XPENG G6 Long Range 87.5kWh Review
19 Sep 2024|16,616 views
What We Like
Futuristic exterior design
Great levels of head room and good space for rear passengers
Competent self-parking system
Good energy economy and a high maximum charging power
What We Dislike
Cabin can look a little drab
Lack of physical controls on the dashboard
This is the XPENG G6. It sports a distinctive set of LED elements at the front and rear, comes in a SUV body, and there's an all-electric drivetrain underneath - all parts of a formula that seems to already be the standard for new products from new Chinese brands here including the Omoda E5, BYD Atto 3, Zeekr X, or the MG 4.
But don't let its looks fool you. This XPENG is, in many ways, different from the rest of this lineup. Consider, for example, the fact that it measures in at 4,753mm long, placing it ahead in size against most of the Chinese SUVs we've seen arrive here recently. And there's also the fact that it comes (in this 'Long Range' variant, at least) with a sizeable 87.5kWh battery, which is far bigger than what we are used to from the Chinese.
But are these enough to find it favour amongst the Singaporean family?
The cabin of the XPENG G6 may look a little drab, but it actually is a practical and well thought out space
There is plenty to suggest so. Step into one of these G6s and you'll find a large infotainment screen alongside a slim driver's digital cluster, as is the norm in so many of these Chinese products.
The rest of the cabin is unexpectedly astute given its futuristic exterior. There's practical hard plastics in the lower sections, followed with a host of fabrics and leather covering everything else that makes sitting inside the G6 a rather nondescript experience, but live with one and you'll find it an ergonomic triumph that any busy family will appreciate.
Twin inductive smartphone charging pads and access to YouTube and a browser mean all will be kept entertained when waiting for a charging session to complete
There's plenty of space here for both front and rear passengers (with highlights including a flat floor for those at the rear and a ridiculous amount of head room for those at the front) alongside seats with soft bases so those at the back hopefully don't get too fidgety.
The dashboard here is absent of any physical controls but the driver has easy control over the critical speaker volume and air-conditioning fan speed via the scroll wheels on the steering wheel - and more critically, your passengers won't be fighting to set these themselves.
There are also two fast charging inductive pads just below that 14.9-inch infotainment system, so the two seated at the front can easily press away on your phones when stopped, and when it's time to move off, you'll be able to set the car into gear via a steering column-mounted stalk - a configuration that makes it a breeze to execute a three-point turn.
You'll be able to configure the XPENG G6 to your heart's content by configuring the various drive mode settings, and keeping track of available charge is also easy thanks to an accompanying app
And that's not the only thing that families will come to appreciate once the XPENG G6 gets on the road.
The ride here is pliant enough, if a little unsettled when you take on more troubled surfaces. But don't let this put you off the G6. You and the rest of the drivers in your household will get a wide set of options to set up the car, so its brakes can be outright grabby or as linear as you wish, and there's three levels of regenerative braking and steering weights to choose from.
Even junior drivers should be able to park the XPENG G6 with confidence thanks to its host of exterior cameras and its clever autopark feature
Got a team of junior drivers in your home? You'll also be glad to note that the XPENG G6 comes with features including a blind-spot camera (the feed from which pops up on the infotainment screen when you turn on your signal lights), and there's an automatic parking system that works well, steering the car confidently into a lot even when there are no neighbouring cars to take guidance from.
The XPENG G6 will motor along consuming energy at a rate of 6.9km/kWh, and can be charged up at an impressive maximum power of 280kW
But where I think the XPENG G6 will have the most success convincing families to sign on the dotted line comes underneath all these features.
After three days with the car, I managed an average energy economy of 6.9km/kWh, which is exemplary for a 282bhp vehicle. But also consider this: With the capability to charge at a power of up to 280kW, this XPENG will also cut the amount of time you spend at charging up. For some comparison, popular rivals like the Skoda Enyaq Coupe and Volkswagen ID.5 both cap out at 135kW, while the smaller Zeekr X tops out at 150kW here.
And what this means is that the XPENG G6 will offer you the chance to go electric, with minimal disruption to your current lifestyle - and that means more time to spend with the family.
In the market for an electric SUV? There's also these options to consider:
The Audi Q4 e-tron is agile and delivers on driving range
The new Mercedes-Benz EQC delivers a blend of refinement, comfort and luxury
What We Like
Futuristic exterior design
Great levels of head room and good space for rear passengers
Competent self-parking system
Good energy economy and a high maximum charging power
What We Dislike
Cabin can look a little drab
Lack of physical controls on the dashboard
This is the XPENG G6. It sports a distinctive set of LED elements at the front and rear, comes in a SUV body, and there's an all-electric drivetrain underneath - all parts of a formula that seems to already be the standard for new products from new Chinese brands here including the Omoda E5, BYD Atto 3, Zeekr X, or the MG 4.
But don't let its looks fool you. This XPENG is, in many ways, different from the rest of this lineup. Consider, for example, the fact that it measures in at 4,753mm long, placing it ahead in size against most of the Chinese SUVs we've seen arrive here recently. And there's also the fact that it comes (in this 'Long Range' variant, at least) with a sizeable 87.5kWh battery, which is far bigger than what we are used to from the Chinese.
But are these enough to find it favour amongst the Singaporean family?
The cabin of the XPENG G6 may look a little drab, but it actually is a practical and well thought out space
There is plenty to suggest so. Step into one of these G6s and you'll find a large infotainment screen alongside a slim driver's digital cluster, as is the norm in so many of these Chinese products.
The rest of the cabin is unexpectedly astute given its futuristic exterior. There's practical hard plastics in the lower sections, followed with a host of fabrics and leather covering everything else that makes sitting inside the G6 a rather nondescript experience, but live with one and you'll find it an ergonomic triumph that any busy family will appreciate.
Twin inductive smartphone charging pads and access to YouTube and a browser mean all will be kept entertained when waiting for a charging session to complete
There's plenty of space here for both front and rear passengers (with highlights including a flat floor for those at the rear and a ridiculous amount of head room for those at the front) alongside seats with soft bases so those at the back hopefully don't get too fidgety.
The dashboard here is absent of any physical controls but the driver has easy control over the critical speaker volume and air-conditioning fan speed via the scroll wheels on the steering wheel - and more critically, your passengers won't be fighting to set these themselves.
There are also two fast charging inductive pads just below that 14.9-inch infotainment system, so the two seated at the front can easily press away on your phones when stopped, and when it's time to move off, you'll be able to set the car into gear via a steering column-mounted stalk - a configuration that makes it a breeze to execute a three-point turn.
You'll be able to configure the XPENG G6 to your heart's content by configuring the various drive mode settings, and keeping track of available charge is also easy thanks to an accompanying app
And that's not the only thing that families will come to appreciate once the XPENG G6 gets on the road.
The ride here is pliant enough, if a little unsettled when you take on more troubled surfaces. But don't let this put you off the G6. You and the rest of the drivers in your household will get a wide set of options to set up the car, so its brakes can be outright grabby or as linear as you wish, and there's three levels of regenerative braking and steering weights to choose from.
Even junior drivers should be able to park the XPENG G6 with confidence thanks to its host of exterior cameras and its clever autopark feature
Got a team of junior drivers in your home? You'll also be glad to note that the XPENG G6 comes with features including a blind-spot camera (the feed from which pops up on the infotainment screen when you turn on your signal lights), and there's an automatic parking system that works well, steering the car confidently into a lot even when there are no neighbouring cars to take guidance from.
The XPENG G6 will motor along consuming energy at a rate of 6.9km/kWh, and can be charged up at an impressive maximum power of 280kW
But where I think the XPENG G6 will have the most success convincing families to sign on the dotted line comes underneath all these features.
After three days with the car, I managed an average energy economy of 6.9km/kWh, which is exemplary for a 282bhp vehicle. But also consider this: With the capability to charge at a power of up to 280kW, this XPENG will also cut the amount of time you spend at charging up. For some comparison, popular rivals like the Skoda Enyaq Coupe and Volkswagen ID.5 both cap out at 135kW, while the smaller Zeekr X tops out at 150kW here.
And what this means is that the XPENG G6 will offer you the chance to go electric, with minimal disruption to your current lifestyle - and that means more time to spend with the family.
In the market for an electric SUV? There's also these options to consider:
The Audi Q4 e-tron is agile and delivers on driving range
The new Mercedes-Benz EQC delivers a blend of refinement, comfort and luxury
Car Information
XPENG G6 Electric Long Range 87.5 kWh (A)
$239,999
CAT B|Electric|5.7km/kWh
Horsepower
210kW (282 bhp)
Torque
440 Nm
Acceleration
6.2sec (0-100km /hr)
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- A Practical Cabin
- Decent Power
- All Round Capable SUV
