Verdict
This is a head-versus-heart split with a big price step: the Toyota Hiace is RM169,000, while the Zeekr 009 is RM299,800. The Hiace is the working tool here, with 10 seats, a 2.8 litre diesel making 175 hp and 450 Nm, and a much longer 5,915 mm body. The 009 trades capacity for private-jet MPV kit: seven seats, a 335 hp rear motor, 116 kWh battery, 604 km EV range, air suspension and far more driver assistance.
Hiace
Pick the Toyota Hiace if you need 10 seats, diesel range flexibility and a lower purchase price more than luxury kit.
009
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you want a seven-seat electric MPV with 604 km range, air suspension and far richer cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Hiace RM169,000; Zeekr 009 RM299,800
- Powertrain output: Toyota Hiace 175 hp/450 Nm diesel; Zeekr 009 335 hp/373 Nm electric motor
- Seats: Toyota Hiace 10; Zeekr 009 7
- Size: Toyota Hiace 5,915 mm long and 2,280 mm tall; Zeekr 009 5,209 mm long and 1,848 mm tall
- Wheelbase: Toyota Hiace 3,860 mm; Zeekr 009 3,205 mm
- Road tax: Toyota Hiace RM1,248 per year; Zeekr 009 RM395 per year
Hiace
- Seats 10 versus the Zeekr’s seven
- Lower RM169,000 purchase price
- Longer body and wheelbase: 5,915 mm and 3,860 mm
- Much less power: 175 hp versus 335 hp
- No autonomous braking, blind spot system or adaptive cruise control
- More basic cabin kit, with manual air-con, halogen reflector headlamps and a 2-speaker audio system
009
- 335 hp electric motor and 604 km EV range
- Air suspension, 20-inch alloys and Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres
- Far richer cabin equipment, including powered massage and ventilated seats, 14.6-inch screen and 30-speaker Yamaha audio
- Costs RM130,800 more
- Seats seven instead of 10
- Lower quoted torque: 373 Nm versus 450 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 169,000✓ | RM 299,800 |
| Body type | Commercial | MPV |
| Segment | Commercial | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,755 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 92 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.6 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Nickel Mangenese Cobalt |
| Battery Capacity | — | 116 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 604 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6 Speed Sequential Automatic | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,915 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 2,280 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,860 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Weight | 2,550 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 574 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/65R16C | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/65R16C | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Afghanistan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Four-chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 10 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Four Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | Manual recline | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | 7" Infotainment Touchscreen with 2 Speakers | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Sliding Rear Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,248 | 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.
Hiace vs 009 FAQ
Is the Toyota Hiace or Zeekr 009 better?
For people-moving capacity and cost, the Toyota Hiace is better. For luxury, EV performance, driver assistance and cabin technology, the Zeekr 009 is the stronger choice.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 009 costs RM130,800 more than the Toyota Hiace, based on RM299,800 versus RM169,000.
Which one has more seats?
The Toyota Hiace has more seats, with 10 three-point seatbelts. The Zeekr 009 seats seven, with ISOFIX available on four rear seats.