Verdict
The Zeekr 009 changes the arithmetic for Malaysian executive-MPV buyers: at RM304,800, it is RM143,200 cheaper than the RM448,000 Toyota Vellfire, yet brings a 335 hp, 373 Nm electric motor, 116 kWh battery and 604 km claimed range. Its RM395 annual road tax also undercuts the Vellfire’s RM835. The Toyota counters with unlimited-mileage five-year cover and a space-saver spare, but the Zeekr is longer, has a 205 mm longer wheelbase and carries 64 litres more luggage. If home or destination charging suits your routine, the 009 is the stronger numbers-led choice.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if unlimited-mileage five-year warranty cover, a 60-litre petrol tank and a space-saver spare matter more than the lower purchase price.
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you can charge an EV and want 335 hp, 604 km claimed range, air suspension and a RM143,200 lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Vellfire RM448,000; Zeekr 009 RM304,800.
- Road tax: Toyota Vellfire RM835 per year; Zeekr 009 RM395 per year.
- Powertrain: Toyota Vellfire 180 hp/235 Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine; Zeekr 009 335 hp/373 Nm electric motor.
- Length and wheelbase: Toyota Vellfire 5,005 mm/3,000 mm; Zeekr 009 5,209 mm/3,205 mm.
- Boot space: Toyota Vellfire 510 litres; Zeekr 009 574 litres.
- Warranty mileage: Toyota Vellfire unlimited; Zeekr 009 150,000 km.
Vellfire
- Unlimited-mileage five-year warranty
- Space-saver spare tyre
- Front and rear foglamps
- RM143,200 more expensive
- Higher RM835 annual road tax
- Smaller 510-litre boot versus 574 litres
009
- 116 kWh battery with 604 km claimed range
- Four-chamber air suspension and 20-inch wheels
- 30-speaker Yamaha audio and head-up display
- Five-year warranty capped at 150,000 km
- No spare tyre; tyre repair kit only
- No front foglamps
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM448,000 | RM304,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 90 mm × 98 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | — |
| 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 | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,005 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 | 2,105 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 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 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 | 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, Driver Knee, 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 | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger 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 Memory Function, Ventilated | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot with soft close function | 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, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | 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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Vellfire vs 009 FAQ
Is the Toyota Vellfire or Zeekr 009 better?
The Zeekr 009 is the better buy on the figures: it costs RM143,200 less, has 335 hp and 373 Nm, a 604 km claimed range, more boot space and lower road tax. Choose the Vellfire for its unlimited-mileage warranty and space-saver spare.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000 and the Zeekr 009 costs RM304,800, so the Zeekr is RM143,200 cheaper.
Which has more space, the Toyota Vellfire or Zeekr 009?
The Zeekr 009 is 5,209 mm long with a 3,205 mm wheelbase and a 574-litre boot. The Toyota Vellfire measures 5,005 mm long, has a 3,000 mm wheelbase and a 510-litre boot.
