William Stopford
LDV Mifa: Chinese Kia Carnival rival on hiatus in Australia
The LDV Mifa has disappeared from local showrooms, with the Chinese brand confirming it has "paused" the people mover for Australia.
4 Hours Ago
LDV MIFA vs Hyundai iMax
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2023 LDV MIFA - Mode
2.0 L, 8-speed auto, Mpv, Petrol, FWD
From $47,990
excl. on-roads
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2021 Hyundai iMax - Active
2.5 L, 5-speed auto, Mpv, Diesel, RWD
From $44,930
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Overview
Variant
Mode
Variant
Active
Body type
MPV
Body type
MPV
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.8 / 100 km
Power and torque
160kW / 360Nm
Power and torque
125kW / 441Nm
806km
852km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
8
Seats
8
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
4 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
806km
852km
Power
160kW
Power
125kW at 3600 rpm
Torque
360Nm
Torque
441Nm at 2000 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel injection
Diesel Common Rail
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
5 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.8 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
11.2 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
7.3 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
214g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
231g / km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / 160,000 km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
5280 mm
Length
5150 mm
Height
1845 mm
Height
1925 mm
Width
1998 mm
Width
1920 mm
Ground clearance unladen
140 mm
Ground clearance unladen
190 mm
Front track
1690 mm
Front track
1685 mm
Rear track
1712 mm
Rear track
1660 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Boot space
466 L
Boot space
—
Kerb weight
4605 kg
Kerb weight
4916 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2625 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3030 kg
Tare weight
2040 kg
Tare weight
2175 kg
Braked towing capacity
2000 kg
Braked towing capacity
1500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
225/60 R18 H
Front tyres
215/70 R16 108T
Front rims
6.5x18
Front rims
6.5x16
Rear tyres
225/60 R18 H
Rear tyres
215/70 R16 108T
Rear rims
6.5x18
Rear rims
6.5x16
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
4 Stars
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
4
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
no
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
—
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
4
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
—
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
—
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Display screen size
7.00 ”
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
3
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
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