The Maxus MIFA 9 is a $282999 full-size electric luxurious MPV - CarBuyer Singapore

The Maxus MIFA 9 electric full-sized MPV claims a range of 435km between charges, and has a premium interior, that is good enough to be a mobile office

SENTOSA ISLAND, SINGAPORE

Maxus goes greener with its full-size electric MPV. The Maxus MIFA 9 which starts at $282,999 is the first fully electric premium MPV to be launched here.

Those who know Maxus, might remember the G10 people carrier, which was their first attempt at building a passenger vehicle. While it was intended to be more car-like… the commercial vehicle underpinnings did little to hide its origins. With the brand’s recent push to make their passenger cars more appealing, and also to embrace a future of electrification, the new MIFA 9 is a very different offering.

The large MPV’s exterior styling shows promise, boasting bold-angular front and rear styling elements. As for side sheet metal, the design approach seems more restrained. To give you a scale of the electric MIFA 9, it is almost 5.3 metres long, 2 metres wide and 1.84 metres tall. So it is moderately larger than the Toyota Vellfire in most of its dimensions, and it also has a 3200mm wheelbase, which is 200mm more than the Japanese offering.

Right-away, we can tell that there is an obvious jump in material quality within the interior. The digital dashboard is equipped with a 7-inch instrument display, and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, where the latter supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If power for mobile devices is needed, there is a fair scatter of USB outlets throughout the cabin, and front occupants also have access to a wireless mobile device charger. The middle row is equipped with a 220V socket, which is great if you need to keep your notebook juiced-up, though you may need a 3-pin adapter.

Similar to most full-size luxury MPVs, the MIFA 9’s middle-row seats are the best in the house. They are electrically adjustable, and come standard with heating, ventilation and massage functions.

The 90kWh battery provides a travel range of 435km, and can be topped up from 30 percent to 80 percent in just 30 minutes. A full charge from 5 percent to 100 percent, with an 11kWh AC charger takes 8.5 hours. The motor, which puts out 180kW and 350Nm gets the MIFA 9 to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds, and tops out at 180km/h.

“As the first fully electric premium MPV in the market, the Maxus MIFA 9 represents a significant leap forward for the Maxus brand and the electric vehicle industry as a whole,” said Ms Dawn Pan, Chief Operating Officer of Multi-Franchise Operations at Cycle & Carriage. “With its exceptional range, luxurious interior and advanced features, the MIFA 9 offers a new level of convenience, comfort and sustainability. We are confident that this groundbreaking vehicle will define the premium MPV segment in Singapore.” While the MIFA 9 is now officially available from today for consumer booking, we were told that a few fleet buys have already been inked.

We have also confirmed that there will be a more luxurious version of the MIFA 9 on its way, which sports a napa leather interior, and will be equipped with aeroplane-styled middle row seats with folding tables.

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