The 2026 Geely Galaxy M9 is a 5.2-metre, six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV that Geely's Galaxy brand launched in China on 17 September 2025. It runs the NordThor EM-P plug-in hybrid system: a 1.5-litre turbo engine, an 18.4 kWh or 41.46 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and one or three electric motors. Geely lists seven trims, from a limited-time advance price of about $25,900 (CNY 173,800) up to the tri-motor Black Gold edition at about $38,800 (CNY 259,800), a ladder that sits far below the Li Auto L9. The top all-wheel-drive trims make 640 kW (870 PS / 858 hp) and 1,165 Nm for a 4.5-second run to 100 km/h, and the best CLTC combined range reaches 1,505 km. USD figures here use a rate of about CNY 6.70 to the dollar.
Performance & Specs
Every M9 pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine (120 kW / 163 PS / 161 hp, 255 Nm, 47.26% peak thermal efficiency) with a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, so the engine can either charge the battery or drive the wheels. The five front-drive trims add a single 180 kW (241 hp) front motor for a combined system output of 300 kW (408 PS / 402 hp) and 605 Nm; Geely quotes 7.7 seconds to 100 km/h for the 100 km trims and 7.3 seconds for the 230 km trims, with a 200 km/h top speed. The two all-wheel-drive trims, the 210 km 4WD Pilot and the Black Gold edition, add two 170 kW (228 hp) rear motors for a 640 kW (870 PS / 858 hp) system output and 1,165 Nm, which cuts 0-100 km/h to 4.5 seconds and lifts top speed to 210 km/h. That performance comes with weight: the AWD trims weigh 2,530 kg against 2,180-2,400 kg for the front-drive cars.
Drive modes are Smart, EV, Performance and Range-extending, with Snow and Off-road added on the AWD trims, which also get a pivot-style "waltz" turn function. With the battery depleted Geely quotes 4.8 to 5.5 L/100 km (CLTC) from a 60-litre tank. Suspension is a front double wishbone and rear five-link layout, with continuously variable CCD dampers from the 230 km trims upward; dual-chamber air springs are standard on the Black Gold edition and part of a CNY 20,000 (about $3,000) option pack on the Pilot.
| Powertrain | 1.5T plug-in hybrid (NordThor EM-P), 3-speed DHT |
|---|---|
| Power | 640 kW (870 PS / 858 hp) AWD; 300 kW (408 PS / 402 hp) FWD |
| Torque | 1,165 Nm AWD; 605 Nm FWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s AWD; 7.3–7.7 s FWD |
| Battery | 18.4 or 41.46 kWh LFP |
| Range | 100–230 km EV / up to 1,505 km combined (CLTC) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | 1.5T plug-in hybrid (NordThor EM-P), 3-speed DHT |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 402 hp (FWD, 300 kW) to 858 hp (AWD, 640 kW) |
| TORQUE | 605 Nm (FWD) / 1,165 Nm (AWD) |
| ACCELERATION | 7.7 s / 7.3 s (FWD); 4.5 s (AWD), 0-100 km/h |
| TOP SPEED | 200 km/h (FWD) / 210 km/h (AWD) |
| DRIVETRAIN | FWD or tri-motor AWD |
| BATTERY | 18.4 kWh or 41.46 kWh LFP (CATL cells) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 100 / 230 / 210 km (CLTC) |
| COMBINED RANGE | 1,325 / 1,505 / 1,300 km (CLTC) |
| FUEL TANK | 60 L; 4.8-5.5 L/100 km with battery depleted (CLTC) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,205 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,999 mm |
| Height | 1,800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,030 mm |
At 5,205 mm long, 1,999 mm wide and 1,800 mm tall on a 3,030 mm wheelbase, the M9 is a genuinely large SUV with a 0.285 drag coefficient. Geely claims 88.3% interior space utilisation, a 3.7-metre cabin length and a 1.3-metre interior height, and the 2+2+2 layout gives each of the six passengers an individual seat. Behind the third row the boot holds 359 litres on the front-drive trims and 328 litres on the all-wheel-drive trims, where the rear e-axle takes some space. Folding the rear seats opens up to 2,171 litres on the Exploration and AWD trims, while the cheaper front-drive cars top out at 1,025 litres. Kerb weight runs from 2,180 kg to 2,530 kg depending on trim.
| LENGTH | 5,205 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,999 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,800 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,030 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 359 L (FWD) / 328 L (AWD) behind the third row; up to 2,171 L seats folded |
| CURB WEIGHT | 2,180-2,530 kg |
| SEATING | 6 (2+2+2, individual seats) |
Charging & Battery
Both battery options are CATL lithium iron phosphate packs sold under Geely's Aegis brand. The 18.4 kWh pack gives 100 km of CLTC electric range (85 km WLTC) and the 41.46 kWh pack gives 230 km on front-drive trims (185 km WLTC) or 210 km on the AWD trims (170 km WLTC). Geely rates the larger pack at 3C charging with a peak of 135 kW, taking the battery from 30% to 80% in 15 minutes; the smaller pack needs 20 minutes for the same window. Combined CLTC range, which adds the full 60-litre tank, is 1,325 km for the 18.4 kWh trims, 1,505 km for the 230 km front-drive trims and 1,300 km for the AWD trims. Every trim also offers 6 kW AC output for appliances and vehicle-to-vehicle charging.
| BATTERY | 18.4 kWh / 41.46 kWh LFP (CATL) |
|---|---|
| EV RANGE (CLTC) | 100 / 230 / 210 km |
| EV RANGE (WLTC) | 85 / 185 / 170 km |
| COMBINED RANGE (CLTC) | 1,325 / 1,505 / 1,300 km |
| DC FAST CHARGING | up to 135 kW (3C) |
| DC 30-80% TIME | 15 min (41.46 kWh) / 20 min (18.4 kWh) |
| EXTERNAL POWER | 6 kW AC output (V2L and V2V) |
Design & Interior
The M9 is a slab-sided full-size SUV with a full-width front light signature, "rising sun" tail lamps, a split panoramic roof with electric sunshades and an electric tailgate with kick-to-open on the upper trims. Wheels are 20-inch (255/50 R20) as standard, with 21-inch (265/45 R21) tyres optional on the Pilot and standard on the Black Gold. Inside, the second row is a pair of power-adjustable captain's chairs; from the Exploration trim they gain ventilation, heating, a 10-point massage function and a fold-out table on the right side, and the front passenger seat gets a leg rest, fold-flat backrest and a "boss key" button. The driver's seat adds a 16-point massage and steering-adaptive side bolsters on the upper trims. Seats are microfibre leather on the front-drive cars and real leather on the AWD trims, and the 2WD cars carry one 50 W wireless charger against two on the AWD trims.
Technology & Features
All trims use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P cockpit chip and Flyme Auto 2, with a 12.66-inch digital cluster and Apple CarPlay and Huawei HiCar support. The upper trims add the integrated 30-inch 6K screen (a 15.4-inch display on the cheaper cars), a 32-inch augmented-reality head-up display and a 17.3-inch rear entertainment screen, and Geely currently bundles a 27-speaker Flyme Sound system on every trim as a limited-time gift. Domestic-market cars ship with a Chinese-language interface; the reviewer in the embedded video says an export service can add English for a fee.
Safety & ADAS
Two driver-assistance tiers are offered. The 100 km and 230 km base trims carry basic driver assistance (adaptive cruise, lane keeping, automatic emergency braking) without a lidar. From the Smart Navigation trims upward Geely fits its Qianli Haohan H5 system on an NVIDIA Orin-Y computer, with one roof-mounted lidar, three radars, 11 cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors, adding highway and urban navigate-on-autopilot, door-to-door navigation and memory parking. The Black Gold edition, launched in April 2026, upgrades to the H7 system with an NVIDIA Thor-U chip rated at 700 TOPS and an AI BOX compute module. Passive safety includes up to nine airbags (including a far-side airbag), ISOFIX points on the second and third rows and a high-strength cage-style body structure.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2+ (H5 with lidar and urban NOA; H7 on Black Gold) |
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| ADAS FEATURES | AEB, ACC, LKA, BSD, RCTA, 360° camera, automatic parking, memory parking |
| AIRBAGS | 8 (100 km trims) to 9 (with far-side airbag) |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100km 2WD | 402 hp | 605 Nm | 7.7 s | 200 km/h | FWD | 18.4 kWh | 100 km | 1,325 km | ~$25,900 (CNY 173,800) | Basic driver assistance; list CNY 183,800 (~$27,400) |
| 100km 2WD Smart Navigation | 402 hp | 605 Nm | 7.7 s | 200 km/h | FWD | 18.4 kWh | 100 km | 1,325 km | ~$27,300 (CNY 182,800) | Adds H5 with lidar and urban NOA; list CNY 192,800 (~$28,800) |
| 230km 2WD | 402 hp | 605 Nm | 7.3 s | 200 km/h | FWD | 41.46 kWh | 230 km | 1,505 km | ~$28,200 (CNY 188,800) | Larger battery, CCD dampers; list CNY 198,800 (~$29,700) |
| 230km 2WD Smart Navigation | 402 hp | 605 Nm | 7.3 s | 200 km/h | FWD | 41.46 kWh | 230 km | 1,505 km | ~$29,500 (CNY 197,800) | H5 with lidar, road-preview damping; list CNY 207,800 (~$31,000) |
| 230km 2WD Exploration | 402 hp | 605 Nm | 7.3 s | 200 km/h | FWD | 41.46 kWh | 230 km | 1,505 km | ~$32,400 (CNY 216,800) | 30-inch 6K screen, AR-HUD, fridge, massage; list CNY 226,800 (~$33,900) |
| 210km 4WD Pilot | 858 hp | 1,165 Nm | 4.5 s | 210 km/h | AWD | 41.46 kWh | 210 km | 1,300 km | ~$35,600 (CNY 238,800) | Tri-motor AWD, leather seats; list CNY 248,800 (~$37,100) |
| 210km 4WD Black Gold Intelligent Shine | 858 hp | 1,165 Nm | 4.5 s | 210 km/h | AWD | 41.46 kWh | 210 km | 1,300 km | ~$38,800 (CNY 259,800) | H7 with Thor-U, air suspension, 21-inch wheels; list CNY 269,800 (~$40,300) |
Pricing & Availability
Geely's official Galaxy M9 page shows seven trims with two prices each: a guide price of CNY 183,800 to 269,800 (about $27,400 to $40,300) and a limited-time advance price CNY 10,000 lower, at CNY 173,800 to 259,800 (about $25,900 to $38,800). The launch offer, for orders placed by 31 October 2025, was worth the same CNY 10,000 through a trade-in credit, and the Black Gold edition's advance price is framed as a CNY 5,000 purchase-tax subsidy plus a CNY 5,000 insurance subsidy. Geely labels the lower price as limited-time and its configurator shows no end date, and Chinese media marking the model's first anniversary in September 2026 describe an entry transaction price in the low CNY 170,000s, so the advance price is the figure buyers are quoted today.
The M9 went on sale on 17 September 2025; Geely reported 10,000 deliveries in the first month, and CarNewsChina counted 50,710 cumulative deliveries by early April 2026. Outside China, Geely's UAE website has opened pre-booking for the tri-motor car, sold there simply as the Geely M9 with 858 hp and a 41.46 kWh battery, from AED 159,900 (about $43,500 at the dirham's fixed peg); the regular UAE price has not been announced. Australian outlet carsales expects a local launch in 2027 that Geely has not confirmed, and no European or US launch is confirmed as of September 2026.
How It Compares
The closest match is the Deepal S09, another 5,205 mm six-seater. The M9 undercuts it at entry level (CNY 183,800 list against CNY 239,900 for the S09) and its 640 kW (858 hp) AWD system is far stronger than the S09's 362 kW (485 hp). The S09 answers with a longer 3,105 mm wheelbase and similar 210-220 km EV range on a 40.18 kWh pack, against 210-230 km on the M9's 41.46 kWh pack. The Li Auto L9 is the segment benchmark at CNY 459,800 and up, with 563 hp, 420 km of EV range and 1,650 km combined; even the Black Gold M9 costs about 57% of that price and beats the L9's 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time by 0.4 seconds. The L9 wins on EV range and outright refinement, while the M9 wins on price and straight-line speed.
- Six seats, a 5.2-metre body and a well-equipped cabin from about $25,900 (CNY 173,800), far below the Li Auto L9 at about $68,600
- Tri-motor AWD trims make 858 hp and reach 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds
- Up to 1,505 km CLTC combined range, with 30-80% DC charging in 15 minutes on the 41.46 kWh pack
- Lidar-based H5 driver assistance with urban navigate-on-autopilot from about $27,300 (CNY 182,800)
- Entry trims manage only 100 km of CLTC electric range (85 km WLTC), against 420 km for the Li Auto L9
- Front-drive trims need 7.3-7.7 seconds to reach 100 km/h, and the AWD trims weigh 2,530 kg and use 5.5 L/100 km (CLTC) once the battery is empty
- Domestic-market cars ship with a Chinese-language interface, and overseas availability is limited to UAE pre-booking so far
For about $25,900 to $38,800 the Galaxy M9 delivers a 5.2-metre six-seat cabin with a 30-inch 6K screen, a hot-cold fridge on the upper trims and up to 858 hp in the tri-motor versions. Buyers who want the 4.5-second all-wheel-drive car should look at the CNY 238,800 Pilot or the CNY 259,800 Black Gold; those who mostly drive short distances can take a 230 km front-drive trim and keep the 1,505 km combined range. The trade-offs are weight, modest electric range next to the L9 and thin availability outside China. It is the value pick in the large six-seat plug-in hybrid class.
