Verdict
The Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM269,888 to the Innova Zenix’s RM165,000, but the RM104,888 gap buys a 241 hp, 350 Nm electric motor, a quoted 435 km range and 1,010 litres of boot space. It is also 510 mm longer on a 350 mm longer wheelbase. The Toyota counters with eight seats, a 1,987 cc petrol engine and a 52-litre tank, making it the lower-entry choice for larger passenger loads. Choose based on charging access and luggage needs, not just seat count.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you have charging access and want 435 km of EV range, powered sliding doors and a huge 1,010-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if eight seats and a far lower RM165,000 purchase price matter more than electric driving and cargo capacity.
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 refuelling hardware: MIFA 9 quotes 435 km range with 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging; Innova Zenix has a 52-litre fuel tank.
- Capacity: MIFA 9 seats seven with 1,010 litres of boot space; Innova Zenix seats eight with 239 litres.
- Dimensions: MIFA 9 is 5,270 mm long with a 3,200 mm wheelbase; Innova Zenix is 4,760 mm long with a 2,850 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: MIFA 9 RM220 per year; Innova Zenix RM435 per year.
MIFA 9
- 241 hp and 350 Nm electric motor
- 435 km quoted EV range and 120 kW DC charging
- 1,010-litre boot and powered sliding doors
- RM104,888 more expensive
- Seven seats versus the Innova Zenix’s eight
Innova Zenix
- RM165,000 entry price
- Eight-seat cabin
- Full-size spare tyre
- 239-litre boot is 771 litres smaller
- No EV range or AC/DC charging capability
- RM435 annual road tax versus RM220
| 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 | — | 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 quoted range and a 1,010-litre boot. The Innova Zenix is better for buyers needing eight seats at a much lower entry price.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM104,888 more than the Toyota Innova Zenix.
Which MPV has more luggage space?
The Maxus MIFA 9 has the larger boot at 1,010 litres, compared with 239 litres in the Toyota Innova Zenix. The Toyota instead carries one more person, with eight seats to the Maxus’s seven.
