Geely Galaxy M9 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Geely Auto |
Model code | P117 |
Production | July 2025 – present |
Assembly | China: Huzhou, Zhejiang |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
Platform | Global Energy Architecture Evo |
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Powertrain | |
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Power output | 697 horsepower (520 kW; 707 PS) |
Transmission | 3-speed DHT |
Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
Battery | 18.4 kWh and 41.46 kWh LFP |
Range | 1,500 kilometres (932 mi) |
Electric range | 85–185 kilometres (53–115 mi) [WLTC] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,030 mm (119.3 in) |
Length | 5,205 mm (204.9 in) |
Width | 1,999 mm (78.7 in) |
Height | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
Curb weight | 2,180–2,530 kg (4,806–5,578 lb) |
The Geely Galaxy M9 (Chinese: 吉利银河M9; pinyin: Jílì Yínhé M9) is a plug-in hybrid full-size SUV manufactured by the Chinese car manufacturer Geely Auto under the Geely Galaxy marque.
Overview
[edit]A preliminary design of the M9 was unveiled in 2024 as the Galaxy Starship concept. The Galaxy M9 is a full-size plug-in hybrid SUV. It uses the Thor EM-P plug-in hybrid system made by Geely and is based on a new version of the GEA platform. It was unveiled in Milan, Italy on May 23, 2025.[1]
Pre-sales of the Galaxy M9 will begin on August 23, 2025.[2] The first M9 units began reaching dealers on August 14th.[3]
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Rear view
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Geely Galaxy Starship at 2024 Beijing Motor Show
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Rear view
Features
[edit]In the exterior there are light bars on both the front and rear as well as chrome plated fake exhaust tips. In the interior a 30-inch integrated display is present, alongside two 50W phone chargers, a 9.1 liter refrigerator, and ambient lighting.[4] The M9 uses the G-Pilot H5 ADAS system that uses a roof-mounted lidar module. Geely also claims the M9 features the world's first "in-vehicle intelligent AI agent".[5]
The M9 is available with 20-inch rims and 255/50 tires or 21-inch rims and 265/45 tires.
Powertrain
[edit]The M9 is powered by the NordThor AI Hybrid 2.0 EM-P hybrid system. The engine is a 1.5 liter turbocharged inline 4 codenamed BHE15-CFZ making an estimated 161 horsepower. The batteries are LFP batteries and are supplied by CATL and the electric range goes from 85 to 185 kilometers depending on the size of the battery.[6] Based on reports of the Lynk & Co 10's powertrain, which also uses the NordThor AI Hybrid 2.0 EM-P system, the M9 will use 2 electric motors.
The combined range of the M9 is claimed to be around 1,500 km (932 mi).
References
[edit]- ^ Rainford, Mark (May 28, 2025). "Geely Galaxy M9 Debuts as High-Tech, Luxury Contender in Global SUV Market". insidechinaauto.com.
- ^ Zhang, Phate (August 14, 2025). "Geely Galaxy to begin pre-sales of M9 hybrid SUV on Aug 23". CnEVPost.
- ^ Bobylev, Denis (August 14, 2025). "Geely Galaxy M9 full-size SUV with 697 hp piles up at dealers in China ahead of launch". CarNewsChina.
- ^ Leung, Adrian (June 17, 2025). "Geely Galaxy M9 & Inzaghi team up after fan push, launching AI Hybrid 2.0 with hydrogen option". carnewschina.com.
- ^ Miao, Liu (May 23, 2025). "Geely's "half-priced Aito M9" six-seater SUV Galaxy M9 debuts globally". carnewschina.com.
- ^ Chen, Dong Yi (June 20, 2025). "Geely Galaxy M9 flagship SUV key specs revealed by Chinese MIIT". carnewschina.com.