Verdict
The RM102,076 Maxus V80 costs RM18,188 more, yet it serves a very different brief: a 5,700-mm commercial vehicle with six doors, two seats and a 330-Nm 2.5-litre diesel. The Nissan Almera is the sensible passenger-car choice, seating five and returning a rated 5.4 L/100 km against 9.1 L/100 km, while its RM20 annual road tax is far easier on the wallet than RM839. Its CVT, stability control and autonomous braking also make daily Malaysian commuting less demanding.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need its six-door, two-seat commercial layout, 330 Nm diesel torque and rear air-con vents with blower control.
Pick the Nissan Almera if you want five seats, a CVT automatic, 5.4 L/100 km rated economy and substantially stronger active-safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Nissan Almera RM83,888.
- Rated fuel economy: Maxus V80 9.1 L/100 km; Nissan Almera 5.4 L/100 km.
- Output: Maxus V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Nissan Almera 99 hp and 152 Nm.
- Transmission: Maxus V80 five-speed manual; Nissan Almera Xtronic CVT automatic.
- Seating: Maxus V80 two seats; Nissan Almera five seats.
- Size: Maxus V80 is 5,700 mm long; Nissan Almera is 4,495 mm long.
V80
- 330 Nm from its 2.5-litre turbodiesel
- Six doors and a 3,850-mm wheelbase
- Rear air-con vents with blower control and a full-size spare tyre
- Rated consumption is 9.1 L/100 km versus the Almera's 5.4 L/100 km
- Five-speed manual only, versus the Almera's CVT automatic
- No stability control, autonomous braking or collision warning
Almera
- 5.4 L/100 km rated fuel consumption
- Stability control, autonomous braking and collision warning
- Five seats, 482-litre boot and 60:40 split-folding rear seats
- 152 Nm trails the V80's 330 Nm
- No rear air-con vents, while the V80 has rear vents with blower control
- Two rear parking sensors versus the V80's four
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM83,888✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Sedan |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 999 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ | 99 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ | 152 Nm at 2,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 92 mm × 94 mm | 72.2 mm × 81.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | Xtronic CVT |
| Gears | 5 | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 5.4 L/100 km✓ |
| Co2 | —✓ | 125 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 35 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 482 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 195/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 195/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Single-zone |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | Radio with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5 Times Free Service |
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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V80 vs Almera FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Nissan Almera better?
The Nissan Almera is better for most private buyers: it seats five, uses less fuel, has a CVT and includes stability control plus autonomous braking. Choose the Maxus V80 only when its commercial two-seat, six-door format and 330 Nm diesel torque suit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM18,188 more than the Nissan Almera. Its annual road tax is also RM839, compared with RM20 for the Almera.
Which one has better safety equipment?
The Nissan Almera has the stronger safety kit. Both have two airbags and ABS/EBD, but only the Almera adds stability control, autonomous braking, collision warning, ISOFIX and an airbag disable function.
