Xpeng GX proven in first photographs – new flagship EV SUV with vary extender, Vary Rover-inspired design

Xpeng took to Weibo to put up the primary photographs of its new flagship crossover referred to as the GX, which it’s best to positively not confuse with a Vary Rover. Anticipated to make its public debut at this 12 months’s Auto Beijing in April, the GX will tackle different full-size SUVs offered in China such because the Li Auto L9, Real M9, Zeekr 9X and Denza N9.

Considered from the facet, the GX bears a hanging resemblance to the current-day Vary Rover, though the Xpeng mannequin sport design cues to keep away from a “Spider-Man pointing meme.” For starters, the face of the GX seems to function low-mounted lighting items, a full-width mild bar and no conventional grille.

The entrance doorways additionally lack the ornamental garnish seen on the Vary Rover, whereas the rear will get a horizontal mild bar as an alternative of downturned U-shaped signature. Judging by the photographs, the GX appears to be round 5.2 metres lengthy, as advised by CarNewsChina. We’re unsure if these retractable door handles will make the minimize contemplating China’s determination to ban hidden door handles ranging from January subsequent 12 months.

Internally recognized by its codename G01, the GX will undertake Xpeng’s Kunpeng Tremendous Electrical System, which is a range-extended electrical automobile (REEV) powertrain that’s stated to function 5C charging expertise and a hybrid vary of over 1,000 km.

The Weibo put up additionally reveals the GX to be an “AI-powered” six-seater. As with many Chinese language automobiles, the nation’s ministry of business and knowledge expertise (MIIT) will almost definitely publish specs of the GX in due time.

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