Verdict
The RM13,000 step from the Maxus Terron 9 Luxury to the Premium buys cabin and worksite equipment, not extra performance: both use a 219 hp/520 Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel, ZF eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The Premium adds front and rear on-demand differential locks, a tow bar and trailer backup assist, plus a panoramic sunroof, JBL audio and a massaging driver’s seat. For a Malaysian buyer who will tow or regularly venture off-road, that is meaningful hardware. For ordinary road and load duties, the Luxury’s higher 850 kg payload makes the cheaper trim the sensible pick.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 Luxury if you want the same 219 hp, 520 Nm drivetrain with a 850 kg payload and do not need differential locks, trailer backup assist or the Premium’s cabin luxuries.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 Premium if front and rear on-demand differential locks, a tow bar, trailer backup assist and a better-equipped driver’s seat matter to your use.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus Terron 9 Luxury RM145,888; Maxus Terron 9 Premium RM158,888.
- Kerb weight and payload: Luxury 2,470 kg and 850 kg; Premium 2,495 kg and 825 kg.
- Driver’s seat: Luxury six-way power-adjustable, heated, black artificial leather; Premium eight-way power-adjustable with four-way lumbar, ventilation,…
- Sunroof and cabin lighting: Luxury has no sunroof or ambient lighting; Premium has a panoramic sunroof and ambient lighting.
- Audio: Luxury has six speakers; Premium has an eight-speaker JBL system.
- Towing/off-road aids: Luxury has no front and rear on-demand differential locks, tow bar or trailer backup assist; Premium gets all three.
Luxury
- RM13,000 less to buy.
- 850 kg payload, versus 825 kg.
- Same 219 hp/520 Nm 2.5-litre diesel drivetrain and ZF eight-speed automatic.
- No front and rear on-demand differential locks, tow bar or trailer backup assist.
- Misses the Premium’s panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting and JBL audio.
- Driver misses ventilation, massage, memory and four-way lumbar adjustment.
Premium
- Front and rear on-demand differential locks, tow bar and trailer backup assist.
- Eight-way driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, ventilation, massage and memory.
- Panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting and eight-speaker JBL audio.
- RM13,000 more expensive.
- 25 kg heavier at 2,495 kg.
- 825 kg payload is 25 kg lower than the Luxury’s 850 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM145,888✓ | RM158,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM838 | RM838 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged |
| Capacity | 2,498 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 219 hp at 3,800 rpm | 219 hp at 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 88.3 mm × 102 mm | 88.3 mm × 102 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP50 | ZF 8HP50 |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 209 g/km | 209 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,500 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,874 mm | 1,874 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,300 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | 2,470 kg | 2,495 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Full Size Spare |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link Independent | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 20" x 8.5J Alloys | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" x 8.5J Alloys | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | Payload 850 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm | Payload 825 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm; front and rear on-demand diff locks; tow bar; trailer backup assist |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Far-side) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Far-side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | Front Dual Pretensioning | Front Dual Pretensioning |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather | Eight-way Power Driver Seat with Four-way Lumbar, Ventilation, Massage and Memory; Six-way Power Front Passenger; Black Leather |
| Rear Seats | Heated Rear Seats | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic |
| Interior Lighting | — | Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 4 |
| Audio | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8-speaker JBL |
| Convenience | ||
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | First service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM6,000 | First service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM6,000 |
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.
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Luxury vs Premium FAQ
Is the Maxus Terron 9 Luxury or Maxus Terron 9 Premium better?
The Premium is better for towing and off-road use because it adds on-demand front and rear differential locks, a tow bar and trailer backup assist. The Luxury is the smarter road-focused choice, retaining the same 219 hp/520 Nm drivetrain while carrying 25 kg more payload.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus Terron 9 Premium costs RM13,000 more than the Luxury.
Does the Maxus Terron 9 Premium have more power than the Luxury?
No. Both variants use a 2.5-litre turbodiesel producing 219 hp at 3,800 rpm and 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm, paired with a ZF eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.
