Verdict
This is a split between van-as-tool and van-as-people-mover. At RM102,076, the Maxus V80 is RM66,924 cheaper than the RM169,000 Toyota Hiace, and its wider, taller body plus 80-litre tank suit a two-seat work brief. The Hiace costs more, but the money buys 10 seats, a 175 hp/450 Nm diesel, automatic transmission, six airbags and a five-year warranty. Road tax also favours the Maxus at RM839 versus RM1,248.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need the cheaper two-seat diesel commercial with a manual gearbox, 80-litre tank and lower RM839 road tax.
Pick the Toyota Hiace if you need 10 seats, an automatic gearbox, 175 hp/450 Nm, six airbags and a five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Toyota Hiace RM169,000.
- Seats: Maxus V80 2; Toyota Hiace 10.
- Engine output: Maxus V80 136 hp/330 Nm; Toyota Hiace 175 hp/450 Nm.
- Transmission and driven wheels: Maxus V80 manual/front-wheel drive; Toyota Hiace conventional automatic/rear-wheel drive.
- Dimensions: Maxus V80 5,700/2,383/2,552 mm; Toyota Hiace 5,915/1,950/2,280 mm.
- Safety and warranty: Maxus V80 2 airbags/3 years; Toyota Hiace 6 airbags/5 years.
V80
- RM66,924 cheaper to buy.
- Wider and taller than the Hiace.
- 80-litre fuel tank and RM839 annual road tax.
- Only two seats.
- Manual gearbox only.
- Two airbags and a three-year warranty trail the Toyota.
Hiace
- 10-seat cabin.
- Stronger 175 hp/450 Nm diesel.
- Automatic gearbox, six airbags and five-year warranty.
- Costs RM66,924 more.
- 70-litre tank is smaller than the Maxus unit.
- Higher RM1,248 annual road tax.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076✓ | RM169,000 |
| Body type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 2,755 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp | 175 hp✓ |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 15.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Sequential Automatic |
| Gears | 5 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 5,915 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 2,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 3,860 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 2,550 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 10 |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 235/65R16C |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 235/65R16C |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| 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 (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 | 10 Three-point |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | Manual recline |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 7" Infotainment Touchscreen with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839✓ | RM1,248 |
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 Hiace FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Toyota Hiace better?
The Toyota Hiace is better for carrying people, with 10 seats, six airbags, automatic transmission and a five-year warranty. The Maxus V80 is better if price matters most and two seats are enough.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 is RM66,924 cheaper. It costs RM102,076, while the Toyota Hiace costs RM169,000.
Which van has more seats?
The Toyota Hiace has far more seating capacity, with 10 seats versus just 2 in the Maxus V80. For passenger work, the Toyota has the clear advantage.