Verdict
The RM3,476 gap is small, but these diesels serve very different jobs. The Maxus V80 is a 5,700 mm-long commercial vehicle with a 3,850 mm wheelbase, rear air-con vents and four rear parking sensors; it also declares 9.1 L/100 km. The Nissan Navara is the stronger, more compact pickup: 161 hp and 403 Nm beat 136 hp and 330 Nm, while its six-speed manual and all-wheel drive add useful hardware. Choose by format first: the V80 for its much larger body, the Navara for driveline, power and five-year warranty cover.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need the 5,700 mm commercial body, 3,850 mm wheelbase and rear air-con vents rather than a pickup bed.
Pick the Nissan Navara if you want 161 hp, 403 Nm, a six-speed manual, all-wheel drive and a five-year/150,000 km warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Nissan Navara RM98,600.
- Output: Maxus V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Nissan Navara 161 hp and 403 Nm.
- Transmission: Maxus V80 five-speed manual; Nissan Navara six-speed manual.
- Driveline: Maxus V80 front-wheel drive; Nissan Navara all-wheel drive.
- Length and wheelbase: Maxus V80 5,700 mm and 3,850 mm; Nissan Navara 5,335 mm and 3,150 mm.
- Warranty: Maxus V80 three years/100,000 km; Nissan Navara five years/150,000 km.
V80
- Longer 5,700 mm body and 3,850 mm wheelbase.
- Rear air-con vents with blower control.
- Four rear parking sensors and an alarm.
- 136 hp and 330 Nm trail the Navara's 161 hp and 403 Nm.
- Five-speed manual and front-wheel drive versus six speeds and all-wheel drive.
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter.
Navara
- 161 hp and 403 Nm diesel output.
- Six-speed manual with all-wheel drive.
- Five-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- Shorter 5,335 mm body and 3,150 mm wheelbase.
- No rear air-con vents.
- Two rear parking sensors versus four.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM98,600✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Pickup |
| Segment | Commercial | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM830✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC, Common-rail direct injection, Variable Geometry Turbo |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 403 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 15 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | 6MT |
| Gears | 5 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Nissan |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 5,335 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,828 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 205R16C |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 205R16C |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Dueler HT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-Zone Manual |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Multi-info Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| 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 Navara FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Nissan Navara better?
The Nissan Navara is the better choice for stronger output, with 161 hp and 403 Nm, plus a six-speed manual, all-wheel drive and longer warranty. The Maxus V80 suits buyers who specifically need its larger commercial-vehicle body and rear air-con vents.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM3,476 more than the Nissan Navara: RM102,076 against RM98,600.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Nissan Navara has the longer manufacturer warranty at five years or 150,000 km. The Maxus V80 is covered for three years or 100,000 km.