Verdict
The BYD M6 is the cheaper, electric seven-seat MPV at RM109,800, while the Toyota Innova Zenix is the larger, petrol eight-seater at RM165,000. The RM55,200 gap is big, and the BYD answers it with a 55.4 kWh battery, 420 km range, 580-litre boot and lower RM120 road tax. The Toyota counters with more seats, a larger body, 174 hp from its 1,987 cc engine and AEB. For family duty, this is EV running cost and boot space against Toyota’s extra seat and safety kit.
Pick the BYD M6 if you want a lower-priced electric MPV with seven seats, 420 km range and a much bigger 580-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if you need eight seats, petrol refuelling and AEB in a larger D-segment MPV.
Key differences
- Price: BYD M6 RM109,800; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000
- Seats: BYD M6 7; Toyota Innova Zenix 8
- Powertrain: BYD M6 electric single motor with 55.4 kWh battery; Toyota Innova Zenix 1,987 cc petrol with CVT
- Output: BYD M6 161 hp; Toyota Innova Zenix 174 hp and 205 Nm
- Size: BYD M6 4,695 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall; Toyota Innova Zenix 4,760 mm, 1,850 mm, 1,795 mm
- Boot and road tax: BYD M6 580 litres and RM120/year; Toyota Innova Zenix 239 litres and RM435/year
M6
- 420 km EV range from a 55.4 kWh battery
- 580-litre boot is far larger
- Six-year warranty and RM120 road tax
- Seven seats versus Toyota’s eight
- AEB is not listed
- Lower power at 161 hp
Innova Zenix
- Eight-seat cabin
- AEB is fitted
- Larger body and 2,850 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM55,200 more
- 239-litre boot is much smaller
- RM435 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800✓ | RM165,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 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 | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM435 |
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, boot space and price. The Toyota Innova Zenix is better if you need eight seats, petrol refuelling and AEB. They suit different family priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM55,200 more than the BYD M6. That gap mainly separates an electric seven-seat MPV from a larger petrol eight-seat MPV with AEB.
Which has more space?
The Toyota Innova Zenix is larger outside and has eight seats, but the BYD M6 has the bigger quoted boot at 580 litres versus 239 litres.