2021 Xpeng G9 Standard 78.2 kWh RWD (313 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The Chinese automaker introduced the G9 in 2022, targeting premium automakers worldwide with this battery-powered SUV.

XPeng was on a mission to cover all grounds with its vehicles. It didn’t limit itself to producing just one entry-level car and working its way up. It built larger ones to compete against vehicles like the Tesla Model X. Even though the carmaker didn’t have such a high automotive experience, it had highly skilled engineers who previously worked for other car brands.

The G9 was a full-size SUV with an intriguing design that was later carried over to other products made by XPeng. Thus, at the front, the car featured a LED strip that crossed the vehicle from left to right. Underneath it, the carmaker installed a large panel instead of a grille. This bodywork element also housed the angular-shaped headlights. Since the car was electric, it didn’t need massive cooling areas, so the only grille installed was on the lower side of the bumper. From its profile, the G9 had a greenhouse that covered one-third of the vehicle’s height and featured darkened B- and C-pillars. At the back, the D-pillars and the racked-forward tailgate completed the car’s dynamic look. Another interesting feature was the retractable door handles, which resembled those installed in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Inside, the five-seat interior boasted expensive materials and advanced infotainment systems. At the front, the bolstered seats and fronted a dashboard covered in leather on the lower side and high-quality foam on the upper side. In addition, it supported three displays: one in front of the driver and the other two, 14.9” in size, were placed atop the center stack and on the passenger’s side. A tall center console with a storage shelf on the lower side separated the two front occupants.

XPeng offered the G9 in a rear or an all-wheel drive configuration with one or two motors.