Boss’s Car 2024: Top 10 Luxury Business MPVs | New Electric 7-Seaters and Essential Features for Boss Cars

Luxury business MPVs (commonly known as 'Boss's Cars') are highly popular among users in Hong Kong, and the market is expanding with more options. Besides Toyota's Alphard series, which has dominated the local market for years, luxury electric business MPVs are also gaining attention for their luxurious features and high comfort. Brands like SAIC Maxus and BYD have also introduced luxury business MPVs. This time, Kwiksure brings you a roundup of 10 luxury business MPVs to help bosses prepare before buying a car.

Boss’s Car 2024: 5 Essential Features of Luxury Business MPVs

1. MPV Exterior

   While SUVs can also offer a luxurious ride, the boxy exterior of MPVs provides superior interior space, eliminating any sense of confinement inside the vehicle. Additionally, MPVs have a lower ground clearance than SUVs, making it easier for passengers to get in and out of the car.

2. First-Class Seats

   In a luxury business MPV, the middle-row seats are crucial for VIP passengers, making their comfort more important than that of the front row. Besides basic leather seats, essential features include heating, cooling, massage, leg support, and remote controls to enhance the comfort of the middle-row seats.

3. Electric Sliding Doors

   Electric sliding doors are a unique feature of MPV models, which can be opened via a remote key or a button at the driver's seat, eliminating the need for passengers to open the door manually. These doors are larger than typical car doors, providing a wider entry and exit space.

4. Entertainment Equipment

   Many luxury business MPVs travel between Hong Kong and mainland China, leading to longer journeys. Therefore, in-car entertainment equipment is very important. For example, the Lexus LM comes with a 48-inch large screen in front of the middle-row seats, paired with a Mark Levinson audio system, providing excellent audiovisual entertainment.

5. Safety Systems

   The safety system of a luxury business MPV is often more critical than performance. In addition to the number of airbags, many new cars now include active safety systems such as active braking assistance, lane-keeping assistance, and blind-spot monitoring systems to ensure the safety of passengers.

Boss’s Car 2024: 10 Luxury Business MPVs

Gasoline | Toyota Alphard and Vellfire

Toyota's Alphard and Vellfire series have dominated the local luxury business MPV market for years. In the fourth generation, these models still offer distinct styles. The Alphard series emphasizes noble elegance with a simple rear design, while the Vellfire series leans towards a sporty and youthful appearance with sharp, layered lines.

Both models offer 7 or 8 seat configurations, with the 7-seat version featuring Ottoman-style seats in the middle row. These seats are electrically adjustable in various angles and include heating, cooling, and massage functions, all controllable via a separate remote. The middle row seats also have independent twin sunshades and electric sunshades on the third-row side windows for added comfort.

Gasoline | Lexus LM

The LM series includes 5 models, with the Emperor Suite being the top choice for luxury. It features automatic sliding doors with retractable footrests for easier entry. The rear seat area is equipped with two large Ottoman seats that can be adjusted in various angles and include heating, cooling, and massage functions. The car also has a 48-inch screen and a 23-speaker Mark Levinson audio system for top-notch entertainment. An electric partition separates the front and rear seats for privacy.

Gasoline | Hyundai Staria

The Hyundai Staria, with its futuristic design, was recently launched in Hong Kong in a business luxury MPV version. It offers Premium and Wagon versions with 7 or 8 seats. The Premium version includes luxurious features like two large middle-row seats with heating, cooling, and electric adjustments. It also has a comprehensive safety system with blind-spot detection, lane departure warning, and collision alert systems.

Electric | Mercedes-Benz EQV

The Mercedes-Benz EQV has entered the electric era with minimal changes to its appearance, distinguishable by its blue EQV badge. It offers three seating configurations: 2+3+2, 2+2+3, and traditional seats. The EQV's battery capacity is 90 kWh, with a driving range of 378 km. It features a 207 ps motor and 366 Nm of torque, with a top speed of 160 km/h. Charging from 10% to 80% takes 45 minutes, and full charging with 11 kW AC takes about 10 hours.

Electric | SAIC Maxus Mifa 9

The Maxus Mifa 9, an early electric 7-seater in Hong Kong, offers spacious interiors and high comfort. With a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, it features a 90 kWh battery with a range of up to 580 km. The car includes a 12.3-inch central screen, 360-degree cameras, and an air purifier. The Premium version also has electronic rearview mirrors and a 12-speaker audio system.

Electric | MG M9 EV

 M9 EV is another new luxury business MPV option in the electric segment. It features a stylish design with a 90 kWh battery and a 350 km driving range. The interior includes leather seats, a 12.3-inch central screen, and a 360-degree camera system. The car is known for its spacious interior and advanced safety features.

Electric | Denza D9

The Denza D9, developed through a collaboration between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, is an independent brand with Hong Kong’s exclusive distributor being Renfo. The D9 is expected to be available in Hong Kong in the fourth quarter of this year and falls under the luxury business vehicle category. The middle row features two large executive seats with 10-mode massage and 6-mode adjustable sleep headrests. The Hong Kong version will likely come in two variants: a standard single-motor front-wheel-drive version and a luxury all-wheel-drive version. The D9 measures 5,250 mm in length with a wheelbase of 3,110 mm, offering ample cabin space.

Power:

Standard Version: 308 ps power and 369 Nm torque

Luxury Version: 369 ps power and 470 Nm torque

Both versions are equipped with a 103 kWh battery.

Electric | Volvo EM90

Volvo has been actively developing electric vehicles, and the flagship electric MPV EM90 was showcased in Hong Kong earlier this year. The EM90 features a 6-seat layout with two independent executive seats in the middle row, offering electric adjustments for different angles, massage, a foldable table, ventilation, and heating. The rear features a 15.6-inch integrated screen for multimedia entertainment during long trips.

The EM90 measures 5,206 x 2,024 x 1,859 mm, and its middle door opening width is 767 mm with a ground clearance of only 367 mm, making it easy to enter and exit the vehicle without bending. The EM90 is equipped with a 116 kWh battery, rear-wheel drive, and provides 272 ps power and 686 Nm torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds with a range of 738 km (WLTC).

Electric | Zeekr 009

The Zeekr 009, launched in Hong Kong last year, is expected to be delivered in mid-2024. The 009 features a 6-seat layout with Soft Nappa leather, 12 cm thick seat cushions, and a 15.6-inch screen in the rear. It is equipped with a 20-speaker Yamaha sound system.

The Zeekr 009 shares the same platform as the Lotus Eletre, Polestar 5, and Volvo EM90, offering two battery capacities: 116 kWh and 140 kWh. The power ranges from 544 ps with 686 Nm of torque, and the range is between 702 km and 822 km (CLTC). The right-hand drive version is expected to arrive in Hong Kong by mid-year, with a starting price estimated at over HKD 700,000.

Electric | Xpeng X9

Xpeng, represented in Hong Kong by Sennama, has launched its luxury business vehicle X9. The X9, introduced in China earlier this year, has a futuristic design with a spacious interior of 7.7 square meters. The central aisle is 180 mm wide, facilitating movement between the second and third rows. The third-row seats can be adjusted from 0 to 176 degrees to increase storage space. The rear features a heating and cooling compartment with a 10.8 L capacity, adjustable between 0-50°C, and can hold 8 bottles of 570 ml water.

The X9 includes rear-wheel steering and intelligent air suspension, with a turning radius of just 10.8 m, making it highly maneuverable despite its nearly 5.3 m length.