Verdict
The RM104,888 gap buys the Maxus MIFA 9 a 241 hp, 350 Nm electric motor, 435 km of claimed range and a vast 1,010-litre boot. Its 3,200 mm wheelbase is 350 mm longer than the Toyota Innova Zenix’s, while powered sliding doors suit frequent passenger loading. But the Toyota seats eight to the Maxus’s seven, weighs 1,500 kg less and costs RM215 more a year in road tax at RM435. The Innova is the sensible lower-cost family mover; choose the MIFA 9 for EV motoring and serious luggage capacity.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you can charge an EV and want 435 km of range, 1,010 litres of boot space and powered sliding doors.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if eight seats, a full-size spare tyre and a RM104,888 lower purchase price matter more than EV range and boot volume.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000.
- Powertrain: MIFA 9 has one 241 hp/350 Nm electric motor; Innova Zenix has a 1,987 cc 174 hp/205 Nm petrol engine.
- Range and fuel storage: MIFA 9 has 435 km EV range; Innova Zenix has a 52-litre petrol tank.
- Boot space: MIFA 9 1,010 litres; Innova Zenix 239 litres.
- Seating: MIFA 9 seats 7; Innova Zenix seats 8.
- Wheelbase: MIFA 9 3,200 mm; Innova Zenix 2,850 mm.
MIFA 9
- 435 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging
- 1,010-litre boot and powered sliding doors
- Multi-link rear suspension, sunroof and powered front seats
- RM104,888 more expensive
- Seven seats versus the Innova Zenix’s eight
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare tyre
Innova Zenix
- RM104,888 lower purchase price
- Eight seats and a full-size 16-inch steel spare tyre
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and front/rear parking sensors
- 239-litre boot versus the MIFA 9’s 1,010 litres
- No powered sliding doors
- Torsion-beam rear suspension versus the MIFA 9’s multi-link setup
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,888 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM220✓ | 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 | 241 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| EV Range | 435 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 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 | 9.2 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,270 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,840 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 3,095 kg | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 1,010 litres✓ | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags | 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 |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three Point | 8 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger and outer two second row seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Headlights | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED Tail Lights | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Sliding and Folding Second 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 with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 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 and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound system | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Powered Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 200,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Extended | 8 years | — |
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 MIFA 9 & Innova Zenix for sale
MIFA 9 vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Maxus MIFA 9 or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The MIFA 9 is better for EV driving, luggage space and powered sliding doors, with 435 km of range and a 1,010-litre boot. The Innova Zenix is better for an eight-seat family on a much lower upfront budget.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM269,888 and the Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM165,000, so the MIFA 9 is RM104,888 more expensive.
Which MPV has the larger boot?
The Maxus MIFA 9 has 1,010 litres of boot space, far ahead of the Toyota Innova Zenix’s 239 litres. The Toyota counters with an extra seat, seating eight rather than seven.