Verdict
The Zeekr 009 is the sharper Malaysian buy on numbers alone: RM304,800 buys a 335-hp electric motor, 116-kWh battery, claimed 604-km range and 574-litre boot, while undercutting the RM548,000 Toyota Alphard by RM243,200. Its 3,205-mm wheelbase, air suspension and massage-ventilated seats make a strong case for chauffeur duty. The Alphard counters with a 274-hp, 430-Nm 2.4-litre turbo petrol engine, 75-litre fuel tank and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty. Choose it if long-distance petrol convenience and warranty mileage matter more than the 009’s much richer equipment list.
Pick the Toyota Alphard if you want a 75-litre petrol MPV with an unlimited-mileage five-year warranty and a body 174 mm narrower than the Zeekr 009.
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you want to save RM243,200 while gaining 604 km of claimed EV range, air suspension, a larger boot and massage-ventilated seats.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Alphard RM548,000; Zeekr 009 RM304,800.
- Powertrain: Alphard 274 hp/430 Nm 2.4-litre turbo petrol; 009 335 hp/373 Nm electric motor.
- Range/energy: Alphard 75-litre fuel tank and 9 L/100 km rated economy; 009 116-kWh battery and 604-km EV range.
- Dimensions: Alphard 5,010 mm long with a 3,000-mm wheelbase; 009 5,209 mm long with a 3,205-mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Alphard 510 litres; 009 574 litres.
- Warranty: Alphard five years/unlimited mileage; 009 five years/150,000 km plus eight years/160,000 km for the battery.
Alphard
- Unlimited-mileage five-year warranty.
- 75-litre petrol tank and 9 L/100 km rated economy.
- 1,850-mm width is 174 mm narrower than the 009.
- Costs RM243,200 more.
- 510-litre boot is 64 litres smaller.
- Has six airbags and ISOFIX on two middle-row seats, versus seven airbags and ISOFIX on four rear seats.
009
- 604-km claimed range from a 116-kWh battery; 150-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- Four-chamber air suspension, plus massage and ventilation for front and captain middle seats.
- 574-litre boot, 30-speaker Yamaha audio and auto parking.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km, unlike the Alphard's unlimited-mileage cover.
- At 2,024 mm wide, it is 174 mm wider than the Alphard.
- Uses a tyre repair kit rather than the Alphard's space-saver spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM548,000 | RM304,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 274 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 116 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 604 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,010 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,950 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Weight | 2,235 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 510 litres | 574 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Four-chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Middle Row Seats | Available on Four Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power sliding with soft close function | Sliding Rear Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 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.
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Alphard vs 009 FAQ
Is the Toyota Alphard or Zeekr 009 better?
The Zeekr 009 is better equipped and far cheaper, with 604 km of claimed range, air suspension and a 574-litre boot. The Toyota Alphard suits buyers who prefer petrol refuelling and want an unlimited-mileage five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 009 costs RM304,800 and the Toyota Alphard costs RM548,000, so the Zeekr is RM243,200 cheaper.
Which MPV has more passenger and luggage space?
Both seat seven, but the Zeekr 009 has the longer 3,205-mm wheelbase against 3,000 mm and a 574-litre boot against 510 litres. It is also wider and longer, at 2,024 mm and 5,209 mm.
