XPENG GX And G9L Launched In The UAE: Two New REEV SUVs

The XPENG GX is officially on sale in the UAE, priced at AED 299,000 for the GCC-spec Flagship, and it has brought a sibling along this time. At a launch event in Dubai on 02 November, XPENG UAE and Gulf Star Motors, an Ali & Sons brand, also revealed the G9L, a three-row flagship SUV available on pre-sale from AED 259,000. Both use XPENG’s Kunpeng range-extender (REEV) powertrain with 370kW (496hp) and 695Nm, so XPENG now has two REEVs in its UAE line-up.

The timing makes sense. GX pre-bookings opened months ago, and according to XPENG the car had 800 orders in the UAE and more than 4,000 across the Middle East and Africa before the first deliveries. With that kind of response, putting the same powertrain into a second model was the logical next step. The G9 you already know stays fully electric, while the G9L is the range-extender option for those who want to be able to head out on long drives without planning around chargers.

What Are The XPENG GX And G9L Prices In The UAE?

The GX Flagship is the fully GCC-certified car, with the complete driver-assistance suite, a 7-year or 160,000km vehicle warranty and an 8-year or 160,000km battery warranty. G9L pricing is a pre-sale figure for now, and XPENG hasn’t yet announced the full trim list or the warranty for the G9L.

Deliveries of the GCC-spec GX Flagship are expected to begin in January 2027.

What Is XPENG’s Kunpeng REEV System?

Kunpeng is XPENG’s name for its range-extender technology, which the brand first showed in China in November 2024. A 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 110kW (148hp) works purely as a generator, charging the battery. It never drives the wheels. Two electric motors drive the wheels, powered by a 63.3kWh battery on an 800V platform.

The large battery allows for a higher pure electric range. In practice, most people can complete their weekly commutes without using a single drop of petrol. And the 60-litre fuel tank takes over on longer trips, whether that’s Abu Dhabi to Fujairah or a weekend in Oman. Because it sits on an 800V platform, it also fast-charges like a full EV. XPENG quotes 10 to 80 percent in under 12 minutes on a suitable DC charger.

In China, Kunpeng first appeared in the X9, G7 and P7+ before reaching the GX and G9L. The UAE gets it first in these two cars launched recently. 

XPENG GX: The Six-Seat Flagship

The GX measures 5,265mm long, 1,999mm wide and 1,800mm tall, with a 3,115mm wheelbase, which makes it longer than a Mercedes-Benz GLS or BMW X7. It has six seats in a 2+2+2 layout. The right-hand second-row seat is a zero-gravity lounger with 16-way adjustment, massage, ventilation and its own airbags, and the third row folds flat.

The tech list is long. There’s a 17.3-inch centre screen, an 8.8-inch driver display, an augmented-reality head-up display that projects an image equivalent to 88 inches and a 21.4-inch 3K roof screen for rear passengers, plus 33 speakers. The SUV has dual-chamber air suspension, adaptive dampers and steer-by-wire rear-wheel steering, which gives it a 5.4m turning radius. Other features include powered doors, electric side steps, AI projection headlights, a 109-litre front boot, 6kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) for running gear at a desert camp, and 11 airbags.

Performance is strong for something this size. XPENG quotes 0-100 km/h in 4.98 seconds and a 200 km/h top speed. The official ranges are 310km on pure electric mode and 1,585km combined on the NEDC cycle. With a depleted battery, XPENG quotes 6.19 L/100km, or about 16.2 km/l. XPENG says the battery’s thermal protection means it can withstand temperatures above 1,000°C. You can read more in our GX REEV tech story.

XPENG G9L: More Than A Larger G9

The G9L is a separate, larger car that sits above the G9. At 5,120mm long with a 3,100mm wheelbase, it is longer than the G9, with a longer wheelbase and one extra row of seating. Buyers can choose between 6 and 7-seat variants.

The powertrain matches the GX: 370kW (496hp) and 695Nm from two motors, all-wheel drive, a 63.3kWh battery, and the 1.5-litre range extender. The REEV SUV covers 310km on electricity and 1,210km combined on the NEDC cycle, charges from 10 to 80 percent in 10.9 minutes and reaches 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. 

Air suspension and rear-wheel steering are standard, and the cabin gets the same set of screens as the GX: a 17.3-inch centre display, an 8.8-inch driver display, the AR head-up display, and the 21.4-inch roof screen. There’s also a fridge, a zero-gravity front passenger seat, 23 speakers and 256-colour ambient lighting, though equipment offered in the UAE will depend on trim. If you want a sense of what the G9 EV is like, check out our XPENG G9 review.

XPENG GX vs G9L: Which One Should You Buy?

The two share a powertrain, so the choice comes down to size and price. The GX is the full-size luxury statement, with the longer body, a six-seat layout, and the lounge-style second row. The G9L costs AED 40,000 less, and is still a large three-row SUV with the same performance. The GX has the edge over the G9L only in luxury, tech, and styling.

XPENG GX And G9L Rivals In The UAE

At AED 299,000, the GX undercuts the Zeekr 9X by AED 70,900 and costs less than the Li L9. The G9L sits alongside the Lynk & Co 900 and the top Jetour G700 TopFire.

Where Can You Buy The XPENG GX And G9L In The UAE?

Both cars are sold through Gulf Star Motors, an Ali & Sons company, at the XPENG showrooms on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai and in Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, and on 800 XPENG (800 97364). XPENG also runs a parts hub in Jebel Ali that it says can supply service centres across the region within 24 hours. 

Editor’s Take

The GX was always going to be the main event, and still remains the flagship. But the G9L might sut turn out to be a great buy, especially for families who don’t necessarily need extravagant luxury. 

Two REEVs from XPENG, launched together, show that the brand has noticed what UAE buyers want: electric driving around town without range anxiety on a long highway run. The pricing undercuts most Chinese rivals with this much equipment, and the GX looks like a proper luxury SUV. We can’t wait to drive the cars, so stay tuned for the full review.

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