XPENG G9L Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show: What UAE Buyers Can Expect

Dubai: XPENG has unveiled the G9L at the Paris Motor Show, and it is shaping up to be one of the brand's most complete SUVs yet. If you missed our earlier report on the XPENG G9L as a next-gen AI flagship SUV, this news builds on it. 

Below, we cover the design, cabin, powertrains, smart features and safety, along with what is still unconfirmed for the UAE.

XPENG G9L: A Closer Look At The New SUV

The G9L is XPENG's new flagship SUV, offered with a pure-electric powertrain and the Kunpeng Super Range-Extender. It follows a "global standards" approach and will roll out across 64 markets, including the wider Middle East. Production will run in Guangzhou, China, and Graz, Austria.

Spec	Detail
Length	5,120 mm
Wheelbase	3,100 mm
Seating	Six or seven seats
Powertrains	Pure electric, Kunpeng range-extender

Exterior Design

The G9L gets a new dual-through light blade design, with sequential lights that fade softly on both sides. It also brings DLP matrix headlights, which project a light carpet showing the car's width and adjust the high beam to avoid glare for other drivers.

• Hands-free intelligent power doors
• Hidden power side step with puddle lights
• Exterior colours: Waving Green, Arctic White, Diamond Black and Mirror Gray

Interior and Comfort

Inside, the G9L is built around family comfort. Seats use NAPPA leather with LWG certification, and the front passenger gets a zero-gravity seat. The ride is kept quiet with active noise cancellation, even when the range-extender is running.

Feature	Detail
Fridge	12.5L, no-frost
Screens	21.4-inch ceiling screen, 8-inch rear screen
Audio	7.1.4 spatial audio, headrest speakers
Seats	Climate-controlled massage
Storage	Frunk on every pure-electric, sunken spare tyre well

Powertrain, Range and Charging

XPENG says buyers can choose between pure electric and the Kunpeng range-extender. The range-extender never drives the wheels, so the car always drives like an EV. This setup is similar to what we saw in the XPENG Kunpeng range extender debut in the GCC.

Detail	Figure
Charging platform	800V, 5C
Fast charge (10-80%)	12 minutes
Range-extender WLTP range	1,154 km
WLTC consumption	23.8 kWh/100 km

Chassis and Capability

Dual-chamber air suspension with adjustable dampers is standard on all trims. Rear-wheel steering brings the turning radius below 5.5 metres, which helps in tight UAE parking lots. A 6D anti-motion-sickness mode and tyre-blowout stability control are also included.

• Full-time all-wheel drive
• 700 mm wading depth
• 2-tonne towing capacity

Smart Tech and Driving Assistance

The G9L runs XOS 6.0 with a five-screen layout and an 88-inch AR-HUD. It supports six-zone "Hey XPENG" voice commands, Google Maps, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. XPILOT ASSIST uses 33 perception hardware units and VLA 2.0, with parking assist as standard, 14 active safety functions and over-the-air updates. XPENG notes that some features depend on regulatory approval and the market.

Safety

XPENG says the G9L was developed to the Euro NCAP 2027 five-star standard, with 62 types of crash tests covered. The body uses 16,000-tonne integrated die casting, and nine airbags come standard, with an extra one for the zero-gravity seat.

What This Means for UAE Buyers

The G9L's UAE launch date, pricing, trims and local specifications are not yet announced, and XPENG says all figures are subject to type approval. Still, the range-extender option suits long-distance drives, and our report on battery health after two years in UAE heat shows why that flexibility matters. If you need a seven-seater hybrid right now, the JAECOO J8 SHS is already on sale.

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