New XPENG X9 Launched In The UAE At AED 297,000

XPENG has officially launched the X9 electric MPV in the UAE, bringing its flagship seven-seater to the local market. The large luxury EV is now available through Gulf Star Motors, a subsidiary of Ali & Sons and the official XPENG distributor in the Emirates.

The XPENG X9 price in the UAE starts from AED 297,000, with the electric MPV available for viewing and test drives at XPENG showrooms in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Designed around families and chauffeur-driven customers, the X9 combines a seven-seat cabin with an 800V electrical architecture, ultra-fast charging, rear-wheel steering, air suspension and an extensive list of comfort features.

How Big Is The XPENG X9?

The XPENG X9 is a full-size MPV, measuring more than 5.2 metres long. The key dimensions include:

• Length: 5,293mm
• Width: 1,988mm
• Height: 1,785mm
• Wheelbase: 3,160mm
• Seats: 7
• Turning radius: 5.4 metres

Despite its considerable dimensions, manoeuvrability is one of the X9’s main highlights. Standard Active Rear-Wheel Steering allows the rear wheels to contribute when turning, giving the 5.3-metre-long MPV a claimed turning radius of only 5.4 metres.

What Does The XPENG X9 Look Like?

The X9 introduces XPENG’s Starship Design Language 2.0 to the MPV segment. Instead of the upright, boxy shape normally associated with large people carriers, the X9 adopts a more streamlined profile.

The front features a clean EV-style design, while its long roofline and large wheelbase maximise passenger space. Flush exterior elements and aerodynamic detailing also help reduce drag.

Exterior colour choices include Midnight Black, Arctic White, Lambent Cyan, Silver Frost and Matte Grey.

The large proportions are balanced by a relatively sleek roofline, making the X9 look closer to a futuristic luxury lounge than a conventional van-based MPV.

What Is The XPENG X9 Interior Like?

Passenger comfort is one of the X9’s biggest priorities. Its dedicated battery-electric platform provides a completely flat floor, helping create a claimed 7.7-square-metre cabin. The three-row layout uses a 2+2+3 configuration, with two individual captain seats occupying the second row.

The Cloud-sense Seat 3.0 second-row seats provide up to 14-way adjustment along with a Zero-Gravity seating function. The layout is designed to let passengers adopt a more relaxed seating position on longer journeys.

The cabin also includes:

• 21.4-inch rear entertainment screen
• Built-in intelligent refrigerator
• 27-speaker HiFi audio system
• Zero-Gravity second-row captain seats
• Electrically folding third row
• Multi-zone voice interaction
• Large central infotainment display
• Flat cabin floor

This combination gives the X9 a strong focus on rear-seat passengers, an important factor for premium MPV buyers in the UAE.

How Does The XPENG X9 Climate Control System Work?

Another unusual feature is XPENG’s immersive silent-breeze air-conditioning system. It uses more than 6,000 micro-vents around the cabin to distribute air more gently, rather than directing strong streams of cold air toward passengers.

This could be particularly useful in the UAE, where air-conditioning performance plays an important role in everyday comfort. The system is designed to provide faster and more even temperature control across the three rows while keeping airflow less noticeable to passengers.

How Practical Is The XPENG X9?

The X9 has been designed to function as both a seven-seat family vehicle and a large-capacity luxury transporter.

Its electrically operated third-row seats can fold completely into the floor at the press of a button. With the third row folded, cargo capacity can expand to as much as 2,554 litres.

According to XPENG, its submerged rear luggage compartment also allows the vehicle to carry seven suitcases even when all seven seats are occupied.

The long 3,160mm wheelbase and flat floor further improve passenger space, while the individual second-row seats make it easier to move between seating areas.

What Is The XPENG X9 Range?

The X9 uses an 800V high-voltage Silicon Carbide architecture, one of its most important technical features.

Key UAE launch figures include:

The combination of an 800V electrical system and high DC charging capability allows the X9 to recover a substantial amount of range during a short charging stop. Charging from 10% to 80% takes around 12 minutes under suitable fast-charging conditions.

How Does The XPENG X9 Drive?

XPENG has placed unusual emphasis on handling for a vehicle of this size. Along with Active Rear-Wheel Steering, the X9 features dual-chamber air suspension and an AI-controlled chassis system.

The system can detect road obstacles up to 30 metres ahead and prepare the suspension before the vehicle reaches them. Damping can then be adjusted to improve ride quality and body control.

What Technology Does The XPENG X9 Feature?

• The X9 is positioned as one of XPENG’s most technology-focused models. 
• Its Tianji XOS operating system runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chipset, providing the processing power for the digital cockpit and connected functions.
• The UAE launch specification includes a 17.3-inch central control screen, while a separate 21.4-inch display provides entertainment for rear passengers. 
• The X9 also supports all-scenario six-zone voice interaction, allowing commands to be recognised from different areas of the cabin. 
• The equipment list also includes intelligent parking technology, reversing assistance and a selection of driver-assistance functions.

What Driver Assistance Features Does It Have?

The X9 includes several Advanced Driver Assistance System functions, including:

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Centring Control
• Automatic Lane Change Assistance
• Intelligent Parking System
• Reversing Assist
• 360-degree assistance functions

These systems are designed to reduce driver workload, particularly during motorway driving and when manoeuvring a vehicle of this size in confined spaces.

How Safe Is The XPENG X9?

The X9 has been engineered around a high-strength passenger safety structure. The X9 has been designed to Euro NCAP five-star safety standards and uses a safety cage incorporating ultra-high-strength material.

Safety equipment includes:

• Nine airbags as standard
• High-strength safety cage
• Enhanced battery thermal protection
• Battery collision protection
• Advanced driver assistance systems
• Stability and braking assistance

Battery protection is particularly important in a large EV. The X9’s enhanced battery safety system is designed to provide additional protection against both thermal events and accident-related impacts.

How Much Does The XPENG X9 Cost In The UAE?

The XPENG X9 starts from AED 297,000 in the UAE. It is now available for viewing and test drives through XPENG showrooms in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The X9 enters an increasingly important premium MPV segment in the Emirates, but its fully electric powertrain gives it a different proposition from more traditional luxury people carriers.

With seven seats, up to 615km of WLTP range, 12-minute ultra-fast charging, Zero-Gravity captain seats, rear-wheel steering and air suspension, the X9 brings together several technologies that are rarely found in one large family vehicle.

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