Verdict
At RM165,000, the eight-seat Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM116,073 less and is 556 mm shorter, so it asks less of tight Malaysian parking spaces. Its 1,987 cc petrol engine makes 174 hp and 205 Nm, while the Xpeng X9’s single motor produces 315 hp and 450 Nm. The RM281,073 X9 repays its premium with a 94.8-kWh battery, 535-km range, 721-litre boot and 3,160-mm wheelbase. But its seven seats and 2,750-kg weight matter if maximum passenger count and manoeuvrability are priorities.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if you need eight seats, a smaller 4,760-mm MPV and RM116,073 left in your budget.
Pick the Xpeng X9 if seven seats suffice and you want 315 hp, a 535-km EV range and a 721-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000; Xpeng X9 RM281,073.
- Seating: Toyota Innova Zenix 8 seats; Xpeng X9 7 seats.
- Power and torque: Toyota Innova Zenix 174 hp/205 Nm; Xpeng X9 315 hp/450 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: Toyota Innova Zenix 4,760 mm/2,850 mm; Xpeng X9 5,316 mm/3,160 mm.
- Boot space: Toyota Innova Zenix 239 litres; Xpeng X9 721 litres.
- Weight: Toyota Innova Zenix 1,595 kg; Xpeng X9 2,750 kg.
Innova Zenix
- RM116,073 cheaper
- Eight-seat cabin
- 556 mm shorter body
- 239-litre boot versus 721 litres
- 174 hp and 205 Nm versus 315 hp and 450 Nm
- No powered sliding doors, auto parking or head-up display
X9
- 535-km EV range from a 94.8-kWh battery
- 721-litre boot
- Air suspension and rear-axle steering
- RM116,073 more expensive
- Seven seats instead of eight
- 556 mm longer and 1,155 kg heavier
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM165,000✓ | RM281,073 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM435 | RM365✓ |
| 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 | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 315 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 450 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 535 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 537 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio 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 | — | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,795 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | 1,595 kg | 2,750 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 8 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 239 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| 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, 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 | 8 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer middle passenger seats | Available on Second & Third Row 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 | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient 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 | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 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 | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 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.
Used Innova Zenix & X9 for sale
Innova Zenix vs X9 FAQ
Is the Toyota Innova Zenix or Xpeng X9 better?
The Innova Zenix is the better fit for eight occupants and a smaller footprint. The X9 is better equipped for EV use, with 535 km of range, 721 litres of boot space, 315 hp and 450 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 costs RM116,073 more than the Toyota Innova Zenix. That gap buys the X9’s EV powertrain, 94.8-kWh battery, 535-km range, larger boot and more extensive cabin equipment.
Which MPV has the larger boot?
The Xpeng X9 has a 721-litre boot, 482 litres more than the Toyota Innova Zenix’s 239 litres. The Toyota counters with eight seats, while the X9 has seven.
