags, driver-assistance features, a 471-litre boot and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Choose the JMC Vigus Pro instead for its 340 Nm diesel, all-wheel drive and pick-up format.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Yaris Cross costs RM1,012 more than the JMC Vigus Pro. That small gap brings the Yaris Cross substantially more safety equipment, including seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning and adaptive cruise control.
Which has lower running charges on paper?
The Toyota Yaris Cross has the lower annual road tax at RM120, compared with RM439 for the JMC Vigus Pro. It also uses a 1.5-litre petrol engine rather than the JMC’s 2.0-litre diesel, although fuel-consumption figures are not stated.