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AsiaOne
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
Maxus Mifa 7 review: A large Chinese electric MPV that bucks the luxury trend, Lifestyle News
One interesting trend that we've noted in the flood of Chinese carmakers entering our market over the past year is that many of these brands seem to like large, luxurious MPVs. We've seen the likes of the Denza D9, GAC E9, Zeekr 009 and Xpeng X9 all debuting here within the last few months, and the thing they all have in common (other than the obvious numerical connection) is that they are all huge people carriers that pile on the luxe. But what if you just wanted a simple, no-frills family MPV at a reasonable price? Well, that's where the Maxus Mifa 7 steps in to fill the gap. What is Maxus? Maxus is one of the many Chinese car brands now available in Singapore, but they have a relatively low-key presence as compared to the ones that arrived over the past year with much fanfare. One reason is that Maxus does have a rather limited and specialised product lineup. The brand was actually introduced in Singapore all the way back in 2015, but its initial focus was on commercial vehicles, so it didn't exactly make much of a dent among consumers here. [[nid:693141]] It was only until 2023 that Maxus launched its first passenger car here, the gargantuan Mifa 9 electric MPV. While initially popular thanks to its excellent value proposition, its massive size meant that it wasn't the most ideal fit for Singapore's roads. A year later, Maxus introduced the Mifa 7, a slightly smaller MPV that the brand hopes would suit the Singaporean car buyer's palate better. How does the Mifa 7 fare then? Although the Mifa 7 is supposed to be a 'smaller' MPV, it's still a pretty sizeable car. The car measures in at over 4.9 metres long and 1.8 metres wide, and while it isn't quite like the gigantic Mifa 9 which is over 5.2 metres long and 2 metres wide, the Mifa 7 is still a relatively big MPV nonetheless. That said, it does feel rather manageable, thanks to handy 360-degree panoramic camera that's really rather useful when you need to manoeuvre around tight carparks. The car itself is fairly straightforward to drive too, once you get used to its dimensions. The steering is light and easy, though uncommunicative, and the car doesn't feel too cumbersome as you go round corners, although of course you can still sense its bulk and heft. The ride quality too is just about on par with what you would expect from a car like this. It's generally comfortable over most roads, but it doesn't exactly sooth you with the kind of plush sophistication that you get from its more luxurious rivals. Power comes from the single electric motor that drives the front wheels, and produces 241hp and 350Nm of torque. It's just about adequate to get the car moving, with the usual instantaneous EV torque that makes acceleration a relative breeze, but again this is a fairly large and heavy car, so don't expect it to blaze any trails on the road. All in all, the Mifa 7's overall driving experience can probably be probably best described as capable, in that it gets the job done without too much fuss, but it doesn't stand out in any particular manner either. Is the Mifa 7 worth the money then? Well, it does have a few things going for it. The interior packaging is superb, with the 3,200mm long wheelbase translating into lots and lots of cabin space for passengers, even for those consigned to the third row of seats. Again, this is not meant to be an ultra-luxurious MPV, so most of the standout features are more functional in nature rather than being posh. The sliding doors, for example, have a fairly wide opening, and there are grab handles and a wide step for easy access to the cabin. Up front, you get a simple and minimalist dashboard, dominated by the dual 12.3-inch driver instrument panel and infotainment control touchscreen, combined to look like one giant panoramic display. The lack of physical controls can be a touch distracting, but there are a set of touch-sensitive switches on the centre console ahead of the wireless charging pad that operates simple functions like locking and unlocking the doors, and operating the rear sliding doors, for example. Probably the standout premium feature on the car is the 8-speaker JBL sound system, but our test car's Luxury trim also comes without a number of features that one would expect in a car like this, such as ventilated and memory seats. You can get those on the more expensive Premium trim, but that's gonna cost you an additional $5,000. Nevertheless, that's still a fairly reasonable price for what is a relatively competent family MPV. Sure, it does without much of the luxurious trappings of some of the other large Chinese MPVs on the market, but its price tag of $228,999 inclusive of COE (as of May 2025) for the Luxury trim does undercut those offerings significantly. And if you want to save even more, Maxus has recently introduced a version of the Mifa 7 with a detuned power output of 145hp, allowing it to qualify for a Category A COE. Go for those and you're looking at a starting price of $208,999 with COE, which is an absolute steal for such a spacious people carrier. If all you're looking for is an easy drive and lots of interior room, and can do without premium frills, then the Maxus Mifa 7 should be very much right up your alley. [[nid:699288]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
Straits Times
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Fast Lane: The Car Expo opens, Category A COE cars from BMW and Maxus, documentary on teen F1 driver
The Car Expo opens on May 3 at 11am. PHOTO: SPH MEDIA Fast Lane: The Car Expo opens, Category A COE cars from BMW and Maxus, documentary on teen F1 driver 48 brands at The Car Expo Touted as 'the biggest car show in Singapore', The Car Expo is happening on May 3 and 4 at Singapore Expo's Halls 3 and 4. Organised by SPH Media, which publishes The Straits Times, there are 48 brands participatin g, including authorised distributorships, pre-owned car dealers, commercial vehicles and accessories. This is the highest number of participating brands since August 2022. Car brands making their debut at the expo include Deepal, Farizon, Jmev, Proton and Riddara . SPC vouchers valued at up to $1,000 will be given with the purchase of a new or pre-owned car. The first 50 shoppers each day who have purchased at least $80 worth of car accessories will get a $10 SPC cash voucher, subject to conditions. On May 3, at 2 and 5pm, the organiser will hold a trivia quiz where participants stand to win vouchers. Doors open from 11am on May 3 and 10am on May 4. Admission is free. Go to for more details. Category A COE BMW saloon Baby Bimmer: The second-generation 216 Gran Coupe is available at BMW dealerships. PHOTO: BMW BMW has launched the 216 Gran Coupe, the most compact four-door saloon in its line-up. Rated at 122hp, the 1.5-litre engine car qualifies for the Category A certificate of entitlement (COE), joining the ranks of the Audi A3 saloon and Mercedes-Benz CLA180. Priced at $233,888 with COE, the launch model is generously equipped, with premium features like an online navigation system and the M Sport package, which includes adaptive suspension. Category A COE people mover A for accommodations: The commodious Maxus Mifa7 is now available as a Category A COE model. PHOTO: MAXUS Maxus has announced a new variant of its Mifa 7 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that has been tuned to qualify for the Category A COE with 108kW. This is down from the 180kW Category B COE mode l introduced in Singapore in 2024. Torque remains unchanged at 350Nm, suggesting that the 4,910mm long seven-seater MPV should still be more than capable on the road. The 0-100kmh timing though has been stretched from nine seconds on the 180kW version to 14.7 seconds. The car is well-equipped with safety features such as lane-departure warning, a 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control. The Category A COE Mifa 7 is available in two trim levels, with prices starting at $204,999 with COE. Documentary on Mercedes F1 driver New documentary The Seat reveals private WhatsApp chats behind the biggest driver change in F1 history. PHOTO: WHATSAPP The Seat is a 45-minute documentary on how an 18-year-old driver, Kimi Antonelli, got his seat in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. The film is released by WhatsApp, a partner of the racing team. In the press statement , Mercedes' team boss Toto Wolff said the team wanted to offer fans insight into the process that led to the Italian teenager being promoted into the top-level race series. One can assume a significant part of the discussion happened over WhatsApp. The racer was part of Mercedes-AMG's junior programme in 2019. He made his single-seater race debut in 2021 in the Italian F4 and Formula 4 UAE Championship Trophy Round. The film will be available on Netflix from May 5. Watch the trailer at Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
