Verdict
The Xpeng X9 is the broader-brief family car: it costs RM281,073 against the Toyota Harrier’s RM289,000, yet brings seven seats, a 721-litre boot and a 535-km EV range. Its 3,160-mm wheelbase is 470 mm longer, so this is a far larger MPV to place in Malaysian car parks. The Harrier is the more manageable five-seat SUV at 4,740 mm long, and its 55-litre petrol-hybrid setup avoids charging dependence. But for buyers who can charge at home and need proper third-row accommodation, the RM7,927 saving makes the X9 hard to ignore.
Harrier
Pick the Toyota Harrier if you want a substantially shorter five-seat SUV with petrol-hybrid refuelling and unlimited-mileage manufacturer coverage.
X9
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you need seven seats, a 721-litre boot and 535 km of electric range for RM7,927 less.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Harrier RM289,000; Xpeng X9 RM281,073.
- Seating and boot space: Harrier has 5 seats and a 396-litre boot; X9 has 7 seats and a 721-litre boot.
- Length and wheelbase: Harrier is 4,740 mm long with a 2,690-mm wheelbase; X9 is 5,316 mm long with a 3,160-mm wheelbase.
- Powertrain: Harrier uses a 2,487 cc petrol-hybrid system with a 118-hp, 202-Nm motor; X9 has a 315-hp, 450-Nm motor and 94.8-kWh battery.
- Running tax: Harrier road tax is RM830 a year; X9 road tax is RM365 a year.
- Suspension: Harrier uses MacPherson struts front and double wishbones rear; X9 gets double wishbones front plus multi-link rear suspension, both with air…
Harrier
- 576 mm shorter than the X9 for easier manoeuvring.
- 55-litre petrol tank removes reliance on public charging.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, plus eight-year unlimited-mileage hybrid battery, inverter and PCU cover.
- Only five seats and a 396-litre boot versus the X9’s seven seats and 721 litres.
- RM830 annual road tax versus RM365.
- Rear occupants get vents rather than the X9’s triple-zone climate control and ventilated captain seats.
X9
- Seven seats, 721-litre boot and one-touch electric-folding third row.
- 535-km range from a 94.8-kWh battery, with 11-kW AC and 537-kW DC charging.
- Air suspension, rear-axle steering and 14-way ventilated second-row captain seats.
- At 5,316 mm long and 1,988 mm wide, it is much larger than the 4,740-mm by 1,855-mm Harrier.
- 2,750 kg kerb weight is 1,055 kg higher than the Harrier’s 1,695 kg.
- Manufacturer warranty is capped at 120,000 km, where the Harrier’s vehicle warranty has unlimited mileage.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM289,000 | RM281,073✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM365✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 175 hp at 5,700 rpm | — |
| Torque | 221 Nm at 3,600 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 118 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 202 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 535 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 537 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | 1,695 kg | 2,750 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 396 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| 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 | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Second & Third Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera 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 Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Kick Sensor | Contactless Opening, 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 Surround View |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Digital Video Recorder | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU | 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.
Used Harrier & X9 for sale
Harrier vs X9 FAQ
Is the Toyota Harrier or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is better for larger families, with seven seats, 721 litres of boot space and 535 km of EV range. Choose the Toyota Harrier if a shorter five-seat SUV and petrol-hybrid refuelling suit your routine better.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 is RM7,927 cheaper than the Toyota Harrier. It also has lower annual road tax: RM365 versus RM830.
Which is easier to use in town?
The Toyota Harrier is easier to fit into tight spaces. It is 576 mm shorter and 133 mm narrower than the Xpeng X9, although the X9 counters with rear-axle steering and six front and rear parking sensors.
