Verdict
At just RM96 more, the Mitsubishi Triton is the stronger working buy for most Malaysian owners: its 2.442-litre turbodiesel produces 179 hp and 430 Nm, against the Maxus V80’s 136 hp and 330 Nm, and it adds a six-speed manual plus all-wheel drive. The V80 answers with a much larger 5,700 mm-long, 2,383 mm-wide commercial body, six doors, rear air-con vents and four rear parking sensors. Choose it for that van format; choose the Triton for power, safety equipment and its five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need its 5,700 mm commercial body, six doors, rear blower vents and rear parking sensors.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if you want 179 hp, 430 Nm, all-wheel drive and stronger safety equipment for only RM96 more.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980.
- Power and torque: V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Drivetrain and gearbox: V80 front-wheel drive with five-speed manual; Triton all-wheel drive with six-speed manual.
- Size: V80 5,700 mm long and 2,383 mm wide; Triton 5,320 mm long and 1,865 mm wide.
- Safety: V80 has two airbags and no stability control; Triton has three airbags and stability control.
- Warranty: V80 three years/100,000 km; Triton five years/unlimited mileage.
V80
- 5,700 mm body with six doors
- Rear air-con vents with blower control
- Four rear parking sensors and 80-litre fuel tank
- 136 hp and 330 Nm trail the Triton’s 179 hp and 430 Nm
- Five-speed manual and front-wheel drive versus six-speed manual and all-wheel drive
- No stability control; warranty ends at three years/100,000 km
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm turbodiesel
- Six-speed manual with all-wheel drive
- Stability control, driver’s knee airbag and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- No rear air-con vents or rear parking sensors
- Two doors versus the V80’s six
- 75-litre fuel tank versus the V80’s 80 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM101,980✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Pickup |
| Segment | Commercial | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM794✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | 6MT |
| Gears | 5 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | — |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Easy Select 4WD |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
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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V80 vs Triton FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Mitsubishi Triton better?
The Mitsubishi Triton is better for most buyers because RM96 buys 43 hp, 100 Nm, all-wheel drive, a six-speed manual, stability control and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The Maxus V80 is the better fit only when its larger six-door commercial body is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076 and the Mitsubishi Triton costs RM101,980, so the Triton is RM96 cheaper.
Which one has better safety equipment?
The Mitsubishi Triton has the stronger safety specification: three airbags including a driver’s knee airbag, stability control, hill start assist, ISOFIX on the front passenger seat and rear foglamps. The Maxus V80 has driver and passenger airbags plus ABS/EBD.