Video Summary
The XPeng G6 is a new Chinese vehicle in the Australian market, similar in size to a Model Y. Standard equipment is plentiful and the pricing is attractive.The vehicle is available with two battery sizes and both have identical kits. There’s no front trunk.
The interior is partially inspired by the Model Y, with roomy rear seating and good interior storage. Both versions of the G6 have identical interiors. Most controls are accessed via the 15-inch floating iPad-style display.
It comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Adaptive safety features are not well-tuned. The steering wheel is distinctive and made from leather.
The interior trim is available in black or white.
There are heated and cooled seats but the thigh angle isn't adjustable. Fixed panoramic glass roof and a floating middle-mounted cargo blind come without a shade, which can be tiring.
Material quality is a "veneer of plushness" using plastic and vinyl.
The vehicle sits on an 800-volt platform. Max DC charging speed is 280kW. For a 10-80% charge, the average is 180 kW, making the charging time about 20 minutes. The vehicle has good range and gets about 16.0kWh/100 km in mixed driving.
The car's safety features appear tuned to pass tests rather than perform well in real-world driving, causing distraction.
Service intervals are every 12 months/20,000km.
Standard vehicle warranty is 5 years /120,000km, with current offer being 10 years / 220,000km.
The ride is mostly inoffensive and comfortable. Power and punch are adequate, but the weight ratio of 100kW per ton contributes to a power delivery which can make driving it aesthetically, uninteresting.
With conservative motor tuning and traction and stability control, the Xpeng G6 doesn't particularly encourage fun driving.
It can be hard to justify the value, particularly as it compares closely to the similar-sized Model Y.
