SAIC’s Maxus Mifa 9 Is A Luxury Electric Van With Six Power Seats And 10 Displays

Electric vehicles and luxury minivans are big business in China, so SIAC is combining the two in the all-new Maxus Mifa 9.

Billed as the world’s first full-size luxury electric van, the Maxus Mifa 9 promises to provide the “ultimate driving space for users who yearn for green multi-person smart travel.”

The exterior design isn’t terribly exciting, but the model features an aggressive front fascia with angular intakes and a slender light bar. Elsewhere, there are chrome accents, aerodynamic wheels and “galaxy halberd fantasy taillights.”

The model is also pretty sizable as it measures 207.5 inches (5270 mm) long and has a wheelbase that spans 126 inches (3200 mm). That means the van is even larger than the Mercedes-Maybach GLS.

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While the exterior isn’t remarkable, the same can’t be said about the cabin as it features a massive widescreen display that spans nearly the entire width of the cockpit. It’s far from alone as the model can be outfitted with a total of 10 displays including a rear seat entertainment system and screens on the armrests.

Putting the displays aside, the Maxus Mifa 9 is notable for having six individual seats that feature power adjustment as well as motorized leg rests for the second- and third-row. All the seats can also be equipped with heating, ventilation and massage functions. If that wasn’t impressive enough, putting the model into Space mode will automatically slide the second- and third-row seats forward to maximize cargo capacity.

Besides the fancy seats, the Maxus Mifa 9 features an intelligent driving assistance system with a narrow road traffic function that allows for “automatic driving ability” in close quarters. The model also features point-to-point assisted driving, an automatic lane change function, emergency avoidance assist and smart parking technology. SIAC also mentioned a Smart Driving Butler, which apparently adjusts the vehicle to suit the driver’s behavior.

The Maxus Mifa 9 apparently has a 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which allows for a range of 323 miles (520 km). However, the company announced plans to introduce a long-range variant in 2023 that will offer an “ultra-long cruising range” of more than 404 miles (650 km).

Additional details are limited, but deliveries are slated to begin in May and the van will also be offered in Europe. In China, pricing starts at ¥269,900 ($42,256 / £31,424 / €37,433) for the entry-level Cloud On The Prairie trim and climbs to ¥379,900 ($59,478 / £44,231 / €52,680) for the range-topping Splendid Mountain Edition.