Verdict
The X is 35% more powerful, while the Terron 9 is about 8% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the Terron 9 has over the X
TiptronicPaddle Shift
What the X has over the Terron 9
AlarmAirbag Disable FunctionSeatbelt ReminderTaillampsWing Mirror Turn IndicatorsSunroofInterior LightingHead-up DisplayAuto Parking
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Terron 9's wheelbase is 550 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Terron 9 is 161 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Terron 9 5,500 × 1,997 × 1,874 mm · wheelbase 3,300 mmX 4,432 × 1,836 × 1,566 mm · wheelbase 2,750 mm
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM145,888✓ | RM158,800 |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM838 | RM395✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,490/mo✓ | RM1,620/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,140✓ | RM4,377 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM3,318 | RM1,333✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM16.59 | RM6.66✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM41,480 | RM30,523✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 6.0 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 25 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 219 hp at 3,800 rpm | — |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 88.3 mm × 102 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP50 | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 209 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,500 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,874 mm | 1,566 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,300 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 2,470 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 404 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 18 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link Independent | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" x 8.5J Alloys | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" x 8.5J Alloys | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric 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 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Far-side) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | Front Dual Pretensioning | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | AEB, FCW, LDW, LKA, ELK, LCA, ISA, SLIF, IHC (Intelligent High Beam Control), Fatigue Reminder and Attention Assist, RCW, RCTA, DOW, Hill Descent Control, Hill-start Assist, Roll Movement Intervention, TCS, VDC, TPMS | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Functions and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Heated Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 12V Outlet, 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 13-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive, Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA) | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Conventional | Powered Front Doors |
| 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, Column-mounted Gear Shifter, Pollen Filter, Lockable Glove Box, Remote Control Locking, 2 Smart Keys, Side Steps, Chrome Roof Rails, Cargo Tie-down Hooks x4, Cargo Lighting x2, Cargo Tailgate Lock, Integral End Gate, Rear Window Defroster, Drive Modes: Normal/Eco/Sport, Mud/Snow/Sand/Tow, 4L Rock/Deep Snow/Deep Mud/Wade/Rock Crawl, Custom; Steering Assist Modes Standard/Sport/Comfortable; 550 mm Wading Depth | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| 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 | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 November 2026.
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How long does charging take?
The X's 66.0 kWh battery takes about 6.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 200 kW peak.