2026 Geely Galaxy M9 three-row PHEV SUV priced: This thing is a luxurious and cheap rival for the Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 John Mahoney 11194 Views Galaxy M9, geely

Geely Automobile has shocked even Chinese buyers by offering its luxurious flagship 2026 Geely Galaxy M9 with a price tag of just 250,000 yuan ($54,400) ahead of sales kicking off in China later this year.

Priced almost $13,000 less than the Lynk & Co 900, $30,000 below the Denza N9 and $4500 less than the GAC Hyptec HL, the full-size three-row SUV is one of China’s cheapest plug-in hybrid luxury SUV yet.

And in typical Chinese fashion it does it without skimping on any tech or performance.

Measuring up at a massive 5205mm long, 1999mm wide and standing 1800mm tall with a 3030mm wheelbase, the Galaxy M9 is just 4mm shorter than the almost-equally big Mercedes-Benz GLS.

However, Geely claims the M9 betters any rival you care to name when it comes to cabin space, while the interior adopts a 2+2+2 layout.

Not only set to fight with Mercedes, it’s expected the new Geely will also rival the BMW X7 in Europe and Australia, as well as smaller seven-seat SUVs like the Volvo XC90, Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9.

We mention Australia, as the large SUV is already on Geely Auto Australia’s radar for an introduction Down Under, although the official comment is pretty non-commital:

“While we cannot confirm any additions to the Geely Auto Australia range at this time, we are continuously monitoring market trends and consumer behaviours to ensure our product range aligns with the preferences of local customers.”

Inside, the Galaxy M9 gets a cabin dominated by a supersized 30-inch infotainment system.

Geely says, instead of offering a conventional instrument cluster, the driver benefits from a large augmented head-up display.

The centre console features wireless phone chargers and a pair of cupholders that can slide all the way back to the second row and free up space.

In the second and third rows, passengers are entertained by a second 30-inch touchscreen that drops from the ceiling, while rear captain chairs offer limo-like levels of comfort.

Those third-row seats can recline up to 150-degrees for sleeping, while options like a 91-litre refrigerator and powerful premium sound system signal Geely’s intentions to overshadow its German opposition.

Under the bonnet the Galaxy M9 bags Geely’s next-gen EM Hybrid 2.0 powertrain that combines a 120kW 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo with two e-motors.

Total power is expected to exceed 390kW, while a 0-100km/h launch takes just 4.5 seconds.

There’s no official word on its all-EV range, but the full-size SUV should cover 150km on electric power alone and drive a total 1500km on a 100 per cent charge and full tank of fuel, while averaging 4.8L/100km.

While Geely has confirmed initial pricing for the Galaxy M9, according to CarNewsChina, cheaper Galaxy M9s are in the pipeline that could drop the pricing further to around 209,900 yuan, which equates to around $45,000.

At that money, there’s no cheaper full-size plug-in hybrid on sale in China.

Sadly, if the Geely Galaxy M9 is greenlit for Australia, we expect a significant price hike over the dirt-cheap Chinese pricing.

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Geely Auto Australia has already confirmed that from now until 2028 it will roll out no less than six new vehicles for our market.

Currently, the local offering only consists of the EX5 and soon-to-arrive Galaxy Starship 7 PHEV.

Despite only launching back in 2023, the car-making giant’s electrified Galaxy nameplate (hybrids and EVs) has sold an astonishing 397,125 cars from January to June 2025 in China alone.