Car Buyer's Guide

Maxus MIFA 9 vs Toyota GR86

Maxus MIFA 9

Maxus MIFA 9

Toyota GR86

Toyota GR86

Verdict

The MIFA 9 has a 78% bigger boot, while the MIFA 9 is about 9% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM269,888RM296,000
Body typeMPVCoupe
SegmentD-SegmentSports Car
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM220RM767
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing
Capacity2,387 cc
Horsepower234 hp
Torque250 Nm
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore94 mm
Compression Ratio12.5
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower241 hp
Motor Torque350 Nm
EV Range435 km
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW
Charging Rate (DC)120 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticManual
Transmission Name6-speed Manual
Gears6
Transmission ManufacturerToyota
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h9.2 seconds6.3 seconds
Top Speed226 km/h
Dimensions
Length5,270 mm4,265 mm
Width2,000 mm1,775 mm
Height1,840 mm1,310 mm
Wheelbase3,200 mm2,575 mm
Weight3,095 kg1,291 kg
Fuel Tank50 litres
Doors52
Seats74
Boot Space1,010 litres226 litres
Front Tyre235/55R19215/40R18
Rear Tyre235/55R19215/40R18
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitFull Size
Factory TyresContinental EcoContact 6Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut with Stabiliser
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkDouble Wishbone with Stabiliser
Front Wheels19" Alloy18" Alloy
Rear Wheels19" Alloy18" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesRear Limited Slip Differential
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP5 stars
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Seat Belts7 Three Point4 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on front passenger and outer two second row seatsAvailable for 2 Outer Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Safety NotesRear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Lighting
HeadlampsLED HeadlightsLED Headlamps
TaillampsFull LED Tail LightsLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Front Seats with Power LumbarManual Adjustable
Rear SeatsSliding and Folding Second RowFoldable
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear Vents with Blower Control
SunroofYes
Power Sockets1 Front1 Front, 2 Front USB
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front
Audio12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound system8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinchDriver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows
Engine StartKeyless Entry (Push Button Start)Keyless Push Button Start
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Entry
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationContactless Opening, Powered BootManual Operation
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Power DoorPowered Sliding Doors
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer100,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Mileage Extended200,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Extended8 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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