Two MPV electric vehicles enter the ring in a knockout competition.
How Does ACOTY Define This Class?
Multipurpose vehicles or MPVs have been a favourite of limousine operators in Singapore, and with good reason. They seat up to seven and can mimic a van with their rearmost seats folded for that all important airport transfer with large amounts of luggage in tow.
Defining this category is straightforward. The vehicles entered in this category have to be MPVs and be solely powered by electricity.
Meet The Contenders
Two MPV electric vehicles were driven this year, and they square off here for a showdown.
Representing China, we have the MAXUS MIFA 9 Luxury, and flying the German flag is the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300.
MAXUS MIFA 9 Luxury
We liked how, as MAXUS’ first overseas model, the MIFA 9 Luxury comes very well equipped and can also put in a surprising turn in the twisty stuff while remaining quiet, comfortable, refined and composed.
We also like how the MIFA 9 looks unique and interesting in a segment of vehicles that are essentially large boxes on wheels. Finally, the MIFA 9’s enormous proportions translate to how much space is liberated inside, making this a very compelling proposition indeed.
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300
Over on the Teutonic side of things, we appreciated how Mercedes-Benz took a tried and tested Vito platform, turned it into the V-Class, and then endowed it with electric drive to make the EQV 300 a true contender in the paradigm of “luxury limousines.”
We liked how quietly it drove while still being able to point and squirt in a straight line en route to Changi Airport Terminal 3 with everyone’s luggage in tow.
AutoApp Car Of The Year Best MPV EV
MAXUS MIFA 9 Luxury
| Vehicle | Points Tally | Price Percentile |
| MAXUS MIFA 9 Luxury | 326 | 61 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 | 299 | 83 |
MAXUS, in its first overseas foray, has simply swooped in and swept up the win with the MIFA 9 Luxury with 326 points. Its price versus standard equipment and how well it performed on the road makes this passengers’ paradise a stonking value proposition indeed – one that limousine operators and families alike would do well to seriously consider.
More on the scoring categories used to derive points here.
Congratulations to the MAXUS MIFA 9 Luxury for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2024 Best MPV EV!
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