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Maxus MIFA 9 vs Toyota Innova

Maxus MIFA 9

Maxus MIFA 9

Toyota Innova

Toyota Innova

No longer on sale — shown for reference

Verdict

The MIFA 9 has a 70% bigger boot, the Innova is about 59% cheaper, while the MIFA 9 is 43% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM269,888RM111,622✓
Body typeMPVMPV
SegmentD-SegmentD-Segment
AssemblyCBUCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM220✓RM439
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing
Capacity—1,998 cc
Horsepower—137 hp at 5,600 rpm
Torque—183 Nm at 4,000 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—86 mm × 86 mm
Compression Ratio—10.4
Number of Motors1—
Motor Horsepower241 hp✓—
Motor Torque350 Nm✓—
EV Range435 km✓—
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)120 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name—6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter
Gears—6
Transmission Manufacturer—Aisin
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h9.2 seconds✓16.4 seconds
Rated Economy—9.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length5,270 mm4,735 mm
Width2,000 mm1,830 mm
Height1,840 mm1,795 mm
Wheelbase3,200 mm2,750 mm
Weight3,095 kg1,715 kg
Fuel Tank—55 litres
Doors55
Seats78
Boot Space1,010 litres✓300 litres
Front Tyre235/55R19205/65R16
Rear Tyre235/55R19205/65R16
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitFull-size 16" Alloy
Factory TyresContinental EcoContact 6Bridgestone Ecopia EP150
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link with Live Axle
Front Wheels19" Alloy16" Two-tone Alloy
Rear Wheels19" Alloy16" Two-tone Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP5 stars—
ASEAN NCAP—5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags)7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Child Safety Lock—Manual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts7 Three Point8 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable on front passenger and outer two second row seatsAvailable on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes—
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning✓—
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats Only
Lighting
HeadlampsLED HeadlightsHalogen Reflector
TaillampsFull LED Tail LightsNormal Bulb
LED Daytime Running Lights✓—
Front Foglamps—✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Front Seats with Power LumbarManual Adjustment
Rear SeatsSliding and Folding Second Row60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with One-touch Space Up
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlManual Single-zone
Rear Air-conRear Vents with Blower ControlManual Single-zone
SunroofYes—
Power Sockets1 Front1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Front USB
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front
Audio12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound systemRadio/CD Player with 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Entry (Push Button Start)Manual Key
LocksKeyless OperationRemote Control Activation
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓—
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control—
Tiptronic—✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationContactless Opening, Powered BootManual Operation
Parking Sensor Front—2 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear—2 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree Camera—
Folding Wing Mirrors✓—
Bluetooth✓✓
Power DoorPowered Sliding Doors—
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorBacklit Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer100,000 kmUnlimited✓
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/200,000 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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