Verdict
The RM7,076 dearer Maxus V80 is a commercial two-seater with a 2.5-litre turbodiesel producing 136 hp and 330 Nm, plus an 80-litre tank. That is a very different brief from the seven-seat Toyota Veloz. The Veloz’s 105 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine is less muscular, but its D-CVT, five-star ASEAN NCAP rating, six airbags and Toyota Safety Sense make it far better suited to carrying a Malaysian family. Its RM120 annual road tax also undercuts the V80’s RM839 by a wide margin.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need its 5,700 mm commercial body, two-seat layout, 330 Nm turbodiesel torque and 80-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if you need seven seats, a D-CVT automatic and substantially fuller active and passive safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Toyota Veloz RM95,000.
- Engine output: V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Veloz 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Seating: V80 has 2 seats; Veloz has 7 seats.
- Dimensions: V80 is 5,700 mm long and 3,850 mm in wheelbase; Veloz is 4,475 mm and 2,750 mm.
- Road tax: V80 RM839 per year; Veloz RM120 per year.
- Safety: V80 has 2 airbags; Veloz has 6 airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
V80
- 136 hp and 330 Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel
- 80-litre fuel tank
- 5,700 mm body and 3,850 mm wheelbase
- Only 2 seats versus the Veloz’s 7
- 5-speed manual versus D-CVT automatic
- RM839 annual road tax versus RM120
Veloz
- Seven seats with split-folding second and third rows
- Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking and adaptive cruise control
- Six airbags, stability control and 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the V80’s 136 hp and 330 Nm
- 43-litre fuel tank is smaller than the V80’s 80 litres
- 4,475 mm length is 1,225 mm shorter than the V80
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM95,000✓ |
| 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 | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 92 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | D-CVT with Power Mode |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| 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 | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Higher suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto Brake Hold |
| 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 Veloz FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Toyota Veloz better?
The Toyota Veloz is better for passenger use, with seven seats, a D-CVT, six airbags and Toyota Safety Sense. The Maxus V80 is the choice only when its two-seat commercial format, 330 Nm turbodiesel and much larger body suit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM7,076 more than the Toyota Veloz. It also carries RM719 more annual road tax, at RM839 versus RM120.
Which has better safety equipment?
The Toyota Veloz has the clear advantage: six airbags, stability control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection. The Maxus V80 has driver and passenger airbags plus ABS/EBD.