Xpeng X9 ROI Open in Malaysia – 3 Variants, Under RM300K?

Registration of interests for the upcoming Xpeng X9 EV MPV has been opened online, with three variants available.

Ahead of its local debut soon, Bermaz Xpeng has opened the registration of interests (ROIs) for its upcoming EV MPV model, the Xpeng X9. Previewed earlier this year, interested parties can state their interests on this luxury EV MPV via Xpeng Malaysia’s official website.

What’s interesting about the Xpeng Malaysia’s landing page for the X9 is that, aside from the usual bits of queries, there’s also an option for customers to directly book the car, thus allowing them to stay in front of the vehicle delivery queue in the future.

As unveiled during the preview event, the Malaysian-spec X9 will be available in three variants, namely the baseline Standard Range 2WD Pro, the mid-spec Long Range 2WD Pro, and the range-topping Long Range Plus 2WD Pro. Interestingly, the X9 is only available in a single top-spec Luxury variant in our neighbouring Thai market, so expect some changes to take place during its launch later.

Regardless of that, the baseline X9 variant is powered by a single, front-mounted (FWD) e-motor that packs 315 HP (235 kW) and 450 NM, which sees this behemoth completing a 0-100 KM/H sprint in 7.7 seconds. Juicing the baseline model is a smaller 84.5-kWh LFP-type battery pack that grants it up to 480 KM of WLTP range.

Moving on to the two Long Range variants, these models get a larger 101.15-kWh NMC battery pack that provides a longer maximum EV range of 575 KM (WLTP). Similarly, both the Malaysian-spec X9 Long Range 2WD variants use the same single e-motor setup as the Standard variant, meaning that we might not be getting the peppier dual-motor AWD model for our market.

Regardless of variants, all Malaysian-spec X9 will underpin the brand’s proprietary SEPA 2.0 platform with an 800-volt architecture, thus granting the MPV a DCFC rate of up to 330 kW, meaning that a 10-80% charge can be completed in just 20 minutes. Other interesting features primed on the X9 include an all-wheel steering system and a decent minimum turning radius of 5.4 metres—both helping drivers to manoeuvre this gargantuan MPV more easily.

On board, we’ve also been told that the Malaysian-bound X9 will be exclusively available in a three-row seven-seater form. The second-row seats comprise two captain-style Zero Gravity’ seats that are not only heated and ventilated but also can be fully reclined. Meanwhile, the third-row seats can be electrically folded down for better convenience, expanding the cargo space to 2,554 litres.

As for tech amenities, key highlights primed here include a massive 17.3-inch central infotainment screen, a 23-speaker XOpera sound system, a built-in refrigerator under the central console, stowaway tables for the second-row passengers, a separate 21.4-inch fold-down display for the rear passengers, a multi-colour ambient lighting system, and many more.

Once it debuts, the Xpeng X9 will be competing in the burgeoning luxury EV MPV marketspace, with current adversaries including the newly launched Denza D9 (from RM259,000), the Zeekr 009 (from RM349,800), and the Maxus Mifa 9 (from RM269,888).