Verdict
At RM118,800, the Leapmotor B10 costs RM4,200 less than the RM123,000 Toyota Hiace and cuts annual road tax from RM835 to RM200. Its 215 hp motor, 67.1 kWh battery and quoted 434 km range suit a five-seat passenger car, while seven airbags and stability control are a major safety advantage over the Hiace’s two airbags and no stability control. The Hiace is the specialist choice: a two-seat commercial vehicle with a 70-litre diesel tank, five-speed manual and all-wheel drive. For most Malaysian private buyers, the B10 is the far more complete package.
Pick the Leapmotor B10 if you need five seats, a quoted 434 km EV range, lower annual road tax and substantially stronger safety equipment.
Pick the Toyota Hiace if you specifically need a two-seat commercial vehicle with all-wheel drive, a 70-litre diesel tank and a full-size spare wheel.
Key differences
- Price: Leapmotor B10 RM118,800; Toyota Hiace RM123,000.
- Powertrain: B10 has a 215 hp, 240 Nm electric motor; Hiace has a 2,494 cc diesel producing 101 hp and 260 Nm.
- Seating: B10 has five seats; Hiace has two seats.
- Safety: B10 has seven airbags and stability control; Hiace has two airbags and no stability control.
- Warranty: B10 has six years/150,000 km vehicle cover; Hiace has three years/100,000 km.
- Road tax: B10 costs RM200 per year; Hiace costs RM835 per year.
B10
- 215 hp motor, 67.1 kWh battery and quoted 434 km range.
- Seven airbags, stability control, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist.
- Five seats, 430-litre boot and 14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Rear-wheel drive versus the Hiace’s all-wheel drive.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Hiace’s full-size steel spare wheel.
Hiace
- All-wheel drive and a 70-litre diesel tank.
- Full-size 15-inch steel spare wheel.
- Longer 4,695 mm body and 2,285 mm height.
- Only two airbags and no stability control, against seven airbags and stability control in the B10.
- Two seats rather than five.
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty versus six years/150,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM118,800✓ | RM123,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | C-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 101 hp at 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | — | 260 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 92 mm × 93.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 18.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 67.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 434 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| V2L | 1.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | — | 5 Speed Manual |
| Gears | — | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.3 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,515 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 2,285 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | 1,845 kg | 1,890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 195R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 195R15C |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 15" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Linglong Sport Master e | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 15" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 15" Steel |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain and Far Side) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Satellite Navigation, WiFi built-in, 6-speaker Sound System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation (NFC Card) | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year/160,000 km BEV Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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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B10 vs Hiace FAQ
Is the Leapmotor B10 or Toyota Hiace better?
The Leapmotor B10 is better for private passenger use, with five seats, 215 hp, 434 km quoted range, seven airbags and stability control. The Toyota Hiace suits a narrower commercial role with two seats, diesel power and all-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Leapmotor B10 is RM4,200 cheaper: RM118,800 versus RM123,000 for the Toyota Hiace. Its annual road tax is also RM635 lower, at RM200 rather than RM835.
Which one has better safety equipment?
The Leapmotor B10 is decisively better equipped for safety. It has seven airbags, stability control, autonomous braking, collision warning and lane-keeping assist; the Toyota Hiace has two airbags and no stability control.
