Verdict
At RM98,888, the JMC Vigus Pro costs RM912 less than the RM99,800 Wuling Porta EV, yet it brings five seats, all-wheel drive and 340 Nm from its 2.0-litre diesel. Its RM439 annual road tax is the trade-off. The Porta EV is the more focused commercial tool: its 41.9 kWh battery has a stated 300 km range, while its 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload suit delivery work. Choose by job, not price; the gap is too small to settle it.
Pick the JMC Vigus Pro if you need five seats, all-wheel drive and a 340 Nm diesel pickup.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if a 1,165 kg payload, 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 300 km stated EV range matter more than passenger capacity.
Key differences
- Price: JMC Vigus Pro RM98,888; Wuling Porta EV RM99,800.
- Powertrain: JMC has a 1,998 cc 139 hp/340 Nm diesel; Wuling has a 101 hp/180 Nm electric motor.
- Driveline: JMC is all-wheel drive; Wuling is rear-wheel drive.
- Seating: JMC has 5 seats; Wuling has 2 seats.
- Length: JMC is 5,305 mm; Wuling is 5,010 mm.
- Annual road tax: JMC RM439; Wuling RM50.
Vigus Pro
- Five-seat cabin
- All-wheel drive with locking rear differential
- 139 hp and 340 Nm diesel
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM50
- No 1,165 kg payload or 6.5 m3 cargo bay
- No dual sliding side doors
Porta EV
- 41.9 kWh battery with 300 km stated range
- 1,165 kg payload and 6.5 m3 cargo bay
- Five-year/120,000 km vehicle warranty
- Two seats versus the JMC's five
- Rear-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive
- 101 hp and 180 Nm versus 139 hp and 340 Nm
What the Vigus Pro has over the Porta EV
What the Porta EV has over the Vigus Pro
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Vigus Pro is 105 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 | RM98,888✓ | RM99,800 |
| Body type | Pickup | Commercial |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM50✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,010/mo✓ | RM1,020/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,884 | RM2,843✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,241 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.21 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM20,668 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Direct Injection | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 3,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 86 mm × 86 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 101 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Auto Transmission with Manual Mode | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,305 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,995 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R16 | 195/70R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R16 | 195/70R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Bravo All-terrain | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs (5-leaf) |
| Front Wheels | 16" 2-tone 12-spoke Alloy | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 16" 2-tone 12-spoke Alloy | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | Locking Rear Differential | Cargo 6.5 m3 (2,830 x 1,680 x 1,365 mm); payload 1,165 kg; GVW 2,730 kg; front disc / rear drum brakes |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | Brake assist, traction control, VDC/VSC, low-speed pedestrian alarm; 83% ultra-high-strength steel cage-type body |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Halogen |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 2 Fabric Seats, 4-way Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Backrest | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | USB Port |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front | Yes |
| Audio | 8" Infotainment Touchscreen with 4 Speakers | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyed Ignition |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Central Locking (Integrated Key) |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Barn Doors, 270-degree Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Dual Sliding Side Doors (777 mm) |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Heated Door Mirrors | Rotary gear selector; dual sliding side doors (777 mm); 8-inch head unit in English, Chinese and Malay; 7 kW wallbox (RM3,500) free with early-bird bookings, along with a three-pin charger and 3-year/60,000 km scheduled maintenance |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 120,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
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). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Vigus Pro vs Porta EV FAQ
Is the JMC Vigus Pro or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Vigus Pro is better for carrying up to five people and needing all-wheel drive. The Porta EV is better for dedicated freight work, with a 1,165 kg payload, 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 300 km stated range.
What is the price difference?
The Wuling Porta EV costs RM912 more than the JMC Vigus Pro.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Wuling Porta EV has lower annual road tax at RM50, compared with RM439 for the JMC Vigus Pro.
Which has the better warranty?
The Porta EV carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 3 years for the Vigus Pro. Porta EV: EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km.