Verdict
The RM58,912-cheaper Maxus MIFA 9 is the family-hauling choice: its 3,200 mm wheelbase, 1,010-litre boot and powered sliding doors are a much better fit for seven people and their luggage than the Tank 500’s 2,850 mm wheelbase and 98-litre boot. It also gives 435 km of EV range, with 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging. The GWM Tank 500 costs RM328,800 but brings all-wheel drive, a 2.0-litre turbo hybrid with 241 hp and 380 Nm, plus a full-size spare. Pick it for SUV ability, not maximum passenger-space efficiency.
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need all-wheel drive, a 75-litre petrol tank and a full-size spare for journeys beyond the city.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you want a seven-seat EV with 435 km range, powered sliding doors and 1,010 litres of boot space.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888.
- Driveline: GWM Tank 500 all-wheel drive; Maxus MIFA 9 front-wheel drive.
- Length and wheelbase: GWM Tank 500 5,070 mm and 2,850 mm; Maxus MIFA 9 5,270 mm and 3,200 mm.
- Boot space: GWM Tank 500 98 litres; Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 litres.
- Powertrain: GWM Tank 500 1,998 cc turbo hybrid with 241 hp and 380 Nm; Maxus MIFA 9 electric motor with 241 hp and 350 Nm.
- Energy use: GWM Tank 500 has a 75-litre fuel tank; Maxus MIFA 9 has 435 km EV range, 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging.
Tank 500
- All-wheel drive with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
- Full-size spare tyre and 20-inch wheels.
- Ventilated, massaging powered front seats and 12-speaker Infinity audio.
- RM58,912 more expensive and RM219 higher annual road tax.
- 98-litre boot is far smaller than the MIFA 9’s 1,010 litres.
- No powered sliding doors or powered boot.
MIFA 9
- 435 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging.
- 1,010-litre boot, 3,200 mm wheelbase and powered sliding doors.
- Five-star Euro NCAP rating and contactless powered boot.
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare tyre.
- No front foglamps, head-up display or navigation listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800 | RM269,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM220✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 241 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 380 Nm at 1,700 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 105 hp | 241 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 268 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1.75 kWh | — |
| EV Range | — | 435 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.2 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 5,270 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,095 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 98 litres | 1,010 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/50R20 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50R20 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact RX | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Second Row Seats | Available on front passenger and outer two second row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED Tail Lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, 50:50 Split Power Folding | Sliding and Folding Second Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Powered Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km battery warranty |
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.
Used Tank 500 & MIFA 9 for sale
Tank 500 vs MIFA 9 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Maxus MIFA 9 better?
The MIFA 9 is better for seven-seat family transport, with a 1,010-litre boot, powered sliding doors and 435 km EV range. The Tank 500 is better if all-wheel drive, a petrol-hybrid powertrain and a full-size spare matter more than load space.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM328,800 and the Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM269,888, so the Tank 500 is RM58,912 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space, the GWM Tank 500 or Maxus MIFA 9?
The Maxus MIFA 9 has 1,010 litres of boot space, compared with 98 litres in the GWM Tank 500. That is a 912-litre advantage for the MIFA 9.
