Maxus MIFA 9 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Maxus (SAIC Motor) |
Also called |
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Production | 2021–present |
Assembly |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Minivan (M) |
Body style | 5-door van |
Layout | Front-motor, Front wheel drive |
Related | Maxus G90 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0 L turbo-petrol (MAXUS G90) 2.0 L turbo-diesel (MAXUS G90) [1] |
Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
Power output | 180 kW (244.7 PS; 241.4 bhp) |
Transmission | 8-speed Aisin automatic (MAXUS G90) [2] |
Battery | 90 kWh Ternary Li-ion |
Range | 323 mi (519.8 km) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,200 mm (126.0 in) |
Length | 5,270 mm (207.5 in) 5,280 mm (207.9 in) (MAXUS G90) [3] |
Width | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) 1,998 mm (78.7 in) (MAXUS G90) [4] |
Height | 1,840 mm (72.4 in) |
The Maxus MIFA 9 is an electric 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.
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. [5] 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. [6]
Visually, the Mifa 9 is distinguished by a massive, two-color 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. [7]
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. [8]
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). [9]
It was launched in Australia for the 2023 model year as the LDV Mifa 9, [10] and it is priced from AU$106,000. [11]
In Thailand, it was released in March 2023 as MG Maxus 9. [12]
In Malaysia, Maxus Mifa 9 was launched in November 2023. [13]
Maxus G90 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Maxus (SAIC Motor) |
Also called |
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Production | 2022–present |
Assembly | China: 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) |
Length | 5,198 mm (204.6 in) |
Width | 1,980 mm (78.0 in) |
Height | 1,928 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.
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. [14]
The G90 comes equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine plus a 48 V mild hybrid system with 170 kW (230 hp) mated to an Aisin 8-speed automatic gearbox. [14]
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. [15]
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