The Chinese language NEV maker Xpeng started presales of the 2025 mannequin 12 months X9 minivan in China with a 40,000 yuan (~5,500 USD) larger worth than the 2024 mannequin. He Xiaopeng’s firm goes in opposition to the development of steady worth discount. As an alternative, the corporate seemingly enhanced the Xpeng X9’s gear.
The Xpeng X9 minivan began gross sales in China in January 2024. The family-focused mannequin was obtainable for buy in a 359,800 – 419,800 yuan (49,250 – 57,450 USD) worth vary. Regardless of providing some spectacular tech akin to air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and the XNGP driver’s help system, the X9 hasn’t turn out to be a sizzling vendor. Its cumulative deliveries from January 2024 to February 2025 are 23,309 models, in accordance with the China EV DataTracker.
On April 8, Xpeng kicked off presales of the 2025 mannequin 12 months X9 minivan. Based on the automaker, the newly launched minivan has 496 up to date elements. What’s extra, Xpeng went in opposition to the grain by seemingly elevating the value of the minivan.
Extra concerning the 2025 Xpeng X9
At first sight, the 2025 Xpeng X9 retains the looks of its predecessor. Nonetheless, it has some noticeable highlights. Certainly one of them is the absence of the LiDAR on the roof. Xpeng switched to a extra vision-based driver’s help system and averted the utilization of sunshine detection and ranging sensors. The ADAS of the brand new automobile is much like the just lately up to date Xpeng G6 and G9. The X9 affords new exterior colours and two wheel designs.
The Xpeng X9 boasts dimensions of 5293/1988/1785 mm and a wheelbase of 3160 mm. Regardless of its giant measurement, its drag coefficient is 0.227 Cd. It’s virtually pretty much as good because the Tesla Mannequin Y Juniper’s quantity. Decrease drag interprets into much less vitality consumption and wind noise at excessive speeds. Identical with the earlier mannequin, the 2025 X9 affords rear-wheel steering.
Inside of the Xpeng X9 has a 2+2+3 format. The brand new mannequin has zero-gravity second-row seats with an non-obligatory 16-point therapeutic massage. One other spotlight is a 21.4-inch monitor for the second-row passengers. Based on Xpeng, it’s the largest monitor in its class. The 2025 mannequin 12 months X9 additionally has a ten.8-liter fridge. Different options embrace a 220V energy outlet, twin 50W wi-fi charging pads, and folding tables. Based on the automaker, the inside supplies of the Xpeng X9 had been additionally enhanced.
Powertrain and presales
The entry-level Xpeng X9 has a single electrical motor within the rear axle with a peak energy of 235 kW (315 hp). The 4WD variant affords a peak energy of 370 kW (496 hp). So, it’s much like the earlier mannequin. The Xpeng X9’s vary reaches 740 km underneath CLTC situations.
The 2025 Xpeng X9 started presales in China with a beginning worth of 399,800 yuan (54,500 USD). It’s 40,000 yuan (5,500 USD) dearer than the 2024 mannequin. Nonetheless, there’s a likelihood Xpeng will seemingly reduce the X9’s worth through the upcoming launch ceremony.
