Verdict
At virtually the same money – RM269,800 for the GWM Wey G9 and RM269,888 for the Maxus MIFA 9 – this is a powertrain call more than a price call. The Wey G9 is the quicker, more flexible family hauler, with all-wheel drive, a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, 170 km of EV range and a 58-litre petrol tank behind it. The MIFA 9 is the bigger electric MPV, with 435 km of range, a longer 3,200 mm wheelbase and a much larger 1,010-litre boot.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you want plug-in hybrid flexibility, all-wheel drive and much stronger acceleration.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you want a full EV MPV with more range, more length and far more boot space.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888
- Powertrain: GWM Wey G9 petrol plug-in hybrid with 1,499 cc engine; Maxus MIFA 9 electric with single motor
- Driven wheels: GWM Wey G9 all-wheel drive; Maxus MIFA 9 front-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h: GWM Wey G9 5.7 seconds; Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 seconds
- EV range: GWM Wey G9 170 km; Maxus MIFA 9 435 km
- Boot space: GWM Wey G9 233 litres; Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 litres
Wey G9
- Quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive
- 170 km EV range plus 58-litre fuel tank
- Much smaller 233-litre boot
- Shorter 3,085 mm wheelbase
- Lower listed power at 148 hp
MIFA 9
- Longer 435 km EV range
- Huge 1,010-litre boot
- More power at 241 hp
- Slower 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Front-wheel drive only
- Higher RM220 yearly road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,800✓ | RM269,888 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | — |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp✓ | 241 hp |
| Motor Torque | 402 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 170 km | 435 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 120 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 9.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 5,270 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 3,095 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | 1,010 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | Available on front passenger and outer two second row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED Tail Lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory and Ventilation Functions, Driver's Side Massaging Function | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | Sliding and Folding Second Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | 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 | — | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 8 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM220 |
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.
Used Wey G9 & MIFA 9 for sale
Wey G9 vs MIFA 9 FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Maxus MIFA 9 better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better for performance and mixed-distance use, with AWD, 5.7-second acceleration and a petrol tank. The Maxus MIFA 9 is better if you want a full EV with 435 km range and much more boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM269,888, while the GWM Wey G9 costs RM269,800. That makes the Maxus RM88 more expensive, so price should not be the deciding factor here.
Which one has more space?
The Maxus MIFA 9 is the larger MPV. It is 5,270 mm long, has a 3,200 mm wheelbase and offers 1,010 litres of boot space, versus the GWM Wey G9’s 5,050 mm length, 3,085 mm wheelbase and 233-litre boot.