The Xpeng G9L has officially opened for pre-sale, with pre-sale prices starting at 259,800 yuan. The new car offers two powertrain options, pure electric and super extended-range, and is available in four trim levels: Max, Ultra SE, Ultra, and Ultra Flagship, with a total of 6 models. The G9L is positioned as a golden large five-seat technology flagship SUV, with body dimensions of 5120×1999×1782mm and a wheelbase of 3100mm. Its core selling points focus on large five-seat space, dual powertrains with long range, rear-wheel steering, intelligent chassis, and second-generation VLA.
Starting at 259,800 yuan, the G9L is not aimed at ordinary five-seat SUVs
The G9L is not a simple lengthened facelift of the current G9, but an all-new model sharing a next-generation technical architecture with the Xpeng GX. A body length of over 5.1 meters and a wheelbase of 3.1 meters push the spatial foundation into the large SUV segment, yet it insists on two rows and five seats, with the aim of transferring the space and cost occupied by a third row to the second row, the trunk, and comfort features.
The pre-sale price of 259,800 yuan puts it directly into the mainstream family upgrade budget range. What users need to judge is not whether the size is large enough, but whether their daily parking conditions, family member structure, and long-distance travel frequency truly require this "large five-seat flagship" solution.
With a 5120mm body length and rear-wheel steering, a large car must first solve the question of whether it is easy to drive
The G9L has a width of 1999mm and a wheelbase of 3100mm, giving the rear seats and trunk a natural advantage, and even with five people aboard the trunk can still hold multiple pieces of luggage. The first and second row seats support linked folding, suitable for long-distance rest, camping, and carrying large items.
A width approaching 2 meters will also increase pressure in old residential compounds, mechanical parking spaces, and narrow-road passing. Rear-wheel steer-by-wire is standard across the lineup, keeping the minimum turning radius at 5.4 meters. The value is not in showing off specifications, but in reducing the psychological burden when making U-turns, turning, and parking. Before purchase, you should actually drive into your own fixed parking space to verify.
Three pure electric range options: the 702 rear-wheel-drive emphasizes efficiency, while the 660/755 all-wheel-drive emphasizes performance and the complete experience
The 702 pure electric rear-wheel-drive Max is suitable for users with stable home charging who mainly commute in the city and on highways. The rear-wheel-drive structure places more emphasis on energy consumption and range efficiency, and is also the main choice for controlling budget. The 660 pure electric all-wheel-drive version trades range for stronger power and stability on slippery roads, suitable for people who care about driving performance or often travel with a full load.
The 755 pure electric all-wheel-drive Ultra Flagship pursues both long range and high configuration, with a higher budget, but it can reduce the frequency of long-distance charging stops. The G9L is equipped with a 5C ultra-fast charging battery, with official data showing a maximum increase of 450km of range in 9 minutes of charging. What pure electric users should really pay attention to is the coverage of high-power charging networks along their frequently traveled routes.
How to choose the super extended-range: 1602km is not the point, 435km of pure electric range is the key
The super extended-range version has a maximum CLTC pure electric range of 435km, a maximum combined range of 1602km, and supports 92-octane gasoline. The 435km pure electric capability is enough to cover most weekday commuting, letting the engine serve more as long-distance assurance and reducing the problem of traditional extended-range vehicles frequently intervening to generate electricity.
For those without fixed home charging, those who frequently drive across provinces, or those unwilling to plan charging routes, the super extended-range better fits the usage logic. It is not simply about maximizing combined range, but about preserving the urban electric-drive experience with a longer pure electric range, then using fuel refueling to solve holidays and remote routes.
Comfort and intelligent features: family users should rank them by frequency of use
The G9L offers comfort features such as AI active-fit seats, an electric executive center console, and a 33-speaker audio system. For family users, seat cushion support, second-row backrest angle, air conditioning zones, and long-distance noise are more important than short-term luxury atmosphere. When visiting a store, family members should sit in it together, rather than letting only the driver judge.
The value of the second-generation VLA is mainly reflected in everyday route understanding, parking, and natural voice interaction. High-frequency urban commuting and complex parking environments are more likely to benefit continuously, but any driver assistance requires the driver to observe the road and take over at any time.
Purchase advice
If budget comes first and you have home charging, look first at the 702 pure electric rear-wheel-drive Max; if you value power, all-wheel-drive stability, and complete configuration, compare the 660 pure electric all-wheel-drive Ultra SE and Ultra; if you pursue the longest pure electric range and flagship configuration, then consider the 755 pure electric all-wheel-drive Ultra Flagship. Without home charging and with frequent cross-province long trips, the 1602 super extended-range all-wheel-drive version is more worry-free.
The G9L's real competitiveness lies in using large five-seat space, rear-wheel steering, and a dual-powertrain strategy to resolve the contradiction of large SUVs being "comfortable to sit in but not easy to drive, good in pure electric use but requiring planning for long trips." Starting at 259,800 yuan, it is attractive. Whether it is ultimately worth reserving depends on the official price ladder and your own real frequency of use for range, all-wheel drive, and comfort features.
