Xpeng Australia just put the brakes on the speculation.
They confirmed the GX will land Down Under.
It is the brand’s new global flagship SUV. But there is a catch. Launch timing? Still unknown.
We know it arrives. We don’t know when.
Speaking at the Melbourne Brand Day event, Xpeng’s head of international development, Alex Tang, made it clear this vehicle is a priority. It has already launched in China to strong sales. The factory is currently fighting production quotas to meet demand.
“I can confirm that the GX will come,” Tang said. “It’s our flagship now.”
How Big Is The Xpeng GX?
The GX is massive.
It sits on Xpeng’s new SEPA 3.0 architecture. That is an 800V system designed for faster charging and better power delivery. The length? 5265mm.
That makes it longer than a Range Rover Sport (5152mm).
The wheelbase stretches 3115mm. In China, it is offered in a six-seat configuration.
To put that scale into perspective, compare it to the upcoming Xpeng G9L. The G9L is coming to Australia in November 2026. It is 5120mm long with a 3100mm wheelbased. The GX is bigger in every dimension.
It is also larger than the Zeekr 9X, which is expected to debut here with a base price around $110,000–$120,000 Xpeng’s current priciest model, the X9 people mover, tops out at $109,000+ before on-road costs. So, where will the GX sit? Probably higher. But Xpeng hasn’t said yet.
The Powertrain Options: EV vs EREV
In China, you have two choices.
One is a pure electric vehicle (EV). The other is an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), which uses a small petrol engine as a generator to extend range.
Which one should you want? That depends on how often you drive beyond 500km without plugging in.
The EV Route
You get a single-motor rear-wheel-drive setup. A 270kW motor pushes 465Nm of torque. Battery size is 91.9kWh.
Claimed range? 665km on the CLTC cycle. 0–100km/h takes 6.97 seconds.
Upgrade to the all-wheel-drive flagship spec. Now you add a 160kW front motor. Total output jumps to 430kW. 695Nm. Battery ups to 110kWh. Range hits 750km (CLTC). Zero to 100 in just 4.7 seconds.
The EREV Route
Same torque (695Nm). Same 0–100 time (5.0 seconds). But different method.
A 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine acts as a range extender. Combined with a 63.3kWh batterY, you get a total range of 1585km. That includes 430km of electric-only driving. Fuel tank holds 60 liters.
Charging And Interior Tech
Both powertrains support ultra-fast charging. You can top up from 10–80% in 12 minutes.
Inside, it’s all screens.
- Driver: 8.8-inch digital cluster.
- Center: 17.3-inch floating touchscreen.
- Rear: 8.0-inch control screens for backseat passengers.
- Optional: A 21.4-inch rear entertainment display.
Standard across the range is Nappa leather. Heated and ventilated front seats. Twelve-way power adjustment for the driver. A heated leg rest for the passenger.
Second-row captain’s chairs fold. A wide 180mm aisle lets you walk to the third row. Which, yes, folds flat.
Audio comes from a 23-speaker system. A 33-speaker upgrade is available if you need more thump. Ambient lighting wraps around the roof and footwells in three layers. They call it ‘Galaxy’ lighting.
Safety And Pricing
Xpeng isn’t skimping on safety.
There are 11 airbags. Coverage includes all three rows. ISOFIX points are in the second and third rows. Advanced driver assistance features traffic sign recognition, rear cross-traffic alerts, and safe exit warnings.
Other standard kit includes:
- Digital smartphone key
- 21-inch alloy wheels (22-inch optional)
- Six exterior color options
- Three interior color palettes
Price Tag Uncertainty
In China, the GX EV starts at ¥279.8k ($59k USD). The EREV starts at ¥289.8k ($61k USD).
It undercuts rivals like the Li Auto L8 and Aito M8 locally in China. But the Australian dollar is different. And import costs exist.
Xpeng’s most expensive current offering is the X9 AWD at ~$109k.
If the GX is larger and more premium, it will likely breach the $120k barrier. Especially with Zeekr’s 9X entering the market at a similar price point.
We will have to wait for official figures. But the hardware is here. The question is just when the paperwork catches up.
