Verdict
Just RM3,092 separates these CKD pickups, but they target very different jobs. The JMC Vigus Pro brings four doors, five seats and an eight-speed automatic, plus a reverse camera and cruise control, so it is the more workable daily family truck. Mitsubishi Triton counters with 179 hp and 430 Nm against 139 hp and 340 Nm, a 75-litre tank and five years/unlimited-km warranty. Its two-seat, two-door manual layout makes it a focused workhorse, not the flexible choice.
Pick the JMC Vigus Pro if you need five seats, four doors and an eight-speed automatic for daily use.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if stronger 179 hp/430 Nm output and a five-year unlimited-km warranty matter more than passenger space.
Key differences
- Price: JMC Vigus Pro RM98,888; Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980.
- Output: JMC Vigus Pro 139 hp and 340 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Transmission: JMC Vigus Pro eight-speed automatic with manual mode; Mitsubishi Triton six-speed manual.
- Cabin capacity: JMC Vigus Pro has four doors and five seats; Mitsubishi Triton has two doors and two seats.
- Fuel tank: JMC Vigus Pro 68 litres; Mitsubishi Triton 75 litres.
- Warranty: JMC Vigus Pro three years/100,000 km; Mitsubishi Triton five years/unlimited km.
Vigus Pro
- Four doors and five seats
- Eight-speed automatic with paddle shifts and cruise control
- Reverse camera, front and rear parking sensors, plus 8-inch touchscreen
- 40 hp and 90 Nm down on the Triton
- Three-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than five years/unlimited km
- 68-litre fuel tank is 7 litres smaller
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm
- Five-year unlimited-km warranty
- Driver’s knee airbag and 75-litre fuel tank
- Only two doors and two seats
- Six-speed manual instead of an eight-speed automatic
- No reverse camera, parking sensors or cruise control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM98,888✓ | RM101,980 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM794 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Direct Injection | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7 | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Auto Transmission with Manual Mode | 6MT |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,305 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | — |
| Weight | 1,995 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Bravo All-terrain | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" 2-tone 12-spoke Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 16" 2-tone 12-spoke Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Locking Rear Differential | Easy Select 4WD |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Backrest | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 8" Infotainment Touchscreen with 4 Speakers | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Heated Door Mirrors | — |
| 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.
Used Vigus Pro & Triton for sale
Vigus Pro vs Triton FAQ
Is the JMC Vigus Pro or Mitsubishi Triton better?
The JMC Vigus Pro is better for carrying people and daily convenience, with five seats, four doors and an eight-speed automatic. Choose the Mitsubishi Triton for its 179 hp, 430 Nm and five-year unlimited-km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton costs RM3,092 more than the JMC Vigus Pro: RM101,980 versus RM98,888.
Which pickup has more power and torque?
The Mitsubishi Triton does, with 179 hp and 430 Nm. The JMC Vigus Pro produces 139 hp and 340 Nm, leaving it 40 hp and 90 Nm behind.
