Verdict
The BMW iX1 is the sharper urban EV buy at RM250,800: it costs RM19,088 less, goes 475 km versus 435 km, charges slightly faster on DC at 130 kW and does 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds. The Maxus MIFA 9, at RM269,888, is a very different tool. It gives you seven seats, a huge 1,010-litre boot and a 3,200 mm wheelbase, but it is also 5,270 mm long and 3,095 kg, so Malaysian parking bays and city streets matter here.
Pick the BMW iX1 if you want the cheaper, quicker electric SUV with longer stated range and more driver-focused equipment.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you need seven seats, powered sliding doors and far more cabin and boot space.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX1 RM250,800; Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888
- Range: BMW iX1 475 km; Maxus MIFA 9 435 km
- Output: BMW iX1 204 hp/250 Nm; Maxus MIFA 9 241 hp/350 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX1 8.6 seconds; Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 seconds
- Seats and boot: BMW iX1 5 seats/490 litres; Maxus MIFA 9 7 seats/1,010 litres
- Size: BMW iX1 4,500 mm long/2,692 mm wheelbase; Maxus MIFA 9 5,270 mm long/3,200 mm wheelbase
iX1
- RM19,088 cheaper to buy
- Longer 475 km EV range and faster 130 kW DC charging
- Head-up display, navigation, Parking Assistant Plus and 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio
- Only five seats versus seven in the Maxus
- Much smaller 490-litre boot
- Shorter basic warranty period at 2 years, though mileage is unlimited
MIFA 9
- Seven-seat MPV cabin with powered sliding doors
- Much larger 1,010-litre boot
- Longer 5-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty
- RM19,088 more expensive
- Shorter 435 km EV range and lower 120 kW DC charging rate
- Much heavier at 3,095 kg and slower to 100 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 250,800✓ | RM 269,888 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 204 hp | 241 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Ternary Lithium Battery |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 475 km✓ | 435 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW✓ | 120 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 seconds✓ | 9.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 5,270 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,642 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 2,085 kg | 3,095 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres | 1,010 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front, front-side, rear | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | 2 on outer rear seats | Available on front passenger and outer two second row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Front Collision Warning | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Yes | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Driving Assistant Plus | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED | LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED Tail Lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Electric Seat Adjustment with Memory for Driver | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 60/40 split | Sliding and Folding Second Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | Front 12V, Qi Wireless charging tray | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | Dual front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Yes | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Electric | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes with 360 view | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Parking Assistant Plus | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Powered Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | Add RM13,430 for 5 year warranty and service package, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 220 |
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.
iX1 vs MIFA 9 FAQ
Is the BMW iX1 or Maxus MIFA 9 better?
For most drivers, the BMW iX1 is the better EV: it is cheaper, quicker, has longer stated range and charges faster on DC. The Maxus MIFA 9 is better only if you need seven seats and MPV space.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX1 costs RM250,800, while the Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM269,888. That makes the Maxus RM19,088 more expensive.
Which one has more space?
The Maxus MIFA 9 has far more space, with seven seats, a 3,200 mm wheelbase and 1,010 litres of boot capacity. The BMW iX1 has five seats, a 2,692 mm wheelbase and 490 litres of boot space.