Verdict
The Wuling Porta EV makes the stronger paper case for routes within its stated 300 km range: RM100,000 buys a 100 hp, 180 Nm motor and 41.9 kWh battery, while annual road tax is RM50. The RM123,000 Hiace brings 260 Nm from its 2.5-litre diesel and all-wheel drive, but pays RM835 road tax. The Wuling is 315 mm longer and rides on a 480 mm longer wheelbase; the Toyota is 310 mm taller. Choose based on charging access and the Hiace’s extra torque and AWD.
Pick the Toyota Hiace if you need 260 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 2,285 mm roof height.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if its 300 km stated range suits your routes and you want lower road tax, more active safety equipment and longer warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Hiace RM123,000; Wuling Porta EV RM100,000.
- Road tax: Toyota Hiace RM835 per year; Wuling Porta EV RM50 per year.
- Power and torque: Toyota Hiace 101 hp and 260 Nm; Wuling Porta EV 100 hp and 180 Nm.
- Driveline: Toyota Hiace all-wheel drive; Wuling Porta EV rear-wheel drive.
- Length and wheelbase: Toyota Hiace 4,695 mm and 2,570 mm; Wuling Porta EV 5,010 mm and 3,050 mm.
- Warranty: Toyota Hiace 3 years/100,000 km; Wuling Porta EV 5 years/120,000 km.
Hiace
- 260 Nm diesel torque.
- All-wheel drive.
- Rear air-con vents with blower.
- Higher purchase price.
- RM835 annual road tax versus RM50.
- No stability control or reverse camera, and shorter 3-year/100,000 km warranty.
Porta EV
- 41.9 kWh battery with a stated 300 km range.
- Stability control, reverse camera and hill start assist.
- Five-year/120,000 km vehicle warranty; battery cells are covered for six years/300,000 km.
- 180 Nm trails the Hiace’s 260 Nm.
- Rear-wheel drive versus the Hiace’s all-wheel drive.
- No rear air-con vents with blower.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM123,000 | RM100,000✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 101 hp | — |
| Torque | 260 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 92 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 18.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 100 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 2,285 mm | 1,975 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 195R15C | 195/70R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 195R15C | 195/70R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Steel | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | — |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | — |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | — |
| Front Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | — |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 120,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
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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Hiace vs Porta EV FAQ
Is the Toyota Hiace or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Porta EV is the better-equipped and lower-tax choice if its stated 300 km range fits your operation. Pick the Hiace for its 260 Nm diesel output, all-wheel drive and greater 2,285 mm height.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Hiace costs RM23,000 more than the Wuling Porta EV.
Which has the lower road tax and longer warranty?
The Porta EV has RM50 annual road tax against the Hiace’s RM835. Its vehicle warranty is five years/120,000 km, versus three years/100,000 km for the Hiace; its battery cells have six-year/300,000 km cover.