Verdict
The BYD M6 is the more rational electric family mover if home or destination charging suits your routine: its 55.4-kWh battery claims 420 km of range, while the 580-litre boot is far more useful than the Zenix’s 239 litres. The Toyota Innova Zenix counters with an eighth seat, a 1,987-cc petrol engine and a much fuller active-safety suite, including pre-collision braking and adaptive cruise control. Its 2,850-mm wheelbase is 50 mm longer, but the M6’s multi-link rear suspension and 310 Nm motor torque give it a distinct technical case too.
Pick the BYD M6 if you want a seven-seat EV with 420 km claimed range, a 580-litre boot and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if you need eight seats, petrol refuelling and Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking with adaptive cruise control.
Key differences
- Seating: BYD M6 has 7 seats; Toyota Innova Zenix has 8 seats.
- Boot space: BYD M6 has 580 litres; Toyota Innova Zenix has 239 litres.
- Wheelbase: BYD M6 measures 2,800 mm; Toyota Innova Zenix measures 2,850 mm.
- Annual road tax: BYD M6 costs RM120; Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM435.
- Powertrain: BYD M6 has a 161-hp, 310-Nm motor and 55.4-kWh battery; Toyota Innova Zenix has a 1,987-cc, 174-hp, 205-Nm petrol engine.
- Warranty: BYD M6 has 6 years/150,000 km plus an 8-year/160,000-km battery warranty; Toyota Innova Zenix has 5 years with unlimited mileage.
M6
- 420 km claimed EV range from a 55.4-kWh battery.
- 580-litre boot is 341 litres larger.
- Multi-link rear suspension and 310 Nm motor torque.
- Only seven seats versus the Innova Zenix’s eight.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
- No full-size spare tyre; it carries a tyre repair kit.
Innova Zenix
- Eight-seat cabin with eight three-point seat belts.
- Pre-collision braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go.
- Full-size 16-inch steel spare tyre.
- 239-litre boot is much smaller than the M6’s 580 litres.
- Annual road tax is RM315 higher.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension versus the M6’s multi-link arrangement.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800✓ | RM165,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM435 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | — | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 174 hp |
| Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 161 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 55.4 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 420 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 89 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 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 | 10.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,374 kg | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 8 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third 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 | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 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 | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit 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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M6 vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The BYD M6 is better for EV running, a 580-litre boot and seven-seat family use. The Toyota Innova Zenix is better if you require eight seats, petrol refuelling and active safety features such as pre-collision braking and adaptive cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The BYD M6 costs RM109,800 and the Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM165,000, so the Toyota costs RM55,200 more.
Which has the bigger boot, the BYD M6 or Toyota Innova Zenix?
The BYD M6 has the bigger boot at 580 litres, compared with 239 litres for the Toyota Innova Zenix. That is a 341-litre advantage for the M6.