Verdict
The RM102,076 Maxus V80 costs RM2,176 more than the RM99,900 Toyota Yaris Cross, but these are tools for very different jobs. The V80 brings a 2.5-litre diesel with 330 Nm, six doors and a 3,850 mm wheelbase, yet carries only two people and needs a five-speed manual. The Yaris Cross is the sensible Malaysian daily: five seats, 471 litres of boot space, a CVT, six airbags and active safety systems. Its RM120 annual road tax also undercuts the V80’s RM839 by a wide margin.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat commercial vehicle with a 330 Nm diesel, six doors and an 80-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you want a five-seat SUV with a CVT, 471-litre boot and far more safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900
- Torque: Maxus V80 330 Nm; Toyota Yaris Cross 138 Nm
- Power: Maxus V80 136 hp; Toyota Yaris Cross 105 hp
- Seating: Maxus V80 2 seats; Toyota Yaris Cross 5 seats
- Length: Maxus V80 5,700 mm; Toyota Yaris Cross 4,310 mm
- Annual road tax: Maxus V80 RM839; Toyota Yaris Cross RM120
V80
- 330 Nm from a 2.5-litre turbodiesel
- Six doors and a 3,850 mm wheelbase
- 80-litre fuel tank and full-size spare wheel
- Only two seats versus five
- Five-speed manual versus CVT automatic
- Two airbags and no stability control, blind-spot monitoring or collision warning
Yaris Cross
- Five seats and a 471-litre boot
- Six airbags, stability control and Toyota Safety Sense features
- CVT, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the V80’s 136 hp and 330 Nm
- 42-litre fuel tank is smaller than the V80’s 80 litres
- Five doors versus the V80’s six
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM99,900✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| 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 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 | — |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,150 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 471 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes R61 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| 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 |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| 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 Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Toyota Yaris Cross is better for private daily use, with five seats, a CVT, 471-litre boot, six airbags and active safety systems. Choose the Maxus V80 only when its two-seat commercial layout, six doors and 330 Nm diesel torque suit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM2,176 more than the Toyota Yaris Cross. The Yaris Cross also has lower annual road tax at RM120, compared with RM839 for the V80.
Which one has more passenger space?
The Toyota Yaris Cross carries five people with five three-point seat belts, while the Maxus V80 has two seats and two three-point belts. The V80 is physically longer at 5,700 mm, but it is configured as a commercial vehicle.