The GX, which is hardly four months old, is Xpeng’s new six-seat flagship SUV. It is available with pure-electric and range-extender electric powertrains in China, and has garnered plenty of interest from the global market, including the UK.
Travelling to Southeast Asia last month, we had the opportunity to experience the Xpeng GX EREV variant (Power X Ultra), and here’s everything we observed during our time with the SUV.
Design
The Xpeng GX is unmistakably inspired by the reductive design of the Range Rover. Though it is imposing, the three-row SUV maintains a relatively clean exterior, and aspects like the lighting style, wheel design, and the front wing element feel like a wink to British designs.
Its grille-free upper fascia features slim daytime running lights. We noticed that the main headlights are housed vertically near the outer edges of the bumper. Though not unusual, this is where the fog lamps are typically positioned. An active lower intake supplies cooling air to the range-extender powertrain.
A large clamshell bonnet, flush door handles and uninterrupted side-window surfaces, and the lack of sharp body lines contribute to its upmarket feel. At the rear, the GX features a full-width light signature, an integrated clamshell tailgate and ‘Power X Ultra’ lettering that identifies the range-extender version.
Interior
The Xpeng GX has a 2+2+2 seating layout and uses Nappa leather upholstery in the Ultra version. Both front seats and the second-row captain’s chairs offer heating, ventilation and 16-point massage functions. The front passenger seat and right-hand second-row seat also include a zero-gravity mode.
A 180 mm-wide central passage provides access to the third row. The rearmost seats have heating, electrically adjustable headrests and backrests that can recline. They can also fold individually into the floor. Xpeng quotes 673 litres of luggage capacity with all six seats in use and up to 1,748 litres with the third row stored.
The dashboard combines an 8.8-inch instrument display with a 17.3-inch central touchscreen and an 88-inch augmented-reality head-up display. The Ultra also includes a 21.4-inch 3K rear entertainment screen, an 8-inch rear control panel and a 33-speaker audio system with dedicated front and rear listening zones.
Other noteworthy features include three-zone climate control, two 50-watt wireless chargers and a dual-door refrigerator with separately controlled temperature compartments.
Experience in the Xpeng GX
At 5’7″, I had no trouble getting into or out of the GX. The vehicle’s front and rear doors can open and close electrically. Deployable side steps further aid ingress and egress, and they sit flush with the body when the vehicle is locked.
Visibility through the windscreen and side windows is good, and the digital rear-view mirror provides a decent view behind the vehicle.
The driver’s seat is wide and offers good back, shoulder, and under-thigh support, while the lumbar support is excellent. I had easily more than eight inches of headroom. The steering wheel has physical buttons and scroll wheels, which should make frequently used functions easy to access.
Considering the price, material quality is decent overall. Soft-touch materials cover even the lower sections of the dashboard and doors, while the A-pillars feature soft-touch upholstery.
The headliner also looks rich. However, the gloss-black and metal-look silver plastics on the steering column stalks look a little cheap, while some of the metallic inserts elsewhere in the cabin feel artificial.
The second-row seats offer good back and shoulder support, along with heating, ventilation, and massage functions. Under-thigh support is decent, although I wish the seat cushions were slightly longer. There is more than enough knee room and legroom, and I had around six inches of headroom.
Second-row amenities include a central touchscreen for music playback and climate controls, two 60-watt USB Type-C ports, and cup holders that open at the press of a button. The armrest of the seat behind the front passenger can be folded up electrically, and this seat also has an additional USB Type-C port. The seat behind the driver misses out on both features.
The third-row seatbacks are quite upright in their default position, but buttons located beside the electrically adjustable headrest controls allow them to recline to an angle of approximately 110–120 degrees.
The third-row seats also feature heating and offer decent under-thigh support. Legroom is generous, while I had around three inches of headroom with the seatback upright.
Third-row passengers get 60-watt USB Type-C ports, cup holders, and slots for smartphones. Buttons on either side also allow them to dim the quarter glass panels for greater privacy.
Specifications
The GX measures 5,265 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width and 1,800 mm in height, while its wheelbase spans 3,115 mm. It comes with 21-inch wheels as standard, while staggered 22-inch wheels with 265/40 R22 front and 285/40 R22 rear tyres are optional. Electrically deployable side steps are also available.
The GX Power X Ultra uses a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine as a generator and two electric motors for all-wheel drive. The front asynchronous motor produces 160 kW, while the rear permanent-magnet motor develops 210 kW.
Combined output stands at 370 kW (503 PS) and 695 Nm of torque. Xpeng claims a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.98 seconds and a 200 km/h (124 mph) top speed.
A 63.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery provides a claimed electric range of 430 km (267 miles) under the CLTC cycle. With its 60-litre fuel tank, the GX has a quoted combined range of 1,585 km (985 miles).
Its 800-volt electrical system and 5C charging capability allow a claimed 10-80% DC charging time of approximately 11.7 minutes.
The chassis comprises double-wishbone front suspension, H-arm multi-link rear suspension, dual-chamber air springs and adaptive dampers. Rear-wheel steering is standard and reduces the turning radius to 5.4 metres. The GX also supports 6 kW vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-vehicle power supply.
Price & Release Date
Xpeng launched the GX in China on 20 May 2026. The range-extender line-up is priced between CNY 289,800 (GBP 31,891) and CNY 359,800 (GBP 39,594).
Xpeng has just announced that it is taking ownership of its UK operations, which are currently led by distributor IML, which will continue providing operational support services. While the G6 is the lone model in the UK line-up, the company plans to expand with the L03 and X9.
While there’s no official confirmation, the flagship GX could lead to interesting reactions if presented in the UK.
Since 2014, I’ve worked as an international automotive editor, attending global motor shows, industry events, media drives, and tracking the latest developments across the sector, with a particular focus on electrified vehicles.
