Maxus V80 vs Mitsubishi Triton
Verdict
These two sit almost on top of each other on price: the Maxus V80 costs RM102,076, the Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980, a RM96 gap. What separates them is purpose. The V80 is a two-seat diesel commercial van with a 2,499 cc engine, front-wheel drive and an 80-litre tank. The Triton is a two-seat diesel pick-up with all-wheel drive, far stronger outputs at 179 hp and 430 Nm, three airbags and a five-year warranty. For mixed Malaysian work use, the Triton has the broader mechanical brief.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need the larger commercial body, 5,700 mm length and 80-litre diesel tank more than all-wheel drive.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if you want pick-up versatility, all-wheel drive, 179 hp, 430 Nm and a five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980
- Power: Maxus V80 136 hp; Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp
- Torque: Maxus V80 330 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton 430 Nm
- Driven wheels: Maxus V80 front-wheel drive; Mitsubishi Triton all-wheel drive
- Fuel tank: Maxus V80 80 litres; Mitsubishi Triton 75 litres
- Warranty: Maxus V80 3 years; Mitsubishi Triton 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 102,076 | RM 101,980✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Pickup |
| Segment | Commercial | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,499 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Power | 136 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 2,340 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 75 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 3✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 839 | RM 794✓ |
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.
V80
- Much larger 5,700 mm body length
- 80-litre fuel tank
- Commercial van body suits load-first use
- 136 hp and 330 Nm trail the Triton
- Front-wheel drive only
- Three-year warranty is shorter
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm
- All-wheel drive
- Five-year warranty and three airbags
- 75-litre tank is smaller
- Body dimensions are smaller on these figures
- No fuel economy figure stated
V80 vs Triton FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Mitsubishi Triton better?
The Mitsubishi Triton is the stronger all-rounder here, with 179 hp, 430 Nm, all-wheel drive, three airbags and a five-year warranty. Choose the Maxus V80 only if the commercial van body and larger dimensions are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 is RM96 more expensive than the Mitsubishi Triton. At this level, price is not the decider; drivetrain, body style, output and warranty matter far more.
Which one has more power and torque?
The Mitsubishi Triton has more of both: 179 hp and 430 Nm versus the Maxus V80’s 136 hp and 330 Nm. That is a clear 43 hp and 100 Nm advantage for the Triton.