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.
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.
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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Starting price of 271k is really good value, better buy than recond alphard/vellfire which are 1-3 years older and definitely used. Would they be able to shift sales into their showrooms instead?
Your answer is as good as mine.
Nice car
This X9 is in every way far more superior than Alphard, it only looses out in brand’s power. Zeekr 009 is in a whole different class of its own when it comes to MPV. Alphard has been resting on its laurels with each generation nothing really revolutionary or new but milking customers like cows. With healthy competition as such, it just makes Japanese greediness clearly exhibited on their insincere product offerings, especially to the Malaysian market.
You completely misses the point about why Alphard (and Toyota as a brand) is so successful in our market.
Toyota may not be at the forefront of innovation and sharp model changes, but the reason behind is also because to maintain the trade-mark reliability and aftersales of its brand, alot of toyota’s parts are share across, which is vital to keep track of spare inventories for the long term. You may call it greedy, but profitability is in direct co-relation to the financial health and long term existance of the company, which translate to aftersale in the long term as well.
I challenge you to find a sizable and meaningful complains and negative ownership experience about alphard. Alot of buyers are repeated ownners that previously owned S-Class and 7 Series, only to be dissapointed by the reliability and aftersales.
And to say X9 is “way superior” in such an early stage, and to brush aside the position of Alphard as the segment benchmark, I think is without basis.
Hmm, using yesterday tech today, from a leading auto company, for reliability Companies thrive when they innovate. Dinosaur in the making if keep relying on the past
All true but to judge China’s recent vehicles using the same measurements is not quite possible yet.
All these China brands are practically younger then the Alphard. So when it comes to the longevity and after sales (locally) it’s a big unknown.
Whatever the case though. It is welcomed competition .
But toyota reliability and longevity also not relevant too, now how to compete with other brands and also xpeng and denza too
Then why toyota have so many issues nowadays especially got cheating scandals too, btw, if you think toyota is good, then is your dream. Things have changed, and people will not buy toyota and buy others not only this as they have their opinion. Time for you to move on
I am looking for a MPV to replace my Estima. Alphard is good, however I can only afford a recond Alphard. I took a look at Denza and managed to get a closer look at Xpeng X9 earlier today. The family quickly fell in love with X9 with the impressive space and comfort. Unsure if I am ready to put a lot of money on an EV due to the uncertainty such as long-term maintenance, resale value and convenience to service it. With Alphard I can go to my regular service workshop but for X9, I need to go to Bermaz. Perhaps due to the unprecedented territory I am entering with X9 as compared to the familiarity of Alphard. My heart goes to X9 but my rational goes to Alphard. It is also a recond vs a brand new car. I am still undecided and will get myself more informed before I finally decide.
Just to add, I impressed with the luxury of space of Xpeng X9. It is a proper family MPV. We can have 7 people in it and the back seat have proper headrest and even when these back seats are reclined for a comfortable sitting, we still have good boot space for the luggage unlike Alphard. This is the reason why people need family MPV for and X9 is being designed with this in mind.
Such an ugly, cheap looking car. A typical weird China copy cat car’s design. Wise Malaysian consumers won’t buy this car. Majority Malaysian car buyers will still prefer Alphard and Vellfire, for their proven reliability and beautiful classy design.
Well it seems like the majority of the people here doesn’t quite agree with your opinion.
Joke comment
Alphard and Vellfire proven reliability but reality more problems and bodyshell looks cheap
Alphard and Vellfire beautiful classy design? Check before you comment, Old Alphard/Vellfire is way better than uglier Alphard/Vellfire. Even new MPV from China and Korea and even Japan MPV as new can do better than Toyota
This is insane priced at this low level considering that the spec being offered. The Standard Range 2WD Pro is really a good buy at RM 271k. Though it is only WLTP 500km but the LFP battery can be charged 100% more frequently than the long range NMC. LFP has higher charging cycle lifespan plus lower battery degration. And the charging speed is really fast at 283kw for LFP thanks to 800v architecture.
Although the price seems value for money but it is not cheap for a family car. And somehow, the shape is a bit odd for corporate look. Zeekr is totally fine in this aspect.
There it will stuck in that situation.
So for Alphard equivalent family car, what do you consider as cheap?
Looks like 1st gen Toyota Previa shape.
Not cheap is your perception. You expect with this kind of spec offer at RM150k? Work harder to get more income then you may afford to own it one day.
is this more spacious and comfortable than BMW iX, Mercedes Benz EQE?
seem to get a proper second row’s comfort，
sliding door no need suffering from wide car’s congested parking sickness
Another year, another Alphard/Vellfire contender comes, and goes..
I’m so glad China are releasing all these electric MPVs. So tired of seeing Alphard & Vellfires on the road.
The only thing I don’t like about this X9 is the roof. It starts high at the front and gets lower at the back. It doesn’t look really nice from the side. I prefer the look of the Zeekr.
BUT, that’s just my opinion. Tolong jgn kecam saya
This car smokes Alphard/Vellfire but of course only toyota fanboys won’t accept any MPV can do better than uglier Alphard/Vellfire
I am not into NPVs but if I have to buy one, any of the new electric MPVs Zeekr 009, Denza D9 and Xpeng X9 is better than a recond Alphard. The only argument for Toyota is the reliability and service, but that is only true for brand new Toyota which cost around 200k more. Recond cars have zero official Toyota support and being used, you also cannot be 100% sure of its condition. A new cars gets manufacturer warranty and service which means there is no worry in first 5 years. After 5 years you can always change car (remember if you buy recond after 5 years your car will be 8 years so you have to change also). Benefit of new cars gets is you also get the feel good of sitting in a brand new car instead of someone’s hand me down and experience the latest tech this world has to offer. Come on, a 21 inch tv screen for second row seats! Recond alphard seriously?? Who cares about Toyota name, I just want to enjoy my experience not sitting in an old tech car instead the name of reliability
i sense so many fakers here
Wonder what the price will be once no more tax free.