Verdict
The Maxus eTerron 9 costs RM228,888 to the Fortuner’s RM195,880, a RM33,008 gap. That money buys a 102.2-kWh battery, 430 km claimed range, 435 hp and 700 Nm, plus a 650-kg payload and 3,500-kg braked towing rating. It is also a huge 5,500-mm pickup. The Fortuner is the more practical family vehicle, seating seven rather than five in a 4,795-mm body, and its five-year warranty has unlimited mileage. Pick the Maxus if charging and a load bed suit your work; pick the Toyota for extra seats and a shorter footprint.
Pick the Maxus eTerron 9 if you need a 650-kg pickup bed, 3,500-kg braked towing and EV performance of 435 hp and 700 Nm.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, a 200-litre boot and a more compact 4,795-mm SUV body.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus eTerron 9 RM228,888; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880.
- Seating: Maxus eTerron 9 five seats; Toyota Fortuner seven seats.
- Power and torque: Maxus eTerron 9 435 hp and 700 Nm; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp and 400 Nm.
- Energy storage: Maxus eTerron 9 has a 102.2-kWh battery and 430-km range; Toyota Fortuner has an 80-litre diesel tank.
- Length and wheelbase: Maxus eTerron 9 5,500 mm and 3,300 mm; Toyota Fortuner 4,795 mm and 2,745 mm.
- Warranty mileage: Maxus eTerron 9 100,000 km; Toyota Fortuner unlimited mileage.
eTerron 9
- 435 hp and 700 Nm from two motors
- 650-kg payload and 3,500-kg braked towing
- 430-km EV range, 115-kW DC charging and 6.6-kW V2L
- RM33,008 more expensive
- Five seats versus the Fortuner’s seven
- Heavier and 705 mm longer than the Fortuner
Fortuner
- Seven seats and a 200-litre boot
- Unlimited-mileage five-year warranty
- Smaller 4,795-mm body
- 148 hp and 400 Nm trail the Maxus’ 435 hp and 700 Nm
- No blind-spot information system, autonomous braking or collision warning
- Halogen projector headlamps versus the Maxus’ auto LED units
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM228,888 | RM195,880✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM665✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 148 hp at 3,400 rpm |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 92 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.6 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 435 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 102.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 430 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 115 kW | — |
| V2L | 6.6 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,500 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,860 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,300 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 2,850 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link Independent | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Payload 650 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,561 x 1,500 x 535 mm; 236 L powered frunk | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Centre) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Rear Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Auto LED | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black PVC | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Heated Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Power with One-touch Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button (PEPS) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Battery warranty 8 years/200,000 km; first service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM5,000 | — |
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 eTerron 9 & Fortuner for sale
eTerron 9 vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Maxus eTerron 9 or Toyota Fortuner better?
The eTerron 9 is better for EV power, towing and pickup-bed work, with 435 hp, 700 Nm and a 3,500-kg braked towing rating. The Fortuner is better for carrying people, with seven seats and a 200-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus eTerron 9 costs RM33,008 more than the Toyota Fortuner.
Which one has more seats?
The Toyota Fortuner has seven seats, while the Maxus eTerron 9 has five. The Fortuner is the clear choice for families needing a third row.
