XPeng GX vs AITO M9

XPeng GX
AED 245,000

XPeng GX

6 seats · 496 hp · Range extender
AITO M9
AED 260,000

AITO M9

6 seats · 666 hp · Range extender
Key specs
SpecXPeng GXAITO M9
Starting priceAED 245,000AED 260,000
Body typeSUV · Full-size SUVSUV · Full-size luxury SUV
Dimensions5265 × 1999 × 1800 mm · 3115 mm wheelbase5285 × 2026 × 1845 mm · 3125 mm wheelbase (Ultimate long-wheelbase: 5402 mm long, 3236 mm wheelbase)
Seats65/6
Powertrain1.5T range-extender EREV, dual motor (63.3 kWh LFP)1.5T EREV, dual-motor AWD (BEV and tri-motor versions also offered)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Cargo space673 L206 L
Max power496 hp666 hp
Torque695 Nm765 Nm
0–100 km/h5.0 s4.5 s
Top speed200 km/h220 km/h
Combined range1,585 km1,405 km
EV-only range430 km378 km
Consumption21.8 kWh/100 km in EV mode (EREV, CLTC). The BEV AWD is rated 15.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC). The UAE preview quotes 1,240 km total and 310 km electric range on a different cycle.Not disclosed
Charging800V platform with 5C supercharging. The BEV AWD is claimed to add 525 km (CLTC) in 12 minutes. A DC charge time for the EREV's 63.3 kWh LFP pack was not found in the sources reviewed.800V platform, DC 30–80% in about 15 min (per CarNewsChina database); V2L/V2H supported
Airbags1112
Driver assistanceXNGP with L4-ready hardware: 3+1 Turing chips, 3,000 TOPS (2,250 TOPS on Ultra trims; lower trims have fewer chips). No roof lidar reported. The China-spec UAE Ultra is not locally ADAS-certified; the GCC-spec Flagship adds a fully certified ADAS package (Level 2).Huawei ADS 5, six lidars as standard (including an 896-line unit), AEB up to 130 km/h
Safety index8.5/108.5/10
WarrantyUAE: Ultra (China-spec) 5 yr / 120,000 km vehicle and 8 yr / 160,000 km battery; Flagship (GCC-spec) 7 yr / 160,000 km vehicle and 8 yr / 160,000 km battery. Terms for other Gulf markets and China were not found.China: typically 8 years / 160,000 km on battery and powertrain. UAE: official terms not published. Grey-import dealers set their own cover, commonly about 3–5 years.
Screens17.3" center screen + 21.4" ceiling-mounted rear screen, plus AR-HUD and a digital rear-view mirrorHarmony Cockpit 5.2 with a multi-screen dashboard and rear-seat entertainment display (exact 2026 panel sizes not published; the first-generation car had 12.3" + 15.6" + 16")
Speakers3343
Comfort highlightsSecond-row captain chairs with zero-gravity mode, power leg rests, heating, ventilation and 16-point massage. Third row folds electrically, with a built-in noise-cancelling fridge, powered doors and deployable side steps. Active noise cancellation keeps range-extender noise rise to about 0.5 dB, and the GX has rear-wheel steering and active suspension.Zero Gravity seats, dual-chamber air suspension with continuously variable dampers, ±8° rear-wheel steering, Nappa leather and wood trim, rear projection/entertainment screen. The Ultimate trim adds active suspension and a 43-speaker audio system.
MotorClash rating★ 3.8 / 5★ 4.2 / 5
SummaryEarly reviewers praise the cabin space, material quality for the price, seat comfort, aggressive pricing and long range, and Electrek called it XPeng's most impressive vehicle. Criticisms are some cheap-looking trim pieces, a heavy Range Rover design resemblance, no independent crash rating yet, and an unproven Gulf service and parts network; China-spec UAE cars also lack the certified ADAS of the later Flagship.Reviewers and owners praise the lounge-like cabin, Huawei tech, 1,400 km+ range and value against BMW X7/Mercedes GLS-class rivals. Criticisms include its sheer size, an intrusive rear screen, mixed owner comfort ratings, and unclear warranty and service backing in the UAE.

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