Verdict
At RM269,888 to the Innova Zenix’s RM165,000, the MIFA 9 asks a substantial RM104,888 more upfront, but brings a 435-km stated EV range, 1,010-litre boot and powered sliding doors. The Toyota carries eight people to the Maxus’s seven, although its boot is just 239 litres. The Maxus is 510 mm longer and 1,500 kg heavier, so this is space versus compactness rather than a close fit. Its RM220 annual road tax also undercuts the Toyota’s RM435.
MIFA 9
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you can charge an EV and need its 1,010-litre boot, 435-km stated range and powered sliding doors.
Innova Zenix
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if eight seats, a far lower purchase price and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty matter more than EV driving.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000.
- Powertrain: Maxus has one 241-hp, 350-Nm electric motor; Toyota has a 1,987-cc petrol engine with 174 hp and 205 Nm.
- Range and refuelling: Maxus has 435 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging; Toyota has a 52-litre petrol tank.
- Practicality: Maxus has seven seats and 1,010 litres of boot space; Toyota has eight seats and 239 litres.
- Size and weight: Maxus is 5,270 mm long with a 3,200 mm wheelbase and weighs 3,095 kg; Toyota is 4,760 mm long with a 2,850 mm wheelbase and weighs 1,595 kg.
- Warranty mileage: Maxus has five years/100,000 km plus an eight-year/200,000 km battery warranty; Toyota has five years with unlimited mileage.
MIFA 9
- 435-km stated EV range with 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging.
- 1,010-litre boot and powered sliding doors.
- Dual-zone climate control, sunroof and powered front seats with lumbar support.
- RM104,888 more expensive to buy.
- Seven seats versus the Toyota’s eight.
- Five-year/100,000-km vehicle warranty versus five years with unlimited mileage.
Innova Zenix
- Eight-seat cabin at a much lower purchase price.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Full-size spare tyre and more cabin power sockets.
- 239-litre boot is far smaller than the Maxus’s 1,010 litres.
- Single-zone air-conditioning versus the Maxus’s dual-zone system.
- Manual front passenger-seat adjustment versus powered adjustment in the Maxus.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,888 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM220✓ | RM435 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | — | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 174 hp at 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | — | 205 Nm at 4,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 80.5 mm × 97.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 241 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| EV Range | 435 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.2 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,270 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,840 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 3,095 kg | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 1,010 litres✓ | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three Point | 8 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger and outer two second row seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Headlights | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED Tail Lights | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Sliding and Folding Second Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound system | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Powered Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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 MIFA 9 & Innova Zenix for sale
MIFA 9 vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Maxus MIFA 9 or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The MIFA 9 is better for EV use and luggage capacity, with 435 km stated range and a 1,010-litre boot. The Innova Zenix is the better fit for eight occupants and a lower initial outlay.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM104,888 more than the Toyota Innova Zenix. Its lower RM220 annual road tax saves RM215 per year against the Toyota’s RM435.
Which MPV carries more people and luggage?
The Innova Zenix carries one more person, with eight seats to the MIFA 9’s seven. For luggage, the MIFA 9 is decisively ahead: 1,010 litres versus 239 litres.
