THE BEST CHINESE CAR I'VE EVER DRIVEN | Xpeng G9

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[@SpFour]

Long press the buttons on the steering wheel and you can customize the drivers display with the functionality you said you were missing

[@Iliri-lo6nj]

G9 it’s amazing, I am looking to buy one. Amazing review

[@MasterChief37]

This is a hell of a lot of car for the money. I thought it was impressive when I drove it in December. The smaller G6 should also be impressive when it arrives this year.

[@NicklasToft]

If you hold down the scroll wheel you can chage it to maps, music etc on both sides :)

[@hardykoehler]

I am ready to buy - love to see the upgrades to the software. Love design, material, screen setup.

[@barylmandrillen]

Suggest to wait for the next OTA and see if Xpeng actually provides updates as promised for 6-12 months. G9 performance owner with all options. Lots of great hardware, but huge let down by Xpeng not bug fixing 😱😭 Last update in November only fixed battery issues not assistant, heat pump/AC, etc. Frustrating

[@MasterChief37]

@@barylmandrillenthe XPeng hasn’t been available in Europe for 6-12 months. The first customer cars were delivered end of October early November.

[@stalehelvik6316]

Max payload limit is 365 kg Included driver.

[@michellangue3523]

Kris, do you also test the DYB SEAL? I like this car but want more drive info. Thanks

[@shawneal1]

Great rewviw - I see, youtube, tik tok etc in the app menu - so do all those apps come installed in the infotainment system & you can add what you want - or is that third part software ?

[@trkvam6729]

Hi. What your opinion about the orange seats and possobility to get colourvstaon from jeans etc. Will it be a problem with that?

[@pmrocha26]

Nice review! Just a couple of questions... It only has 2-speed (non-auto) windshield wipers? Does that work ok? I see that the blinker stalk always returns to the center position - does it notify you in any way when the blinkers auto-cancel? It annoys me to no end when I turn the blinkers back on when I'm actually trying to cancel it... I really don't know if all of these kind of stalks work the same.

[@FamosSportConsultancy-oo2ps]

The auto works fine. I think i only changed that setting in 8000km. If you hit the blinker soft, it will blink 3 times and quit. If you hit it harder it will stay on untill your car is in a straight position again. I hope that answers your question

[@rvineyard5770]

It has a rain sensor. The auto mode is pretty good.

[@pmrocha26]

Regarding the blinker question, I was just wondering if, when returning the wheels to the straight position, you know exactly when the blinker was (automatically) cancelled - other than just not hearing them anymore (on the regular stalks, there is no missing it popping back into center position). We have plenty of "soft" crossroads, where the blinkers will either auto-cancel or not, depending on a tiny bit of extra steering wheel rotation, so sometimes I end up turning the blinkers back on while trying to cancel (or going with the blinkers on for a few seconds when I thought it was enough to auto-cancel)... Annoying (to me), though not a big issue - just wondering if it is the same with other car brands. ​@@FamosSportConsultancy-oo2ps

[@MrGanbat84]

This is very high quality car for sure. I want to buy one in next year.

[@vrahmadi1]

Amazing car

[@MrGanbat84]

Is this car warm in harsh winter country? In cold condition how long it will drive with one full charging?

[@maxharmify]

A nice car! I am ready to have one.

[@mackan7086]

I guess having the wheel adjustment in the screen makes it possible to be included in the user profile

[@hardykoehler]

Ah, did not know this. Just see lots of newer reviews that sound promising and I love the car from the look and feel. It will be ready to order in Germany in April. So still some time to fix SW. But knowing that Volkswagen invested 700 Mio for the software lets me hope there is a maniacal focus on fixing. Alternative for me is Polestar3 (currently drive the PS2) and EL6 from Nio. Not made up my mind finally.

[@reginald7214]

Tough choices. So many good models. Good luck!

[@imwsss726]

VW´s investment is for chinese market, which Xpeng has industry-leading infotainment and ADAS experience. But when it comes to Europe they need to rewrite lots of software to fit the EU regulation and reality, plus they don’t have much engineering power in europe. So I think currently almost all CN cars in europe still need some time to fix their software.

[@fischguide]

If they fix the Software Bugs and Problems and the Performance G9 is still under 70 K in 2025- this will be my new Car. I am currently driving a EV6-AWD GT line but want more Space :-)

[@user-lq4wc7zo5n]

@krisrifa What are your thoughts on the value on used market in a few years? What about this car says that it will be a better valued car than a lot of its competitors? Thanks.

[@reginald7214]

Only nio will have value down the road. All the other evs will be paperweights once the warranty runs out. We are seeing it with Tesla and Hertz already. Finite life spans.

[@JesperDahlin]

@@reginald7214 will Nio keep value because of the batteryswap? Or why are they so strong? Thanks

[@reginald7214]

@@JesperDahlin yes, the swap. Always get a brand new battery. For example, you can take the first nio the 2018 es8 and put in the brand new 100kwh or brand new 150 kWh semi solid state battery today. No obsolescence. A 2o18 Tesla is a piece of crap. A used Hertz ev is even worse.

[@reginald7214]

@@JesperDahlin and of course China will have yearly battery health checks you need to pass or your car is not drivable. Europe will go the same route as well.

[@poulpedersen5363]

Thanks for the review, but I'm disappointed that you don't go more into it flaws, such as the assistant systems being basically useless, not Matrix headlights, no HUD etc. that is to be expected in a car in this segment.

[@user-jw4nz8km2x]

Its amazing car spec by spec and considering price. Problem is that the exterior is like overgrown Hyundai Kona and that design definetly does not work at all. Expecialy overgrown like this. Interior on the other hand is pretty nice.

[@patrikwallentinson2181]

Dålig farthållare och lane-assistant? Vem vill ha det när man kör 4000 mil/år oavsett hur bra den är i övrigt? Kommer det uppdateringar?

[@KrisRifa]

Adaptive Cruise og auto-steering er noe bruker hele tiden på motorveien og mye på landevei. Det gjør turen tryggere og mer avslappet. Så jeg vil si det er VELDIG viktig. Men er også helt individuelt.

[@patrikwallentinson2181]

@@KrisRifa Såklart man gör men just i denna bilen har dom kritiserat att den är väldigt känsligt och inte fungerar lika bra som hos andra tex BMW/Audi som är mkt bra. Vad säger du?

[@nicaadrian4352]

It has vegan leather or real leather?

[@rvineyard5770]

With the upgrade package it is real leather

[@tonypaca3015]

g9 is nice

[@stalehelvik6316]

Its a great car if your lightweight/small in size😅

[@IsaacGbornor_gv]

My second comment , please Mr KRISS RIFA Did you buy the XPENG G9 in NORWAY ??? AND PLEASE ANY CONTACT OF THE dealership , SHOULD ONE IN ANOTHER PART OF EUROPE 🌍 WANT TO COME TO NORWAY AND DRIVE BACK HOME ,,,??? ANY CONTACT OR PLACE TO BUY ONE THANKS MR Kris

[@deezet9518]

The discrepancy with these cars and this one in particular is, we still are in “button mode”. We want to activate everything by pressing or tapping “buttons”, digital or not. But the Chinese cars are very much concentrated on voice command. Actually they are very great in understanding speech. You basically can have a conversation with your car, instructing it to do what you want.

[@KrisRifa]

Pretty sure you can’t turn or warnings and systems using voice command. Not to mention adjusting the steering wheel or mirrors 🙈

[@agusedyanto3324]

I also prefer "buttons" but I think it's just a matter of habit, once "used to" then everything will be easy to pleasant😅

[@godofdun]

That infotainment sounds maddening.

[@IsaacGbornor_gv]

Beautiful and Luxurious for $36.500 Dallars in China , AND €45.000 EUROS ,,,EQUIVALENT ,,IN NORWAY i may say ALL EUROPE 🌍 NICE

[@Asian_Connection]

No one believes you because everyone is in denial. Xpeng should license it xnpg to other car maker.

[@agusedyanto3324]

Nobody requires licensing the technology, that's their right

[@enigmatum]

VW probably negotiated exclusive rights to all of XPeng’s tech.

[@cocoaiscool2709]

I mean if volkswagen trust them, why not?

[@AndrewTSq]

but do we trust Volkswagen?

[@dr.andersonsghost4315]

The Chinese themselves don't hold this car in as high a regard as you do. For the price in China, it's apparently just another decent option in its segment.

[@KrisRifa]

I mean, not sure what to say here. Are we talking about people who have owned more than 10 luxury cars in the past ten years. Are we talking about people who test EVs for a living a drive around 100k km per year in the newest electric cars? I tested most of the other Chinese luxury offerings here in on the channel, and none of them come close to this.

[@-Loth-]

Maybe, they have a lot of competition in this class in China that we don't have in Europe. Li Auto for example. It's also depends on how its priced compared to the competition, here in Norway its pretty cheap, all things considered.

[@FUCKYOU6677]

​@@-Loth- Li Auto is not purely electric, it operates as a hybrid. Chinese consumers perceive European brands as more "exclusive" than domestic ones, which is a significant factor influencing their preferences. However, Xpeng has been successful in China as a purely electric brand.

[@dr.andersonsghost4315]

@@KrisRifa In China, there is insanely more competition in this class, or any class of vehicles for that matter. G9 is just another option and not really that highly regarded. Most Chinese EVs sold in Europe, including those from BYD, are mass segment EVs whose prices have long reached parity with their petrol counterparts, but in Europe they're somehow almost twice as expensive as in China and are therefore being compared to more premium offerings from their European counterparts based on their pricing. Moreover, their technical underpinnings are two to four generations behind what is considered cutting edge in China, which is why they're sold so cheaply there. In general, new Chinese EVs are probably at least five years ahead of their European counterparts, if not more. It really is a completely different world out there. The home market is by far the number one priority for Chinese carmakers, which explains why only a tiny fraction of their mass market and often technically obsolete models are exported and why their driver assistance features have been completely neutered, because they simply haven't bothered.

[@novon04]

Most of the chinese reviewers are bought and paid for, at least that is the feeling I get when I watch some translated reviews. Also the reviews seem to be really "shallow".

[@shariqmirzaa4742]

You are spoiling your video with your sponsor advertisments... Inform viewers to skip what ever the seconds to continue the original video before your advertisement.... It sucks.... Please.... Thank you....

[@stalehelvik6316]

Its crap since max payload is 365 kg. That is a big issue if your a family of 5 with a dog. Good Luck with having a dangerous car too drive when its over max payload. But pl forget about that. Yes i have tested it and i loved it and ordered it but cancelled it when i found out the max payload limit.

[@KrisRifa]

Payload is often limited by the wheels and tires, not the car. Remember when I worked with wheels and tires ten years ago and the first Model S came out. It was a nightmare to find wheels and tires with enough weight ratings. With than being said. Payload is in addition to the driver. That means you can carry 91kgs of passengers. Don't think you are going to want to travel on any long trips with four 91kgs adults + the driver. You can carry say three adults passengers at 90kgs and still have around 100kgs for luggage. Don't understand why and how people are going to carry so much weight. Get a bigger car ;)

[@Kiuhek]

@@KrisRifa A bigger car is a tank tho

[@ytl6674]

I think it is 450 kg, but maybe different in your country

[@agusedyanto3324]

I think that's just a stipulation from the manufacturer for safety reasons, it doesn't mean the car isn't strong enough to run with a load of 730 kg😅

[@AndrewTSq]

@@agusedyanto3324 I think you will feel problems with very bad braking (even with regeneration), and also the suspension etc will take a hit. Ive seen cars that was overloaded, and the handling is really bad. Would not recommend.

[@Mr11ESSE111]

they are all garbage, even chinese sayed now at winter that EVs are garbage and batteries are for shit!!

[@allannielsen1546]

You need to go back to sleep.

[@AndrewTSq]

Is it that chinese video where people drive around with blankets on them cause they are freezing?

[@Mr11ESSE111]

@@allannielsen1546 you need to buy new brain

[@Rav01508]

El-Prix 2023 norway test. XPENG G9 SCORED WELL

[@Mr11ESSE111]

@@Rav01508 they sre all fine for few days ,they need to be fine for few years or 10 at least and that is very rare with EV !!they won't be EV car which could drive long as ICE which many peoples have 20-30 years or some over that