A European production story
XPENG unveiled the G9L at the Paris Motor Show on 12 October 2026. Its announcement says production takes place in China and at Magna’s plant in Graz, Austria, making it the fourth XPENG model produced in Europe. The launch material describes six- and seven-seat configurations. These are manufacturer statements, rather than findings from our own road test.
Space is only half the question
The Greek-market specification lists a length of 5,120 mm and a wheelbase of 3,100 mm. It also lists rear-wheel steering and a turning radius below 5.5 metres. Those figures help explain the theme of our accompanying short: a large cabin creates an equally important question about how easily the car can be manoeuvred.
What that means in everyday use
For a family comparing large SUVs, counting seats is only the first step. Access to the third row, space for child seats and luggage with every seat occupied deserve separate checks. A six-seat layout and a seven-seat layout solve different problems: individual second-row seats may suit some households, while others need the extra passenger position. Neither arrangement is automatically the better choice.
Rear-wheel steering is worth assessing on a test drive, but it does not make the body narrower or shorter. Before choosing a vehicle of this size, measure the garage opening and parking space, then check door clearance and the room needed to load the boot. A published turning figure alone cannot answer all of those questions.
The UK buying questions
The Norwegian announcement and Greek product page are useful sources for this launch, but neither is a British price list. We have not established a UK price, delivery date or UK trim specification from those documents. We therefore do not convert a foreign price into a supposed British offer.
A UK buying decision needs a local specification and written quotation: the seating configuration, equipment, warranty, servicing arrangements and delivery terms should all refer to the car actually being supplied. European production is relevant industrial context; by itself it does not establish which version will be offered in Britain, its on-the-road price or parts lead times.
Our editorial view
The interesting question is whether XPENG can combine the practicality expected of a three-row family car with manageable everyday use. Graz gives the launch an additional European production angle, while the dimensions make a hands-on assessment particularly important. We would prioritise third-row access, luggage space and low-speed manoeuvres over a list of luxury features when evaluating this car.
The short below summarises the announcement. Manufacturer footage illustrates the vehicle and its systems; it is not footage of a road test conducted by New Wave Cars.