Verdict
The eTerron 9 is 79% more powerful, while the eTerron 9 is about 4% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the LBX has over the eTerron 9
AlarmImmobilizerAirbag Disable FunctionRear FoglampsWing Mirror Turn IndicatorsInterior LightingCup HoldersNavigation
What the eTerron 9 has over the LBX
Power Door
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The eTerron 9's wheelbase is 720 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The eTerron 9 is 172 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
LBX 4,190 × 1,825 × 1,550 mm · wheelbase 2,580 mmeTerron 9 5,500 × 1,997 × 1,860 mm · wheelbase 3,300 mm
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888 | RM228,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM665 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,440/mo | RM2,335/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM6,491 | RM6,199✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM2,112 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM10.56 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM44,879 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 9.3 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 60 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 90 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 120 Nm at 3,600 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 80.5 mm × 97.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | 435 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | 700 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 102.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 430 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 115 kW |
| V2L | — | 6.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 5.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 190 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,850 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Payload 650 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,561 x 1,500 x 535 mm; 236 L powered frunk |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Centre) |
| 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 on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Second row outer seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front and Rear Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | ACC, ICA (Integrated Cruise Assist), FCW, AEB, LKA, LDW, ELK, SLIF, ISA, IHC (Intelligent High Beam Control), Blind Spot Assist, RCTA, LCA, RCW, DOW, ESP with Emergency Brake Assist, Hill Hold Assist, Roll Movement Intervention, Hill Descent Control, ATS (All Terrain Mode), TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Auto LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with LED Light Bar |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black PVC |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe Ioniser | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets | 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 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 Power with One-touch Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Push Button (PEPS) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Tailgate with Lift Assistance |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 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, Auto-dimming Interior Mirror, DAB Digital Radio, Fatigue Driving Early Warning, 2 Smart Keys, Side Step, Cargo Slide Rail with Hook, Cargo Lighting x2, Rear Trailer Tow Interface with Controller, Rear Window Defroster, Front Trunk with Electric Support Rod, V2L Interior (Front Trunk and Rear Cargo) and Exterior, Mode 3 Three-phase Charging Cable, Battery Liquid Cooling and Heating, 550 mm Wading Depth |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery | Battery warranty 8 years/200,000 km; first service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM5,000 |
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). 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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How long does charging take?
The eTerron 9's 102.2 kWh battery takes about 9.3 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 60 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 115 kW peak.