On May 20, the Xpeng GX officially launched. The new model is available in both all-electric and range-extended versions, with a total of eight trim levels. The official MSRP ranges from ￥279,800($41100) to ￥359,800($52900), bringing the discounted price range to ￥269,800($39700)–￥349,800($51400). As Xpeng’s first full-size flagship SUV, this model marks the company’s entry into the “large SUV” segment. However, the Xpeng GX is priced significantly lower than competitors such as the NIO ES8 and Zeekr 9X. He Xiaopeng, Chairman of Xpeng Group, admitted frankly, “This pricing was indeed very difficult.” After refining pricing proposals through multiple rounds and facing pressure from R&D and manufacturing costs, the final decision was made: as a car built for friends, it should demonstrate the utmost sincerity. It is worth noting that one of Xpeng Motors’ new initiatives for 2026 is the Robotaxi, and this new chapter is unfolding based on the Xpeng GX. According to the company, the Xpeng GX is a technological masterpiece built for the L4 era. For individual consumers, the true value lies in the “Robo,” not the “taxi.” This highly tech-forward Xpeng flagship does not merely offer users a “business model”; rather, it redefines the fundamental logic of the automobile through its Robotaxi capabilities. Embedding Intelligence into Every Corner of the Vehicle As the vehicle platform for Xpeng’s Robotaxi, the Xpeng GX is built on the SEPA 3.0 architecture and designed for the L4 era. As China’s first fully in-house developed, factory-installed, mass-produced Robotaxi prototype, the Xpeng GX is equipped with Xpeng’s most cutting-edge intelligent driving technology. According to reports, the vehicle features up to 3,000 TOPS (in the top-spec model)—the industry’s highest effective intelligent driving computing power—providing the computational foundation for processing massive amounts of data required for full-scenario intelligent driving. Xpeng’s second-generation VLA serves as the vehicle’s algorithmic core, supporting capabilities such as parking in highway service areas and roaming within campuses. Furthermore, when combined with the second-generation VLM, the Xpeng GX enables voice-controlled driving, including turning, accelerating, and even searching for destinations. These groundbreaking features stem from Xpeng’s fundamental reimagining of automotive architecture. For instance, the Xpeng GX is equipped with a native by-wire chassis designed for the era of physical AI, integrating the X-VMC Intelligent Fusion System, by-wire hydraulic braking, by-wire front-wheel steering, dual-chamber hydraulic braking, an intelligent all-wheel-drive system, and by-wire rear-wheel steering. This approach comprehensively redefines the handling experience of large vehicles and significantly improves the communication efficiency of in-vehicle commands. More importantly, the Xpeng GX has taken safety to new heights. The X-VMC Intelligent Fusion System enables the Xpeng GX to achieve the industry’s highest AEB braking speed of 150 km/h and the highest AES evasion speed of 130 km/h in scenarios such as polished ice surfaces, snow and ice stability control, tire blowout stability in curves, and dynamic driving. It also supports AES functionality on icy, wet, and low-traction surfaces, proactively anticipating and avoiding various driving hazards. In addition, the Xpeng GX introduces a key feature: the Driver Disability Assistance System. In highway autonomous driving scenarios, it can accurately detect driver incapacitation and automatically execute a full sequence of operations, including activating hazard lights, performing intermittent braking to wake the driver, smoothly changing lanes, and locating an emergency area. Notably, the Xpeng GX incorporates extensive safety redundancies across six core systems: steer-by-wire, braking, propulsion, communications, power supply, and unlocking. It shares aerospace-grade safety redundancy technology with flying cars, eliminating the risk of vehicle loss of control in all scenarios. Another Contender Joins the Full-Size SUV Market Setting aside its advanced autonomous driving technology, the Xpeng GX is also an outstanding product in the era of full-size SUVs. With its imposing full-size dimensions of 5,265 mm × 1,999 mm × 1,800 mm and an ultra-long wheelbase of 3,115 mm, the Xpeng GX stands out as a leader among full-size SUVs. The benefits of its full-size dimensions lie in the exceptional expandability of its interior space. According to the manufacturer, the first and second rows offer space rivaling that of ultra-luxury D-segment sedans, while the third row matches the spaciousness of top-tier MPVs. It is also the only model in its class to feature electric 0-180° reclining third-row seats that can fully recline to a flat position. Additionally, the Xpeng GX is equipped with two zero-gravity seats, further enhancing its luxurious seating configuration. Notably, the Xpeng GX is the world’s only three-row, six-seat SUV equipped with electric three-fold seats. The third row supports independent stowage for both seats, and the Xpeng GX can flexibly switch between 4-, 5-, and 6-seat configurations based on travel needs. The vehicle is further equipped with 62 storage compartments, meeting all-scenario storage demands for family outings. Furthermore, in the trend of bringing home into the car, the Xpeng GX doesn’t just follow the crowd—it leads with superior features. Take the refrigerator, for example: the Xpeng GX is equipped with an AI-powered, germ-free, air-cooled, dual-door, dual-temperature-zone in-car refrigerator. It is the industry’s first in-car refrigerator to utilize PST pulse sterilization technology, achieving a 99.99% germ elimination rate. Combined with built-in activated carbon, it effectively prevents food spoilage and odor transfer. The independent dual-temperature zone design is also an industry first, with a temperature range of -6°C to 50°C that accommodates both refrigeration and heating. Its 12.75-liter capacity is notably spacious; by comparison, the Li Auto L9’s in-car refrigerator has a capacity of just 10 liters. In addition, the Xpeng GX features the world’s first AI-dimming privacy glass, covering all windows in the second and third rows with zone-specific adjustment capabilities. It is equipped with the Quiet Sensation Gentle Air Central Air Conditioning 2.0, featuring the newly added Forest Breeze AI air conditioning system, which boasts the largest overhead surround air vents in its class. Furthermore, the Lingjing AI Sound System Max, paired with a 21.4-inch 3K high-definition eye-protection display, has transcended the scope of a conventional “TV.” In terms of audio, the vehicle features 33 Hi-Fi-grade speakers throughout, delivering an industry-first “AI Immersive Dual Surround” sound experience; the infotainment
