On September 17, GEELY Galaxy M9 was officially launched in Hangzhou with a limited-time starting price of ¥173,800. GEELY Galaxy M9 offers six configurations, ranging from ¥173,800 to ¥238,800. Customers can place orders through official channels such as the GEELY Galaxy APP, WeChat mini-program, Douyin mini-program, and the official website. Buyers enjoy several benefits, including the “Heavenly Sound” gift worth ¥15,800 featuring 27-speaker Flyme Sound, a limited-time offer of a ¥7,000 “Magic Carpet Star Rush” package discount voucher, a ¥7,000 electric pedal premium discount voucher, a lifetime free NOA assisted driving service worth ¥25,000, an exchange bonus of 30,000 star points for existing GEELY customers, and a financial gift of “¥120,000 for 3 Years at 0% Interest.”
In terms of design, the GEELY Galaxy M9 adopts the “Stellar Ripples” design language, collaboratively crafted by GEELY’s “Global Dream Design Team” at the Milan and Shanghai styling centers. The front headlights are composed of 380 micro LEDs, while the taillights consist of 436 LED lamps. The side profile visually raises the center of gravity, with a window-to-body ratio of 1:1.2. The Galaxy M9 features over 60 aerodynamic optimizations, achieving a drag coefficient as low as 0.285 Cd, complemented by an ASG active intake grille.
In terms of space design, the GEELY Galaxy M9 has body dimensions of 5,205 mm, 1,999 mm, and 1,800 mm, with a wheelbase exceeding 3 meters, providing an interior area of 5.2 m² and an 88.3% space efficiency. The front driver’s seat is equipped with adaptive side bolster support and adaptive lumbar support, while the passenger seat comes with a seamless leg rest. The second row features an HD entertainment screen, a 9.1 L smart hot/cold fridge, and hidden cup holders. The third row seats can recline up to 150° and are complemented by a 0.15 m² Mont Blanc porthole. The GEELY Galaxy M9 also supports multiple spatial mode combinations.
In terms of safety, the GEELY Galaxy M9 is designed with a 720° holistic safety philosophy. The body structure employs a high-strength star armor cage design, achieving a body torsional rigidity of 32,500 N・m/deg. It is equipped with 9 airbags, including unique dual-chamber distant airbags. Regarding battery safety, the new car features a dedicated Shendun hybrid battery, which has passed the industry’s first continuous six devil serial tests and vehicle bottom collision tests for the same battery pack, becoming one of the first models to receive full line certification under the new national battery safety standards.
In terms of driving and handling performance, the GEELY M9 is equipped with an AI digital chassis, featuring double wishbone + five-link suspension, dual-chamber closed-air springs, and CCD continuously variable damping shock absorbers. The new car also boasts the Thunder EM-P AI hybrid system with distributed tri-motor setup, achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.5 seconds, and supports all-speed comfort braking CST2.0, with a braking distance of just 35.4 meters. The GEELY M9 also supports full-scenario tire blowout stability control capability.
The GEELY M9 features the Flyme Auto 2 intelligent cockpit, with 61 new functions like interactive wallpapers and card windows, optimizing 29 functions for a precise navigation experience with Gaode’s 850 version, seamless multi-screen interaction, and AI image enhancement. The new car also features the ultra-human emotional intelligence entity — Eva, enabling functions like emotion understanding, external voice proxy, and object recognition. For audio and visual experience, the GEELY M9 is equipped with a 30-inch 6K integrated panoramic screen, a 32-inch AR-HUD, a 12.66-inch instrument cluster, and second-row HD entertainment screens.
In terms of energy efficiency, the GEELY M9 features the “Star Smart AI Cloud Power 2.0” control system, achieving a CLTC fuel consumption of 4.8L/100km and a total range exceeding 1,500 kilometers.
As the culmination of GEELY’s all-encompassing AI system capabilities, the GEELY M9 integrates GEELY Group’s latest and most advanced technology, representing the upward march of the GEELY brand in the high-end market. In design, space, safety, driving control, energy efficiency, and intelligence, the GEELY M9 excels comprehensively, setting a new value benchmark for mainstream large six-seater SUVs and becoming a flagship SUV loved by the whole family.
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