Toyota Harrier vs Xpeng X9
Verdict
The Xpeng X9 is RM7,927 cheaper than the Toyota Harrier, yet it is much larger: 5,316 mm long versus 4,740 mm, with seven seats and 721 litres of boot space against five seats and 396 litres. It also gets a 315 hp/450 Nm motor, 535 km range, 11 kW AC and up to 537 kW DC charging. The Harrier answers with petrol-hybrid flexibility, a 55-litre tank, lower 1,695 kg kerb weight and unlimited-mileage warranty cover, so it is the easier car to live with if you do not want an EV MPV-sized footprint.
Harrier
Pick the Toyota Harrier if you want a five-seat petrol-hybrid SUV with a smaller body, a 55-litre tank and unlimited-mileage warranty cover.
X9
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you need seven seats, a huge boot and full-EV performance for slightly less money.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Harrier RM289,000; Xpeng X9 RM281,073
- Body and seats: Toyota Harrier SUV with 5 seats; Xpeng X9 MPV with 7 seats
- Boot space: Toyota Harrier 396 litres; Xpeng X9 721 litres
- Motor output: Toyota Harrier 118 hp/202 Nm; Xpeng X9 315 hp/450 Nm
- Size: Toyota Harrier 4,740 mm long and 1,855 mm wide; Xpeng X9 5,316 mm long and 1,988 mm wide
- Road tax: Toyota Harrier RM830 a year; Xpeng X9 RM365 a year
Harrier
- Petrol-hybrid powertrain with a 55-litre tank, so there is no charging routine to plan around
- Much lighter at 1,695 kg versus the Xpeng X9’s 2,750 kg
- 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty, plus 8-year unlimited-mileage cover for the hybrid battery, inverter and PCU
- Only 5 seats versus the Xpeng X9’s 7
- Boot is much smaller at 396 litres versus 721 litres
- Smaller cabin tech package: 8-inch display and six speakers versus 17.3-inch touchscreen and 27 speakers
X9
- Seven-seat cabin with second-row captain seats and a 60:40 split-folding third row
- Far stronger motor output at 315 hp and 450 Nm
- EV hardware includes a 94.8 kWh LFP battery, 535 km range, 11 kW AC charging and up to 537 kW DC charging
- Far larger footprint at 5,316 mm long and 1,988 mm wide versus 4,740 mm and 1,855 mm
- Much heavier at 2,750 kg versus 1,695 kg
- Warranty mileage is capped at 120,000 km, while the Toyota Harrier’s standard warranty has unlimited mileage
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 289,000 | RM 281,073✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) | — |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | — |
| Torque | 221 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 118 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 202 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) |
| Battery Capacity | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 535 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 537 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | 1,695 kg | 2,750 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 396 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Second & Third Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Kick Sensor | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Digital Video Recorder | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 365✓ |
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.
Harrier vs X9 FAQ
Is the Toyota Harrier or Xpeng X9 better?
For family space and EV performance, the Xpeng X9 is the stronger buy. For a smaller five-seat SUV with petrol-hybrid convenience and unlimited-mileage warranty cover, the Toyota Harrier makes more sense.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Harrier costs RM289,000, while the Xpeng X9 costs RM281,073. That makes the Xpeng X9 cheaper by RM7,927.
Which one is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Xpeng X9 is more practical on paper, with 7 seats and 721 litres of boot space. The Toyota Harrier has 5 seats and 396 litres, so it suits smaller households better.