Verdict
The RM29,826 step from the Maxus V80 2.5L High Roof Panel Van LWB to the Maxus V80 2.5L Window Van 12 Seater is justified only when you need to move people: it brings 12 three-point belts, manual-recline rear seats, rear-door child locks and 16-inch alloys. Both use the same 136 hp/330 Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel, five-speed manual and front-wheel drive, with a rated 9.1 L/100 km. For a Malaysian business needing only a driver and one passenger, the two-seat Panel Van keeps the same mechanical package for far less money.
Pick the Maxus V80 2.5L High Roof Panel Van LWB if two seats are sufficient and you want to save RM29,826 without giving up the 136 hp/330 Nm diesel drivetrain.
Pick the Maxus V80 2.5L Window Van 12 Seater if your work requires 12 seats, 12 three-point seat belts, reclining rear seating and rear-door child locks.
Key differences
- Price: High Roof Panel Van LWB RM102,076; Window Van 12 Seater RM131,902.
- Seating: High Roof Panel Van LWB 2 seats; Window Van 12 Seater 12 seats.
- Seat belts: High Roof Panel Van LWB 2 three-point belts; Window Van 12 Seater 12 three-point belts.
- Wheels: High Roof Panel Van LWB 16-inch steel wheels; Window Van 12 Seater 16-inch alloy wheels.
- Rear accommodation: High Roof Panel Van LWB has no rear seats or rear-door child lock; Window Van 12 Seater has manual-recline rear seats and manual rear-door…
2.5L High Roof Panel Van LWB
- RM29,826 less expensive.
- Six doors rather than five.
- Same 136 hp and 330 Nm turbodiesel as the 12-seater.
- Only two seats and two three-point seat belts.
- Steel wheels instead of 16-inch alloys.
- No reclining rear seats or rear-door child locks.
2.5L Window Van 12 Seater
- 12 seats with 12 three-point seat belts.
- Manual-recline rear seats and rear-door child locks.
- 16-inch alloy wheels.
- Costs RM29,826 more despite the same 136 hp/330 Nm engine, five-speed manual and rated 9.1 L/100 km economy.
- Has five doors versus the Panel Van's six.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076✓ | RM131,902 |
| Body type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM839 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 2,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp at 3,800 rpm | 136 hp at 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm | 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 92 mm × 94 mm | 92 mm × 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
| Gears | 5 | 5 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 5,700 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 2,383 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 2,345 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 3,850 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 12 |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/75R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/75R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 12 Three-point |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | Manual recline |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Two Windows |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 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.
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2.5L High Roof Panel Van LWB vs 2.5L Window Van 12 Seater FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 2.5L High Roof Panel Van LWB or Maxus V80 2.5L Window Van 12 Seater better?
The Window Van 12 Seater is better for passenger transport because it has 12 seats, 12 three-point belts and reclining rear seats. The High Roof Panel Van LWB is the better buy when two seats are enough, as its engine, gearbox and rated economy are the same.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 2.5L Window Van 12 Seater costs RM29,826 more than the Maxus V80 2.5L High Roof Panel Van LWB.
Do the two V80 variants have different engines or fuel economy?
No. Both have a 2,499 cc 136 hp/330 Nm turbodiesel, five-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive and a rated fuel consumption of 9.1 L/100 km.
