Maxus V80 2.5L High Roof Panel Van LWB vs 2.5L Window Van 12 Seater
Verdict
The Maxus V80 2.5L Window Van 12 Seater asks RM131,902, a RM29,826 jump over the RM102,076 High Roof Panel Van LWB. Mechanically, there is nothing in it: both use a 2,499 cc diesel with 136 hp and 330 Nm, a manual gearbox, front-wheel drive, an 80-litre tank and 9.1 L/100 km fuel economy. The money buys seating, not extra performance. If your business carries people, 12 seats changes the job. If it carries goods, the two-seat High Roof is cheaper and taller by 207 mm.
Pick the Maxus V80 2.5L High Roof Panel Van LWB if you need the lower RM102,076 price, two seats and the taller 2,552 mm body for commercial use.
Pick the Maxus V80 2.5L Window Van 12 Seater if your priority is carrying people, because it has 12 seats versus two in the High Roof Panel Van LWB.
Key differences
- Price: RM102,076 vs RM131,902, so the Window Van costs RM29,826 more
- Seats: 2 in the High Roof Panel Van LWB vs 12 in the Window Van 12 Seater
- Height: 2,552 mm vs 2,345 mm, so the High Roof is 207 mm taller
- Engine: 2,499 cc diesel vs 2,499 cc diesel, with no displacement difference
- Output: 136 hp/330 Nm vs 136 hp/330 Nm, so performance hardware is the same
- Fuel use and tank: 9.1 L/100 km and 80 litres vs 9.1 L/100 km and 80 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 102,076✓ | RM 131,902 |
| Body type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Seats | 2 | 12 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,499 cc | 2,499 cc |
| Power | 136 hp | 136 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s | 0.0 s |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | 0 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | 0 km |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 5,700 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 2,383 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 2,345 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 3,850 mm |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 80 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| 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 High Roof Panel Van LWB
- RM29,826 cheaper to buy
- Taller 2,552 mm body
- Same 136 hp and 330 Nm as the pricier variant
- Only two seats
- Manual gearbox only
- Two airbags and no auto emergency braking
2.5L Window Van 12 Seater
- 12-seat layout
- Same 2,499 cc diesel and 80-litre tank
- Same RM839 annual road tax
- Costs RM131,902
- Lower 2,345 mm height
- No extra power or torque over the cheaper variant
2.5L High Roof Panel Van LWB vs 2.5L Window Van 12 Seater FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 2.5L High Roof Panel Van LWB or Maxus V80 2.5L Window Van 12 Seater better?
For cargo-focused work, the High Roof Panel Van LWB is the better buy because it is RM29,826 cheaper and taller. For passenger transport, the Window Van 12 Seater is the clear pick because it has 12 seats instead of two.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 2.5L Window Van 12 Seater costs RM131,902, while the High Roof Panel Van LWB costs RM102,076. The difference is RM29,826.
Do they have the same engine and running costs?
Yes. Both use a 2,499 cc diesel engine with 136 hp and 330 Nm, manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Both are rated at 9.1 L/100 km, have an 80-litre fuel tank and cost RM839 a year in road tax.