Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Zeekr 009 makes a hard financial case: it costs RM143,200 less at RM304,800 and its annual road tax is RM395 against the Vellfire’s RM835. Its 335 hp motor, 116 kWh battery and 604 km range also give it far stronger numbers than the Toyota’s 180 hp 2.5-litre petrol engine. The Vellfire counters with a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and a space-saver spare. But the Zeekr is roomier on paper, with a 3,205 mm wheelbase and 574-litre boot, plus air suspension and massage seats front and middle row.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you want the reassurance of a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, a space-saver spare tyre and front foglamps.
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you want to spend RM143,200 less for more power, a 604 km EV range, a larger boot and air suspension.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Vellfire RM448,000; Zeekr 009 RM304,800.
- Powertrain output: Toyota Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm from a 2,494 cc petrol engine; Zeekr 009 335 hp and 373 Nm from one electric motor.
- Annual road tax: Toyota Vellfire RM835; Zeekr 009 RM395.
- Wheelbase and boot: Toyota Vellfire 3,000 mm and 510 litres; Zeekr 009 3,205 mm and 574 litres.
- Suspension: Toyota Vellfire MacPherson strut front and double wishbone rear; Zeekr 009 double wishbone front, multi-link rear and four-chamber air suspension.
- Warranty: Toyota Vellfire five years with unlimited mileage; Zeekr 009 five years/150,000 km, plus an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
Vellfire
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- Space-saver spare tyre instead of a repair kit.
- Front foglamps and electric steering adjustment.
- RM143,200 dearer than the Zeekr 009.
- Smaller 510-litre boot and 3,000 mm wheelbase versus 574 litres and 3,205 mm.
- No massage function for the front seats or captain middle-row seats.
009
- 335 hp, 373 Nm electric motor and 604 km EV range.
- Four-chamber air suspension, plus massage and ventilation for front and middle-row seats.
- 30-speaker Yamaha audio, head-up display and auto parking.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km, where the Vellfire’s is unlimited-mileage.
- Tyre repair kit replaces the Vellfire’s space-saver spare tyre.
- No front foglamps or electric steering adjustment.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM448,000 | RM304,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | — |
| Torque | 235 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 90 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 116 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 604 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,005 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,950 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Weight | 2,105 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 510 litres | 574 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| 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 Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats | Available on Four Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot with soft close function | Contactless 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 Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | Sliding Rear Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
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Vellfire vs 009 FAQ
Is the Toyota Vellfire or Zeekr 009 better?
The Zeekr 009 is the stronger specification choice: it is RM143,200 cheaper, has 335 hp and 604 km range, a 3,205 mm wheelbase, 574-litre boot and air suspension. Choose the Vellfire for its unlimited-mileage warranty and spare tyre.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 009 costs RM304,800 and the Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000, so the Zeekr is RM143,200 cheaper. Its annual road tax is also RM395, compared with RM835 for the Vellfire.
Which MPV has the better rear-passenger equipment?
The Zeekr 009 has captain middle seats with massage, ventilation and ottoman functions, plus a 60:40 split-folding third row. The Vellfire has power-adjustable ottoman captain seats, but no listed massage or ventilation for the middle row.