Verdict
Just RM912 separates them, but these are radically different buys. The RM99,800 Hyundai Stargazer is the family-first choice: seven seats, roof-mounted rear air vents and an 182-litre boot suit passenger duty, while its eight-year/160,000-km warranty is far longer. The RM98,888 JMC Vigus Pro is a five-seat AWD pickup with 340 Nm against the Hyundai’s 144 Nm, an eight-speed automatic and a locking rear differential. Malaysian buyers must also factor in RM439 annual road tax for the diesel JMC versus RM120 for the petrol Hyundai.
Pick the Hyundai Stargazer if you need seven seats, rear air-conditioning and substantially longer warranty cover for family transport.
Pick the JMC Vigus Pro if you need an AWD pickup, 340 Nm of diesel torque and an eight-speed automatic.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Stargazer RM99,800; JMC Vigus Pro RM98,888.
- Seating: Hyundai Stargazer 7 seats; JMC Vigus Pro 5 seats.
- Torque: Hyundai Stargazer 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm; JMC Vigus Pro 340 Nm at 1,500 rpm.
- Driveline: Hyundai Stargazer front-wheel drive; JMC Vigus Pro all-wheel drive.
- Warranty: Hyundai Stargazer 8 years/160,000 km; JMC Vigus Pro 3 years/100,000 km.
- Annual road tax: Hyundai Stargazer RM120; JMC Vigus Pro RM439.
Stargazer
- Seven seats and 182-litre boot space.
- Roof-mounted rear air vents with fan-speed control.
- Eight-year/160,000-km warranty.
- 144 Nm trails the Vigus Pro’s 340 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- No reverse camera or cruise control.
Vigus Pro
- 340 Nm diesel torque from 1,500 rpm.
- All-wheel drive with locking rear differential.
- Eight-speed ZF automatic, reverse camera and full-size spare tyre.
- Five seats versus the Stargazer’s seven.
- No rear air-conditioning vents.
- Three-year/100,000-km warranty is much shorter.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,800 | RM98,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Pickup |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC MPI with Dual CVVT and Variable Intake System | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 113 hp at 6,300 rpm | 139 hp at 3,600 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 340 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 86 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.7 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | IVT (CVT) | 8-speed Auto Transmission with Manual Mode |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm | 5,305 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm | 3,085 mm |
| Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,995 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 182 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | — | Maxxis Bravo All-terrain |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Solid Axle with Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 16" 2-tone 12-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 16" 2-tone 12-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Column-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Locking Rear Differential |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Dual Front Airbags) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second-row Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | — | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | Fixed Backrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Manual Single-zone |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted Rear Vents with Fan Speed Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 12V Front Console and Luggage Area, 1 USB-A + 3 USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 1 Front |
| Audio | 8" Touch Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 8" Infotainment Touchscreen with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Manual Key |
| Locks | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Digital/Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Heated Door Mirrors |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 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.
Used Stargazer & Vigus Pro for sale
Stargazer vs Vigus Pro FAQ
Is the Hyundai Stargazer or JMC Vigus Pro better?
The Stargazer is better for carrying people, with seven seats, rear air vents and a longer eight-year/160,000-km warranty. The Vigus Pro is better if AWD, 340 Nm diesel torque and pickup utility matter more than passenger capacity.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Stargazer costs RM99,800 and the JMC Vigus Pro costs RM98,888, so the JMC is RM912 cheaper before considering running costs. Its annual road tax is RM439, compared with RM120 for the Hyundai.
Which one has the longer warranty?
The Hyundai Stargazer has the longer warranty at eight years or 160,000 km. The JMC Vigus Pro is covered for three years or 100,000 km.
