Verdict
The Terron 9 is 54% more powerful, the Jimny uses 14% less fuel, while the Terron 9 is about 8% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM145,888✓ | RM158,900 |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM838 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,498 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 219 hp✓ | 100 hp |
| Torque | 520 Nm✓ | 130 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 88.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP50 | 4AT |
| Gears | 8 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Co2 | 209 g/km | 154 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,500 mm | 3,480 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,874 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,300 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Weight | 2,470 kg | 1,435 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | — | 85 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link Independent | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 20" x 8.5J Alloys | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" x 8.5J Alloys | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Payload 850 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Far-side | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | Front Dual Pretensioning | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 | Available on Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | — | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Heated Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 2 Rear |
| Audio | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | First service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM6,000 | — |
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.