Maxus MIFA 9 vs MG Cyberster
Verdict
The Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM269,888, RM30,012 less than the RM299,900 MG Cyberster, but these EVs solve different problems. The Maxus is a 5,270 mm, seven-seat MPV with 1,010 litres of boot space and 435 km range, so it suits family and airport-run duty. The MG is a two-seat convertible: 338 hp, rear-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and 508 km range. If practicality matters, Maxus. If the drive is the point, MG.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you need seven seats, a 1,010-litre boot and a lower RM269,888 price.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a two-seat electric convertible with 338 hp, rear-wheel drive and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888; MG Cyberster RM299,900
- Seats: Maxus MIFA 9 7; MG Cyberster 2
- Power and drive: Maxus MIFA 9 241 hp FWD; MG Cyberster 338 hp RWD
- 0-100 km/h: Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 seconds; MG Cyberster 5.0 seconds
- EV range: Maxus MIFA 9 435 km; MG Cyberster 508 km
- Boot space: Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 litres; MG Cyberster 249 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,888✓ | RM 299,900 |
| Body type | MPV | Convertible |
| Segment | D-Segment | Sports Car |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 241 hp | 338 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 5.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 195 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 77.0 kWh |
| EV range | 435 km | 508 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,270 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,840 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Boot space | 1,010 L✓ | 249 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 7✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 220✓ | RM 395 |
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.
MIFA 9
- Seven-seat cabin
- 1,010-litre boot
- Six airbags
- 0-100 km/h takes 9.2 seconds
- 435 km range trails the MG Cyberster
- Battery capacity not quoted
Cyberster
- 338 hp from a single motor
- Rear-wheel drive
- 508 km EV range
- Only two seats
- 249-litre boot
- RM395 annual road tax versus RM220
MIFA 9 vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the Maxus MIFA 9 or MG Cyberster better?
The Maxus MIFA 9 is better for carrying people and luggage, with seven seats and 1,010 litres of boot space. The MG Cyberster is better for performance, with 338 hp, rear-wheel drive and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM30,012 more than the Maxus MIFA 9. Annual road tax is also higher for the MG, at RM395 versus RM220.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The MG Cyberster has the longer quoted range at 508 km. The Maxus MIFA 9 is rated at 435 km, so the MG has a 73 km advantage.