Rufino Morales 9-seater
The Rufino Morales patok jeepney in Diesel n' Steel: PHP 35,000, twenty seats, the lightest frame in its class and where its tight handling actually helps.
The Rufino Morales 9-seater is the patok jeepney in Diesel n' Steel: a classic small-town build with a light frame, tight handling and one of the loudest paint jobs in the game. It costs PHP 35,000, seats 20 plus 2 at the front, and it weighs less than the free Sarao while carrying more passengers.
It is the middle of the price range, and the honest summary is that it is a character purchase more than an efficiency purchase. That said, its weight and handling make it genuinely pleasant on the tighter parts of the map.
Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | PHP 35,000 |
| Seats | 20, plus 2 at the front |
| Fuel tank | 50 L |
| Gross weight | 2,750 kg |
| Net weight | 1,600 kg |
Where it sits in the price ladder
| Model | Price | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Sarao Custombuilt Model 2.0 | Free | 18 plus 3 |
| Rufino Morales 9-seater | PHP 35,000 | 20 plus 2 |
| DF Devera | PHP 50,000 | 32 plus 3 |
| Pampanga XLT-AUV | PHP 67,000 | 26 plus 3 |
| Milwaukee | PHP 75,000 | 22 plus 2 |
Twenty seats for PHP 35,000 against 32 seats for PHP 50,000 makes the DF Devera the better financial decision if you are saving towards something. The Morales is what you buy when you want a jeepney that does not look like the free one everyone else is driving.
Why the light frame is worth something
The Morales has a lighter net weight than the Sarao Model 2.0 despite carrying two more people. Lighter means the jeepney is easier to place in a queue, easier to stop in the narrow Malolos terminal street and less punishing on tires and brakes.
Its own description calls it built for short routes and narrow streets, which matches how it drives: sharp, responsive and a little twitchy at speed on the open sections.
Real-world basis
The Morales is a patok jeepney in the real-world sense: a bold, loud, brightly painted build associated with small operators and barangay routes rather than long provincial lines. That is exactly the role it plays in the game, which is why it looks the way it does next to a factory-standard Sarao.
Should you buy one
| Your goal | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Most income per peso | No. Save the extra PHP 15,000 for the DF Devera |
| A distinctive jeepney now | Yes, and it is the cheapest way to stop looking like everyone else |
| Tight-street handling | Yes. Lightest frame in the mid range |
| Attachment variety | Good, though the Sarao Model 2.0 still has the widest list |
The garage-wide comparison is on every jeepney: stats and prices, and what to fit on it once you own it is on attachments and tuning setup.
FAQ
How much is the Rufino Morales?
PHP 35,000 in game cash.
How many seats does it have?
20 seated, plus 2 more at the front.
Is it better than the free Sarao?
It carries two more passengers and weighs less, so it handles better. Whether it is worth PHP 35,000 depends on whether you want the extra seats or the look.
What does it earn per trip?
Per-route earnings for this model have not been published in the community tables.
