Car Buyer's Guide

Ford Ranger vs Maxus Terron 9

Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger

Maxus Terron 9

Maxus Terron 9

Verdict

The Terron 9 is 23% more powerful, while the Ranger is about 21% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM115,888✓RM145,888
Body typePickupPickup
SegmentTruck/4X4Truck/4X4
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM438✓RM838
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged
Capacity1,996 cc2,498 cc
Horsepower168 hp at 3,500 rpm219 hp at 3,800 rpm✓
Torque405 Nm at 1,750 rpm520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓
Cylinder ArrangementInline 4Inline 4
FuelDieselDiesel
Bore × Stroke84.01 mm × 90.03 mm88.3 mm × 102 mm
Compression Ratio15.816
Drivetrain
TransmissionManualConventional Automatic
Transmission NameMT88ZF 8HP50
Gears68
Transmission ManufacturerFordZF
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h—10.9 seconds
Rated Economy—7.9 L/100 km
Top Speed—180 km/h
Co2—209 g/km
Dimensions
Length5,370 mm5,500 mm
Width1,918 mm1,997 mm
Height1,884 mm1,874 mm
Wheelbase3,270 mm3,300 mm
Weight2,227 kg2,470 kg
Fuel Tank80 litres80 litres
Doors44
Seats55
Front Tyre255/70R16275/55R20
Rear Tyre255/70R16275/55R20
Spare TyreFull-size 16" SteelFull Size Spare
Factory TyresBridgestone Dueler H/T—
Chassis
AssemblyThailand (CBU)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesDouble Wishbone
Rear SuspensionLeaf SpringsMulti-link Independent
Front Wheels16" Alloy20" x 8.5J Alloys
Rear Wheels16" Alloy20" x 8.5J Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Electric Power Steering
Chassis Notes—Payload 850 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Far-side)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓—
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓—
Child Safety LockManual for Rear Doors—
Seat Belts5 Three-pointFront Dual Pretensioning
Blind Spot Info System—✓
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear Passenger SeatsISOFIX + Top Tether x2
Autonomous Braking System—Yes
Lane-keeping AssistNo—
Collision Warning—✓
Seatbelt ReminderFront Seats—
Safety NotesHill Descent Control—
Lighting
HeadlampsHalogen ReflectorLED
TaillampsLED Combination—
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps✓—
Rear Foglamps✓—
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓—
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustableSix-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather
Rear SeatsFolding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat StorageHeated Rear Seats
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlAutomatic Climate Control
Rear Air-con—Rear Vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear—
Interior LightingMap Lights—
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear4
Audio—Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down—
Engine StartManual KeyKeyless Push Button
LocksRemote Control Activation—
Auto Headlamps✓—
Auto Wipers—✓
Cruise Control—Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist
Paddle Shift—✓
Steering Audio Control✓—
Steering Tilt✓—
Steering Telescopic✓—
Boot Operation—Power Tailgate with Lift Assist
Parking Sensor Front—Yes
Parking Sensor Rear—Yes
Reverse Camera—Yes, with 360-degree Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors—✓
Bluetooth✓—
Navigation—✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD Monitor—
Parking BrakeHandbrake—
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer160,000 km✓100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes—First service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM6,000

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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