Maxus MIFA 7 108kW Luxury Review

You really don't need to have any kids of your own to figure out that bringing a little rascal up is not easy. There are odd school hours to contend with, ECAs, and (so I have learnt now that the June holidays are underway) the fact that you're expected to play the role of an entertainer to boot. And of course, there's also the sheer cost of it all.

But if you're looking to make the job a little easier with a vehicle that won't send household costs sky high, this Maxus MIFA 7 might be just what the family doctor ordered.

This 108kW variant of the Maxus MIFA 7 continues to make use of a 90kWh battery, which can be charged at up to 120kW via a direct current source

Familiar

This isn't our first drive of the MIFA 7, of course. But since we last saw the car in October 2024, this all-electric MPV is now available here in Singapore with its power output reduced to a total of 108kW (145bhp), from a former 180kW (that is, 241bhp).

That new power output, of course, means that you can now register this slab-sided boxy body here with a Cat A COE. So, the all-important figure here now stands at $204,999, a fair bit less than the $218,999 you're expected to part with for the 180kW 'Luxury' variant that was the former entry point to the model lineup.

And that's it. Really.

Access to the driving modes and regenerative braking levels through the car's 12.3-inch infotainment screen could be made easier

Put these two next to each other and you won't be able to tell either apart. Both cars are tit for tat when it comes to their feature list, charging speed, and battery capacity.

Both even claim to sport the same official energy consumption at 4.9km/kWh, which isn't far from the 4.4km/kWh we clocked during our three days with this Cat A-friendly variant.

And on the road, I doubt the family-oriented owner will really care for any perceivable difference between the two. Both cars claim a peak torque figure of 350Nm, and in this 108kW variant, that still translates to a general effortlessness when it comes to moving off at the lights or piloting though city streets. Little Timmy is at no risk of being late for his after-class activities.

Dial up some larger figures on this car's speedometer and accelerative force does noticeably taper off, but you really won't be found wanting for more if you're simply eyeing this as a family ferry for the daily commute.

Passengers will find plenty of space and some generously cushioned seats in this Maxus MIFA 7

Familial

And the rest of this Maxus MIFA 7 remains a vehicle just suit for that purpose.

There's a sizeable sidestep and grab handles if getting into the car proves difficult, and this MIFA's 2-2-3 seating arrangement means you won't have to roll any heavy chairs forwards to allow access into the third row.

Having said this, the unique arrangement also means shoulder room will be tight if three are seated right at the back.

There's air-conditioning vents for those in the second and third row, alongside a set of hand rails for easy access into the vehicle

But there's little else worth complaining about when it comes to comfort here. There's more than enough knee and legroom if you seat six here. And these six will also have access to their own air-conditioning vents, which are fed by one frigid system mind, proving a soothing balm for the searing afternoons we've been having recently.

The comfort-oriented ride here also proved to be the excellent complement to the cabin's generously padded seats. I did find myself wishing the controls to change the level of regenerative braking wasn't buried so deep within the menus of the car's infotainment, however.

Looking for no-frills transport for the family? Look no further than this 108kW Maxus MIFA 7

Frugal

At $204,999, this 'Luxury' trim Maxus MIFA 7 is now available at a $14,000 discount next to its equally specified 180kW variant. Considering that the difference in premiums between a Cat A and Cat B COE is currently standing at close to $16,000, it's hard to deny that this Cat A COE-friendly variant's asking price is anything but fair (all prices as of 13 June 2025, inclusive of COE).

Use those savings to buy little Timmy that new Switch 2 that he's been asking for and you might even find yourself relieved of entertainer duties for the rest of the June holidays.

Shopping for an affordable MPV? Be sure to also catch these reviews:

The BYD M6 combines a spacious cabin with a quiet ride

There's also the Honda Freed to consider if you're looking for something a little smaller

Or maybe you want to go big instead with this Kia Carnival Hybrid?

Do also check out our review of the 180kW Maxus MIFA 7 here!