Verdict
On paper these two are closely matched — the differences come down to equipment and taste, so check the spec rows below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM291,178 | RM291,178 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,965 | RM2,965 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve SOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 24-valve SOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,828 cc | 3,828 cc |
| Horsepower | 247 hp at 6,000 rpm | 247 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 329 Nm at 2,750 rpm | 329 Nm at 2,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 95 mm × 90 mm | 95 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | INVECS-II with Sport Mode | INVECS-II with Sport Mode |
| Gears | 5 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm | 2,780 mm |
| Weight | 2,250 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 88 litres | 88 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 500 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/65R18 | 265/65R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/65R18 | 265/65R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Full size |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbones | Double wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Xenon Projector | Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Middle Row 60:40 Split Folding, Third row removable | Middle Row 60:40 Split Folding, Third row removable |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map, Room, Reading, Ambient Lamps | Map, Room, Reading, Ambient Lamps |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player, Rockford Fosgate Audio System with Amp and 12 speakers | Touchscreen Radio CD/MP3 Player, Rockford Fosgate Audio System with Amp and 12 speakers, 9" Rear Monitor with 2 Wireless Headphones |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 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.
