Verdict
These are radically different tools despite a modest RM2,096 price gap. The Maxus V80 is a 5,700 mm commercial diesel with only two seats, a 136 hp/330 Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel, 80-litre tank and five-speed manual; it suits work that needs space and torque. The Mitsubishi Xpander is the sensible family choice: seven seats, a four-speed automatic, 495-litre boot and far more active and convenience equipment. Its RM120 annual road tax also massively undercuts the V80’s RM839.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat commercial vehicle with 330 Nm of diesel torque, six doors and a 3,850 mm wheelbase.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you need seven seats, an automatic transmission, 495 litres of boot space and substantially stronger safety and family equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980.
- Powertrain: V80 2.5-litre diesel, 136 hp and 330 Nm; Xpander 1.5-litre petrol, 104 hp and 141 Nm.
- Transmission: V80 five-speed manual; Xpander four-speed conventional automatic.
- Seating: V80 two seats; Xpander seven seats.
- Length: V80 5,700 mm; Xpander 4,475 mm.
- Annual road tax: V80 RM839; Xpander RM120.
V80
- 136 hp and 330 Nm from a 2.5-litre turbodiesel.
- 80-litre fuel tank and 9.1 L/100 km rated economy.
- Six doors and a 3,850 mm wheelbase for commercial use.
- Only two seats, against the Xpander’s seven.
- Five-speed manual instead of a four-speed automatic.
- No stability control, reverse camera or ISOFIX; the Xpander has all three.
Xpander
- Seven seats plus a 495-litre boot.
- Four-speed automatic and RM120 annual road tax.
- Stability control, reverse camera, LED projector headlamps and 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Its 104 hp and 141 Nm petrol engine trails the V80’s 136 hp and 330 Nm diesel.
- 45-litre tank is 35 litres smaller than the V80’s 80-litre tank.
- Its 2,775 mm wheelbase is 1,075 mm shorter than the V80’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM99,980✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | MPV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 141 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | 4AT |
| Gears | 5 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 495 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Ecopia 150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | Second row 60:40 Split Fold, Third row 50:50 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Manual Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| 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 Xpander FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Mitsubishi Xpander better?
The Xpander is better for private family use with seven seats, an automatic, stability control and a reverse camera. Choose the V80 only when its two-seat commercial layout, 330 Nm diesel torque and much larger 5,700 mm body suit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076 and the Mitsubishi Xpander costs RM99,980, so the V80 is RM2,096 more expensive. Its annual road tax is also RM839, compared with RM120 for the Xpander.
Which one carries more people?
The Mitsubishi Xpander carries seven people with seven three-point seat belts, while the Maxus V80 has two seats and two three-point belts. The Xpander also has ISOFIX on the two outer second-row seats.