Maxus G90

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Maxus G90
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Overview
Manufacturer Maxus (SAIC Motor)
Also called
  • LDV Mifa (Australia)
  • Maxus Mifa (Brunei)
  • MG G90 (Indonesia)
Production2022–present
AssemblyChina: Wuxi
Body and chassis
Class Minivan
Body style 5-door van
Layout Front-engine, Front wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L 20A4E I4 turbo petrol
Electric motor Belt-Driven Starter Generator
Transmission 8-speed Aisin AW F8F Series automatic
Hybrid drivetrain MHEV
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,198 mm (125.9 in)
Length5,198 mm (204.6 in)
Width1,980 mm (78.0 in)
Height1,928 mm (75.9 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Maxus G10

The Maxus G90 is a minivan produced by SAIC Maxus, which launched on the Chinese car market in April 2022. The G90 is the gasoline-powered variant of the electric Maxus Mifa 9 MPV.

Contents

Overview

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Maxus G90 rear

The interior features a 10 in (250 mm) heads-up display and a full-width digital unit with three screens across the dashboard. The multimedia system runs on Maxus’ Spider Wisdom 2.0 system and the audio system being JBL’s flagship. [1]

The G90 comes equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine plus a 48 V mild hybrid system with 170 kW (230 hp) mated to an Aisin 8-speed automatic gearbox. [1]

Markets

Brunei

The Maxus G90 was debuted in Brunei marketed as the Maxus Mifa on 24 May 2024. The model were offered in 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol or 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine options and two grades are in Premium and Luxury. [2]

Maxus Mifa 9 (Electric & PHEV)

Maxus Mifa 9
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Overview
Manufacturer Maxus (SAIC Motor)
Also called
  • LDV Mifa 9 (Australia)
  • MG Maxus 9
  • MG M9 EV (Singapore)
  • MG Mifa 9 (Philippines)
Production2021–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class Minivan (M)
Body style 5-door van
Layout Front-motor, Front wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L turbo-petrol (G90)
2.0 L turbo-diesel (G90)
Electric motor Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output180 kW (244.7 PS; 241.4 bhp)
Transmission 8-speed Aisin AWF8F automatic
Battery 90 kWh Ternary Li-ion
Range323 miles (519.8 km)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,200 mm (126.0 in)
Length5,270 mm (207.5 in)
5,280 mm (207.9 in)
Width2,000 mm (78.7 in)
1,998 mm (78.7 in)
Height1,840 mm (72.4 in)

The Maxus Mifa 9 is a minivan produced by SAIC Maxus, which launched on the Chinese car market in November 2021. The Mifa 9 is based on the same platform as the later announced gasoline powered Maxus G90 MPV.

Overview

The Mifa 9 was previewed by the Maxus Mifa concept presented at the Auto Shanghai in April 2021, showing the concept of a large, luxurious van with all-electric drive. [3] The production model called Maxus Mifa 9 made its official debut in November 2021 at Auto Guangzhou, being the largest and most luxurious electric vehicle of the Maxus brand. [4]

Visually, the Mifa 9 is distinguished by a massive, two-colour painted silhouette with a regular body shape with full LED lighting. The rear lamps were decorated with three-arm lamps, dominating the body in both width and length. The luxuriously arranged passenger cabin has space for 6 separate seats with a full range of adjustments. [5]

Production and sales of Mifa 9 began right after the November debut, in the mainland Chinese market. Moreover, Maxus also plan to start selling the vehicle on selected markets of Western Europe, including the United Kingdom. [6]

Specifications

The Mifa 9 is a fully electric minivan powered by a 183 kW; 248 PS (245 hp) & 350 NM electric motor. The CATL lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 90 kWh allow a range of around 520 km (320 mi). In 2023, a larger battery pack will allow a range of 650 km (400 mi). [7]

Markets

It was launched in Australia for the 2023 model year as the LDV Mifa 9, [8] and it is priced from AU$106,000. [9]

In Thailand, it was released in March 2023 as MG Maxus 9. [10]

In Malaysia, Maxus Mifa 9 was launched on 8 November 2023 with two variants, Luxury and Premium and it is priced from RM269,888. [11]

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Maxus MIFA 9 (LHD) (2022) [12]
TestPoints%
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Adult occupant:35.593%
Child occupant:4489%
Pedestrian:39.673%
Safety assist:13.483%

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