Verdict
The Wuling Porta EV is the sharper fleet buy on paper: it costs RM23,000 less, has a 41.9 kWh battery with 300 km of quoted range, stability control and a reverse camera. Its 100 hp motor nearly matches the Hiace’s 101 hp diesel, but its 180 Nm trails the Toyota’s 260 Nm, and rear-wheel drive cannot match all-wheel drive. The Hiace is also 325 mm shorter yet 310 mm taller, and brings rear air-con vents plus a full-size spare. For lower entry cost and EV running, take the Wuling; for torque and AWD, the Toyota has the case.
Pick the Toyota Hiace if you need 260 Nm of diesel torque, all-wheel drive and a full-size spare.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if you want the RM23,000 lower purchase price, 300 km EV range, stability control and a reverse camera.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Hiace RM123,000; Wuling Porta EV RM100,000.
- Output: Toyota Hiace 101 hp and 260 Nm; Wuling Porta EV 100 hp and 180 Nm.
- Driveline: Toyota Hiace all-wheel drive; Wuling Porta EV rear-wheel drive.
- Length: Toyota Hiace 4,695 mm; Wuling Porta EV 5,010 mm.
- Weight: Toyota Hiace 1,890 kg; Wuling Porta EV 1,565 kg.
- Manufacturer warranty: Toyota Hiace 3 years/100,000 km; Wuling Porta EV 5 years/120,000 km.
Hiace
- 260 Nm versus the Wuling’s 180 Nm.
- All-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive.
- Rear air-con vents and a full-size 15-inch steel spare.
- Costs RM23,000 more.
- No stability control or reverse camera.
- Shorter 3-year/100,000 km warranty.
Porta EV
- RM100,000 price and 300 km quoted EV range.
- Stability control, hill-start assist and reverse camera.
- 5-year/120,000 km warranty, plus battery-cell cover for 6 years/300,000 km.
- 180 Nm is 80 Nm down on the Hiace.
- Rear-wheel drive versus the Hiace’s all-wheel drive.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM123,000 | RM100,000✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 101 hp at 3,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 260 Nm at 1,600 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 92 mm × 93.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 18.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 100 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 2,285 mm | 1,975 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 195R15C | 195/70R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 195R15C | 195/70R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Steel | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | — |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | — |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | — |
| Front Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | — |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 120,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
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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Hiace vs Porta EV FAQ
Is the Toyota Hiace or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Wuling Porta EV is better for lower upfront cost, a quoted 300 km EV range, stability control and a reverse camera. Choose the Toyota Hiace instead if its 260 Nm output, all-wheel drive and full-size spare matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Hiace costs RM123,000 and the Wuling Porta EV costs RM100,000, so the Hiace is RM23,000 more expensive.
Which commercial van has the longer warranty?
The Wuling Porta EV has a 5-year/120,000 km manufacturer warranty, ahead of the Toyota Hiace’s 3-year/100,000 km cover. Its battery cells are covered for 6 years/300,000 km.
