Verdict
These are radically different tools despite a RM2,176 price gap. The Maxus V80 is a 5,700-mm commercial van with two seats, six doors and a 2.5-litre turbodiesel producing 330 Nm, so it suits work that needs physical space and low-rpm pulling force. The Toyota Yaris Cross is the sensible personal transport choice: five seats, a 471-litre boot, CVT, six airbags and a far lower RM120 annual road tax against RM839. Its 4,310-mm length also makes far more sense in Malaysian car parks.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat commercial van with six doors, an 80-litre tank and 330 Nm of diesel torque.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you need a five-seat B-segment SUV with a CVT, 471-litre boot and substantially broader safety kit.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900.
- Seats: Maxus V80 2; Toyota Yaris Cross 5.
- Torque: Maxus V80 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm; Toyota Yaris Cross 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm.
- Length: Maxus V80 5,700 mm; Toyota Yaris Cross 4,310 mm.
- Annual road tax: Maxus V80 RM839; Toyota Yaris Cross RM120.
- Airbags: Maxus V80 2; Toyota Yaris Cross 6.
V80
- 330 Nm from 1,800 rpm
- 80-litre fuel tank
- Six doors
- Only two seats versus the Yaris Cross's five
- RM839 annual road tax versus RM120
- Two airbags and no listed stability control versus six airbags and stability control
Yaris Cross
- Five seats and 471-litre boot
- Six airbags, stability control and blind spot information system
- CVT automatic and adaptive cruise control
- 138 Nm trails the V80's 330 Nm
- 42-litre tank is smaller than the V80's 80 litres
- No rated fuel-consumption figure is stated, while the V80 is rated at 9.1 L/100 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM99,900✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 92 mm × 94 mm | 72.5 mm × 91.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | — |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,150 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 471 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes R61 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| 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 V80 & Yaris Cross for sale
V80 vs Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Toyota Yaris Cross is better for most private buyers, with five seats, a CVT, 471-litre boot, six airbags and active safety equipment. Choose the Maxus V80 only when its two-seat commercial layout, six doors and 330 Nm diesel torque suit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076 and the Toyota Yaris Cross costs RM99,900, so the V80 is RM2,176 more expensive. The larger ongoing gap is road tax: RM839 per year for the V80 versus RM120 for the Yaris Cross.
Which has more safety equipment?
The Toyota Yaris Cross has the stronger safety specification: six airbags, stability control, blind spot information, collision warning, lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control. The Maxus V80 has two airbags and ABS/EBD, with no listed stability control or driver-assistance systems.
