BMW iX vs. XPeng G9 - Can European Luxury Keep Up With China? (ENG) - Review and Comparison

In today's in-depth video, we're putting two electric luxury SUVs head-to-head: the European BMW iX and its bold challenger from China, the XPeng G9! Can European automotive heritage and a bold redesign stand up to China's latest technological prowess and a competitive price point? This is the ultimate electric SUV comparison you've been waiting for!

The BMW iX is a mid-sized electric SUV that has been a topic of debate since its 2021 debut, largely because of its bold design. We’ll be answering a key question: with its recent LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) facelift, has the BMW iX improved in look and performance? Is its promised 700 km range a reality?

The XPeng G9 is an electric SUV from China that is confidently taking on giants like the Lexus RX, BMW iX, and Volvo XC90. But is it truly a luxurious, spacious, and technologically advanced electric SUV? We'll find out if it has what it takes to compete in the global market.

In this detailed car review, we will look at:

Exterior design and dimensions

Boot space (trunk) and rear seat comfort

Cockpits and interior tech

Ride and handling

Real-world performance and price comparison

BMW iX Facelift – Key Information:

↔ BMW iX dimensions:
✔ length: 4965 mm
✔ width: 1970 mm
✔ height: 1695 mm
✔ wheelbase: 3000 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 500-1750 L

💲 BMW iX xDrive45 starting price: 83 500 euro

💲 BMW iX xDrive60 price as tested: 125 715 euro


XPeng G9 – Key Information:

↔ XPeng G9 dimensions:
✔ length: 4891 mm
✔ width: 1937 mm
✔ height: 1680 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2998 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 660-1576 L (+71 L frunk)

💲 XPeng G9 RWD Standard Range starting price: 59 600 euro

💲 XPeng G9 RWD Long Range price as tested: 68 560 euro

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Chapters:
0:00 intro
1:00 design
1:58 dimensions
2:30 boot BMW
3:40 frunk XPeng
4:08 boot XPeng
4:55 rear seat BMW
5:41 rear seat XPeng
7:03 cockpit BMW
8:04 BMW app
8:30 automatic parking BMW
9:07 cockpit XPeng
10:12 XPeng app
10:20 automatic parking XPeng
11:40 driving impressions BMW
14:25 driving impressions XPeng
18:10 Euro NCAP
18:19 pricing
18:48 conclusion