GAC M8 vs Maxus MIFA 9
Verdict
The GAC M8 asks RM328,800 against the Maxus MIFA 9’s RM269,888, so the RM58,912 gap has to justify a petrol plug-in hybrid layout, 106 km EV range, 56-litre fuel tank, quicker 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time and one extra airbag. The Maxus counters as the full EV choice with 241 hp, 435 km range, a much larger 1,010-litre boot and bigger body. Both are seven-seat CBU MPVs with front-wheel drive, AEB and five-year warranties, so the decision is really powertrain and packaging.
Pick the GAC M8 if you want a plug-in hybrid MPV with 106 km EV running, a 56-litre petrol tank and the quicker 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you want the cheaper full-electric seven-seater with 435 km range and far more boot space.
Key differences
- Price: GAC M8 RM328,800; Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888
- Power: GAC M8 187 hp; Maxus MIFA 9 241 hp
- 0-100 km/h: GAC M8 8.8 seconds; Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 seconds
- EV range: GAC M8 106 km; Maxus MIFA 9 435 km
- Size: GAC M8 5,212 mm long and 3,070 mm wheelbase; Maxus MIFA 9 5,270 mm long and 3,200 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: GAC M8 280 litres; Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 328,800 | RM 269,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Engine | — | Single motor |
| Power | 187 hp | 241 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s✓ | 9.2 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 25.6 kWh | — |
| EV range | 106 km | 435 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,212 mm | 5,270 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Boot space | 280 L | 1,010 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 56 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | — | 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.
M8
- Petrol plug-in hybrid with 106 km EV range
- Quicker 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Seven airbags versus six in the Maxus
- Costs RM58,912 more
- Much smaller 280-litre boot
- Shorter 3,070 mm wheelbase
MIFA 9
- Full EV with 435 km range
- Far larger 1,010-litre boot
- RM58,912 cheaper
- Slower 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Six airbags versus seven in the GAC
- No petrol tank for long-distance flexibility
M8 vs MIFA 9 FAQ
Is the GAC M8 or Maxus MIFA 9 better?
The Maxus MIFA 9 is better for EV range, boot space and price. The GAC M8 is better if you want plug-in hybrid flexibility, quicker acceleration and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The GAC M8 costs RM328,800, while the Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM269,888. That makes the GAC RM58,912 more expensive.
Which has more boot space?
The Maxus MIFA 9 has far more boot space at 1,010 litres. The GAC M8 has 280 litres, so the Maxus is the stronger pick if luggage room matters.