The Xpeng X9 has been launched in Malaysia to compete against other electric MPVs in the market such as the Denza D9 and Zeekr 009, as well as the established Toyota Alphard and Vellfire. This is the second electric vehicle (EV) being offered by local distributor Bermaz Xpeng after the G6 that went on sale last August.
Built on the brand’s Smart Electric Platform Architecture 2.0 (SEPA 2.0) with an 800V electrical architecture, the fully-imported (CBU) X9 measures 5,293 mm long, 1,988 mm wide, 1,785 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 3,160 mm. That makes it larger than both Toyota’s MPVs and comparable in size to 009 and D9, although the Zeekr has the longer wheelbase.
Pricing for the X9 starts from RM270,708 on-the-road without insurance for the base Standard Range 2WD Pro, which is one of three variants being offered. The other two are the Long Range 2WD Pro at RM288,708 and Long Range 2WD Pro Plus at RM300,708. You can order the MPV in Crescent Silver, Dark Night Black and Nebula White, with the interior offered in either Starry Night Black or Moon Shadow Brown.
Regardless of which variant you go for, the X9 comes standard with a front electric motor rated at 320 PS (315 hp or 235 kW) and 450 Nm of torque. This is good for a 0-100 km/h time of 7.7 seconds and top speed of 200 km/h. The variants differ in terms of battery chemistry, energy capacity and charging times, which we’ve simplified into a list form:
Standard Range 2WD Pro
Battery: 84.5-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP)
Range (WLTP): 500 km
AC charging: 11 kW; 5-100% in 9.5 hours
DC charging: 283 kW; 10-80% in 20 minutes
Long Range 2WD Pro and Long Range 2WD Pro Plus
Battery: 101.5-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC)
Range (WLTP): 590 km
AC charging: 11 kW; 5-100% in 11 hours
DC charging: 317 kW; 10-80% in 20 minutes
The X9 variants are pretty identical when it comes to equipment, with all of them coming standard with dual-chamber air springs, rear-wheel steering (up to five degrees), 20-inch wheels, automatic LED headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, acoustic glass, a panoramic glass roof, a powered tailgate and a vehicle-to-load (V2L) system capable of delivering 3.3 kW.
In the frontmost driver compartment, you’ll find a leather steering wheel, dual 50W air-cooled wireless phone charging pads, 12-way powered seats (with memory, heating, ventilation and massage functions) and headrest speakers for the driver. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chipset powers the software systems that are displayed on the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 17.3-inch central infotainment touchscreen.
Of course, the main draw of the X9 is life in the second row, which feature aviation seats that have 10-way adjustment. As with the front seats, you’ll get to enjoy heating, ventilation, memory and massage functions, with further niceties being deployable tray tables, a refrigerator and a 21.4-inch ceiling display with a remote control.
Keep in mind that the aviation seats are the default for the Standard Range 2WD Pro and Long Range 2WD Pro, with the top-spec Long Range 2WD Pro Plus sporting fancier zero gravity seats. These are enhanced with 18-way adjustment, a one-touch ‘zero gravity mode’ and individual 50W air-cooled charging pads. You’ll have to give up the central walkthrough to the third row if you go with the Plus.
For those in the third row, getting in is made convenient thanks to a one-touch easy entry and exit system, with the electric adjustment available for the backrest and headrest. When not maximising the 2-2-3 seat layout, the third row can be folded away using switches in the boot compartment, which offers 755 litres of space with all seats in their normal positions, or 2,554 litres with the rearmost seats folded.
All passengers will get to enjoy multi-colour ambient lighting, a 23-speaker XOpera audio system with 2,180W of amplification as well as a five-zone climate control system with ceiling vents, CN95 air filtration and negative ion generator. Premium leather is the upholstery of choice for all variants except the Plus, which gets full-grain Nappa leather along with a fragrance system.
2025 Xpeng X9 spec sheet; click to enlarge
On the safety and driver assistance front, all X9 variants come with six airbags, the usual mix of passive systems (ABS, EBD, traction control, stability control), an electronic parking brake (with auto hold function), ISOFIX child seat anchors), a tyre pressure monitor as well as hill start and hill descent assist.
XPilot 2.5 functions are powered by Nvidia’s Drive Orin-X chipset capable of 254 TOPS that is linked to three millimetre-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors and 12 cameras. Together, they enable a wide range of functions such as adaptive cruise control with adaptive turning cruise, lane centring control, speed limit assist, Enhanced Auto Parking Assist, Auto Exit Parking Assist, forward collision monitoring, autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition and blind spot monitoring.
The list continues with traffic sign recognition, automatic high beam, driver status monitoring, door open warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, emergency lane keeping, rear collision warning and rear cross traffic alert. A 360-degree camera is also included, which contributes to the X9’s “transparent chassis” feature.
2025 Xpeng X9 price list; click to enlarge
Once again, the X9 retails for RM270,708 for the Standard Range 2WD Pro and rises to RM288,708 for the Long Range 2WD Pro and RM300,708 for the Long Range 2WD Pro Plus. For an extra RM4,300, you can add a 7-kW home charger (including installation) or RM5,000 for an 11-kW charger.
You can order the MPV in Crescent Silver, Dark Night Black and Nebula White, with the interior offered in either Starry Night Black or Moon Shadow Brown. A five-year, 120,000-km manufacturer warranty; five-year, 100,000-km free scheduled maintenance and eight-year, 160,000-km battery and motor warranty are included with each purchase.
Compared to the competition, the X9, like the D9 and 009, costs considerably less than the Toyota Alphard (RM548,000) and Vellfire (RM448,000). Among the Chinese brands, the X9’s starting price is more than the D9 that goes for between RM259,000 and RM309,000 (across two variants), while the 009 is more expensive from RM349,800 to RM359,800 (also across two variants). Would you pick the X9 out of the bunch? Let us know in the comments below.
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