- XPeng’s new flagship SUV mimics Range Rover styling cues.
- The GX features six seats, AI systems, and EREV powertrain.
- It is expected to premiere at the Beijing Auto Show this April.
Chinese automakers have made undeniable progress in tech and build quality over the past decade, but some old habits are proving harder to shake. Among them is the persistent tendency to draw a little too much “inspiration” from established brands. The latest exhibit is the XPeng GX, a new large SUV with a six-seat layout that bears an uncanny resemblance to the Range Rover.
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XPeng has released official images of its new flagship ahead of the model’s debut, likely to preempt the less polished photos typically posted by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
And while design overlap is nothing new, the GX’s similarity to the current Range RoverL460 is hard to ignore. The profile looks near identical to the British luxury SUV.
Too Familiar From Certain Angles
The overall proportions, straight beltline, blacked-out pillars, and floating roof closely mimic the Range Rover’s silhouette, although the GX tones down some of the original’s more distinctive cues. The side gills are considerably smaller, for instance. Even the shape of the LED headlights appears only lightly modified, giving the impression of a subtle Range Rover facelift.
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At the rear, XPeng tries to establish some visual separation with a full-width horizontal taillight design, setting it apart from the Range Rover’s vertical setup. The surfacing along the doors also departs from the British SUV, opting for contours that bring Mazda to mind.
As for the flush, pop-out door handles, the GX was designed before China’s new safety regulations were announced, which will ban them starting in 2027.
Three-Row Cabin with Six Seats
While interior photos haven’t been released, XPeng has confirmed that the GX will feature a six-seat layout. According to CEO He Xiaopeng, the project aimed to solve what he calls the “impossible triangle of three-row SUVs,” referring to the common trade-off between passenger comfort, cargo space, and driving dynamics.
Each row in the GX will include a reclining function, and even with all six seats occupied, the company claims the boot will remain “truly practical and extra-large.”
Tech and Powertrains
The GX sits on XPeng’s new SEPA 3.0 physical AI vehicle architecture. It incorporates steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering. For a vehicle this size, the promise is better stability and maneuverability than typical large SUVs, paired with high levels of ride quality and safety tech.
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Under the skin, the GX is expected to run the “Kunpeng” range-extender powertrain. This setup uses an 800V electrical architecture and supports 5C battery technology, which allows for ultra-fast charging. XPeng hasn’t disclosed full specifications yet, but the range is expected to rival the 995 miles (1,602 km) of the X9 EREV minivan, which uses a similar setup.
Range Rover Looks Without the Price
The XPeng GX is expected to make its public debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Once launched, it will go head-to-head with other large electrified SUVs in China, including the Li Auto L9, the Huawei-backed Aito M9, Geely’s Zeekr 9X, and the Nio ES8.
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Pricing hasn’t been confirmed, but Chinese media reports suggest it will start at around ¥400,000 ($57,600). To put that in perspective, it’s less than one-third of the starting price for an actual Range Rover in China, which begins at ¥1,412,000 ($203,400).
XPeng’s current range includes the Mona M03, P7, and P7+ sedans, the G6, G7, G9, and GX SUVs, and the X9 minivan. The Guangzhou-based brand is also actively expanding into European and Southeast Asian markets.
