Bermaz Xpeng seems to be gearing as much as introduce the Xpeng X9 in Malaysia following a latest sighting of the absolutely electrical MPV. Noticed alongside Jalan Kemajuan Subang, the car photographed could be clearly seen with ‘Bermaz Xpeng Analysis & Improvement’ on its facet and is a right-hand drive instance.
The RHD model of the X9 has already made its debut in Hong Kong, the place the official distributor is Sime Darby Motors. Over there, it’s supplied in two variants, each with front-wheel drive and 7 seats (2-2-3 format).
The X9 was first revealed in October 2023 and went on sale in China in January this 12 months. Sharing the model’s Sensible Electrical Platform Structure 2.0 (SEPA 2.0) platform with the G6 that was launched in Malaysia in August, the X9 measures 5,293 mm lengthy, 1,988 mm extensive, 1,785 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 3,160 mm.
Competitors for the Xpeng MPV contains the Zeekr 009 (launched right here earlier this month), Denza D9 (as a result of arrive right here in Q1 2025) in addition to the established Toyota Alphard and Vellfire.
By way of the powertrains, the FWD variants of the X9 in China include an 84.5-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery for as much as 610 km of vary following the CLTC normal. This powers an electrical motor rated at 320 PS (315 hp or 235 kW) and 450 Nm, enabling a 0-100 km/h time of seven.7 seconds and prime velocity of 200 km/h. There’s additionally a FWD variant with the identical electrical motor however with a 101.5-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery for extra vary at as much as 702 km.
Additionally accessible is an all-wheel drive variant with the identical NMC battery and twin electrical motors, the latter offering a complete system output of 503 PS (496 hp or 370 kW) and 640 Nm. The results of the added grunt is a faster dash time of 5.7 seconds, much less vary at 640 km and an unchanged 200 km/h prime velocity.
DC quick charging is supported, with the model claiming “3C superfast charging,” the place the ‘C’ signifies what number of occasions a battery could be charged in a single hour. The MPV will get from a 10-80% state of cost in no less than 20 minutes, and there’s additionally a vehicle-to-load (V2L) system able to outputting 3.3 kW to energy gadgets and equipment
Very similar to the Zeekr 009, the X9 comes with dual-chamber air suspension with variable damping, however has the added benefit of rear-axle steering, which needs to be helpful relating to manoeuvrability.
To face out from the group, the X9’s design can also be specific eye-catching, with a steeply angled rear window as an alternative of a flat tailgate that the majority MPVs have. Different noteworthy cues embrace a dual-tier entrance lighting setup (higher DRLs and decrease essential headlamps), a honeycomb mesh sample for the decrease consumption, flush pop-out door handles and sliding rear doorways.
On the within, the X9 is just like the G6 by having a minimalistic dashboard the place nearly all car capabilities are built-in right into a 17.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Different options embrace a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 21.4-inch show for rear passengers, a panoramic glass roof, an Xopera 23-speaker sound system, a fridge, a complete Xpilot ADAS suite in addition to “airline-style” seats within the second row with heating, air flow and therapeutic massage capabilities.
Through the launch of the G6 a couple of months in the past, Bermaz Xpeng advised the chance of the X9 happening sale in Malaysia, and this sighting seems to strengthen that notion. Are you trying ahead to the X9’s launch right here? Will you decide it over the 009, D9, Alphard and Vellfire? Share your ideas with us within the feedback beneath.
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