Update: ‘First Drive Experience’ added.
Unlike most other Maxus models, the Mifa 7 targets both commercial and private buyers. Its three-row layout and long equipment list position it as an option for business use as well as family duty.
At a recent media event, we got a close look at the electric MPV in a global specification to see how it fares on styling, comfort, usability, and other key aspects.
Design
The Maxus Mifa 7 follows a conventional MPV template, with a low ride height, a long and boxy body, large glass areas, and sliding rear doors. The overall stance prioritises space efficiency and ease of entry/exit over visual drama, but a few design details prevent it from looking purely utilitarian.
At the front, the Mifa 7 features vertically stacked T-shaped headlamp units, with a slim DRL strip at the top and the main lighting elements positioned below. This layout gives the nose a more technical and slightly assertive expression.
The upper and central sections of the front fascia are finished in body colour, creating a smooth, closed-off surface that improves aerodynamic efficiency, while low-set vertical inlets handle cooling requirements.
The side profile is clean, with quirks such as a stepped rear pillar, satin trim along the belt line and roofline, and a bezel above the rear wheel arch. Flush-fitting retractable door handles and aero-optimised five-spoke alloy wheels, which are almost fully covered, focus on improving efficiency.
The long window line, wheel arch character lines, and blacked-out pillars visually lighten the van-like body.
At the rear, the tall, vertically oriented tail lamps with a high-tech internal signature add some visual interest and help the Mifa 7 stand out in a segment where design often takes a back seat to practicality and cost.
Interior
Inside, the Maxus Mifa 7 uses a low-set, horizontal layout that enhances the sense of space and makes the cabin feel less like a traditional MPV. The two-spoke steering wheel fits the modern theme, but its design looks slightly awkward, as if a third spoke has simply been removed.
A bridge-type centre console sits between the front seats and houses a row of touch-operated controls for key functions such as door locking and the defogger. Physical buttons would have been more intuitive, but the controls are at least grouped on a visually distinct, lighter-coloured panel.
The open storage area below is useful in theory, but we found it to be smaller than expected.
Our experience in the Maxus Mifa 7
At 5’7″, getting in and out of the Mifa 7 is effortless. The driving position is easy to settle into, with good forward, side, and rear visibility. The driver’s seat offers decent back support, though the under-thigh support could be better. Headroom is generous, with roughly seven inches to spare, so taller drivers should also be comfortable.
The electrically sliding doors make rear access easy, and the completely flat floor improves movement inside the cabin. The second-row captain’s chairs offer excellent headroom, good back support, and a wide range of recline. Under-thigh support is decent.
While the space to tuck your feet under the front seats is limited, the captain’s chairs offer a manual sliding function, creating generous knee room. Second-row highlights include a touch-operated climate control panel, two USB Type-C ports, and two cupholders, all mounted at the rear of the centre console.
The 60:40-split third row is easy to access through the gap between the second-row seats. In the outer positions, there is very little space to slide your feet under the second-row seats, but the centre position allows better leg extension. Under-thigh support is limited, as expected, and the knees sit higher than ideal.
The backrest, however, is comfortable and can be reclined. Headroom is about four inches in the normal position and increases to around six inches when reclined, which makes the seating angle much more comfortable.
The adjustable headrests and good outward visibility help the third row avoid feeling claustrophobic. Amenities in the third row include a cupholder and small storage space on each side, along with USB Type-A ports on both sides.
Specifications
The Maxus Mifa 7 measures 4,907 mm in length, 1,885 mm in width, and 1,756 mm in height and has a 2,975 mm wheelbase. It is available only in front-wheel drive configurations, both packing 180 kW (241 bhp) and 350 Nm (258 lb.-ft.) of torque.
The base and middle trims share a 77 kWh battery pack that delivers a WLTP range of 254 miles, while the top trim upgrades to a 90 kWh battery pack that extends the WLTP range to 298 miles.
First Drive Experience
At another recent media event, we had the opportunity to take the long-range variant of the Maxus Mifa 7 for a brief test drive. It never felt short of power in city conditions, and the steering was responsive. The body did feel slightly floaty during sudden manoeuvres, but not unusually so for a large, boxy MPV.
In Normal mode, the Mifa 7 quickly accelerates from a standstill to around 30 mph, although minor judders can be felt over road undulations at low speeds. In Sport mode, there is a brief delay when the accelerator is pressed fully, after which it surges to around 45 mph in about 4 seconds.
Price
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The prices of the Maxus Mifa 7 in the UK start at GBP 39,995 (excl. VAT). Maxus levies an extra GBP 995 (excl. VAT) delivery charge on the prices.
Since 2014, I’ve worked as an international automotive editor, attending global motor shows, industry events, media drives, and tracking the latest developments across the sector, with a particular focus on electrified vehicles.
