Xpeng G9L: the new luxury SUV unveiled

Xpeng, the Chinese premium brand, unveiled the new G9L – a luxury three-row electric SUV seating 6 or 7 passengers – in a world premiere at the Paris Motor Show. Orders for Europe opened to coincide with the French motor show. The commercial launch is scheduled for 64 countries, whilst the price list for Italia will be announced prior to sales. The G9L measures 5,120 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width and 1,788 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,100 mm. Design features include DLP matrix headlights, electric doors and retractable running boards. On board, the AI-Driven Active Adaptive Seating system adjusts the driver’s seat and offers the passenger a Zero-Gravity position. The leather seats are heated, ventilated and feature a massage function. The boot capacity is 367 litres with all six seats in place. The specification also includes a 12.5-litre dual-zone fridge, a 21.4-inch 3K rear-seat screen and a 23-speaker audio system. The central display measures 17.3 inches, the instrument cluster 8.8 inches, and the head-up display uses augmented reality. The Hey Xpeng assistant operates across six different zones of the cabin. The G9L is the second Xpeng model, after the L03, to feature native Google Maps.

The all-wheel-drive version with twin motors delivers 430 kW and 695 Nm, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and brakes from 100 km/h to a standstill in 35.1 metres. The G9L RWD Long Range Ultra boasts a range of up to 591 km, with energy consumption of 21.1 kWh/100 km. The 800 V silicon carbide platform supports 5C charging: from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in 11.7 minutes. The V2L function delivers up to 6 kW. The chassis features double-wishbone and multi-link suspension, dual-chamber air springs, DCC and rear-wheel steering, with a turning circle of 5.5 metres. Ground clearance varies from -30/+40 mm up to 216 mm, whilst the wading depth is 700 mm and the towing capacity is up to 2 tonnes.

Up to 10 airbags and automatic emergency braking form part of the safety features of the new G9L, backed by 192 crash tests and over 110 test protocols. Before going on sale, the new model underwent approximately three years of testing in 26 different countries worldwide, covering a total of 6.74 million kilometres. Finally, the first production run took place at the Magna factory in Graz, Austria: the new G9L is also the fourth model from the Chinese brand Xpeng to be produced in Europe.