Maxus V80 2.5L Bas Pekerja Window Van 12 Seater vs 2.5L Window Van 15 Seater
Verdict
At RM135,532 versus RM135,791, this is not a normal high/low trim fight. The RM259 gap buys three extra seats and three extra three-point belts: 12 becomes 15. The 2,499 cc turbodiesel, 136 hp, 330 Nm, five-speed manual, front-wheel drive, 9.1 L/100 km rating, airbags, ABS/EBD, rear air-con and four rear parking sensors are identical. For a Malaysian operator, pick by headcount, not driving feel or kit. If 12 seats are enough, the Bas Pekerja saves a token amount; if every trip needs 15, pay it.
Pick the Maxus V80 2.5L Bas Pekerja Window Van 12 Seater if 12 seats are enough and you would rather keep the small RM259 saving.
Pick the Maxus V80 2.5L Window Van 15 Seater if you need the full 15-seat capacity with 15 three-point seat belts.
Key differences
- Price: RM135,532 vs RM135,791
- Seat capacity: 12 seats vs 15 seats
- Three-point seat belts: 12 vs 15
- Purchase cost per listed seat: about RM11,294 vs about RM9,053
2.5L Bas Pekerja Window Van 12 Seater
- Costs RM259 less
- Keeps the same 136 hp and 330 Nm drivetrain as the 15 Seater
- Same listed safety basics: two airbags, ABS/EBD and rear parking sensors
- Carries three fewer people
- Has 12 three-point seat belts instead of 15
2.5L Window Van 15 Seater
- Adds three extra seats for a RM259 premium
- Gets 15 three-point seat belts
- Lower cost per listed seat
- Costs RM259 more
- No listed drivetrain, economy or equipment gain beyond the extra seating
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 135,532✓ | RM 135,791 |
| Body type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 2,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp | 136 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
| Gears | 5 | 5 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 5,700 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 2,383 mm |
| Height | 2,345 mm | 2,345 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 3,850 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 12 | 15 |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/75R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/75R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 12 Three-point | 15 Three-point |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Manual recline | Manual recline |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Two Windows |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 839 | RM 839 |
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.
2.5L Bas Pekerja Window Van 12 Seater vs 2.5L Window Van 15 Seater FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 2.5L Bas Pekerja Window Van 12 Seater or Maxus V80 2.5L Window Van 15 Seater better?
The 15 Seater is better if you need maximum carrying capacity because it adds three seats and belts for RM259. The 12 Seater is better if 12 seats are enough; the engine, gearbox, economy and listed kit are the same.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 2.5L Window Van 15 Seater costs RM259 more: RM135,791 against RM135,532 for the Bas Pekerja 12 Seater.
Do these two Maxus V80 variants drive differently on paper?
No. Both use the same 2,499 cc turbodiesel with 136 hp and 330 Nm, a five-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive and a 9.1 L/100 km rated economy figure.