Oh wow! A 5.2-meter-long car for just over 160 grand—Geely is basically flipping the table and burning it for firewood!
Brothers, whatever you do, don't listen to those salespeople going on about "segment-defying experience." The core selling point of this car is one word: BIG!
5205mm long, 1999mm wide—a few years ago, these dimensions were the entry ticket for million-yuan luxury cars.
Now look—you can drive it off the lot for under 170 grand. Park this Galaxy M9 by the roadside, and the guy next door in an Li Auto L6 will roll down his window for a second look, muttering to himself: how is this thing a full size bigger than mine?
This is the classic "big beats small" tactic.
Many people are still agonizing over the fact that a budget of around 100 grand can only get them a compact SUV, or maybe a used BBA from the secondhand market with no warranty.
The Galaxy M9 slaps the words "mid-to-large" right in your face. Owners in Qingdao and Hangzhou have negotiated the price down to just over 160 grand—cheaper than some joint-venture compact gas cars.
For people with two or three kids, or those who simply love that "big car feel," this kind of dimensional strike is absolutely lethal.
Once you sit inside, you'll understand why this car has been selling over 10,000 units a month for three consecutive months.
The 2+2+2 layout is currently the most sensible 6-seat solution—especially the second row, with independent seats and leg rests, the comfort is impeccable.
Higher trims even come with a fridge, a big screen, and plush seats—Geely has learned the "new forces trifecta" and isn't holding back on trickling it down.
The Snapdragon 8295P chip ensures the infotainment system won't lag, which is a conscientious配置 at the 100-grand price point. Remember, many joint-venture cars at the same price are still using "elderly phone" systems from the last century.
But don't just gawk at the plush seats and long wheelbase—the mechanical substance of this car is where things get truly interesting.
The Thor plug-in hybrid system, a 1.5T engine paired with a 3-speed DHT. This system has been validated across many Geely vehicles, and the power is genuinely fierce.
The single-motor version already makes 245 horsepower, and the tri-motor version goes straight to 707 horsepower, hitting 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.
For a car over 5 meters long, power reserves must be ample—otherwise it's a "pony pulling a cart," and the sluggish starts will make you question your existence.
Fortunately, the Galaxy M9's numbers speak for themselves—even the base version's 7.3-second acceleration is enough to leave a whole pack of gas cars behind at a traffic light.
However, this 3-speed DHT gearbox has a complex structure. While theoretically it balances power and fuel economy, the long-term maintenance costs and reliability definitely won't be as worry-free as a single-speed or range-extender setup.
Once the warranty period is over, whether this complex mechanical structure will become a burden on your wallet—nobody dares to guarantee.
There's one more gripe I have to get off my chest. The base version's 18.4 kWh battery is, for such a big car, simply "a drop in the bucket."
CLTC pure electric range is only 100km—in real-world driving, with some discount, and running the heater in winter, you'd be lucky to get 50-60km of pure electric range.
You'll either be hunting for charging stations every day or just driving it as a gas car. Fortunately, it can drink 92-octane cheap fuel, and fuel consumption at around 6L/100km when the battery is depleted isn't outrageous—otherwise the running costs would make you cry out loud.
If you want a good experience, you'll have to grit your teeth and go for the bigger battery version. 41.46 kWh battery, 230km pure electric range—that's what a new energy vehicle should look like.
On the chassis side, front double wishbone and rear multi-link—this spec is beyond reproach. The top trim even has magic carpet intelligent suspension, a feature that was unimaginable before.
But tuning prowess is the key. Geely's chassis fundamentals have always been solid, but this car is, after all, so big and heavy—body roll suppression during fast cornering and residual bounce management over speed bumps are what truly test the engineers' skill.
Don't expect it to carve corners like a sedan—drive this car with a zen mindset, and steadily delivering the whole family to the destination is the real job.
As for that lidar and the Qianli Haohan H5 assisted driving—appearing at the 100-grand price point is genuinely a pleasant surprise.
It supports urban and highway navigation assist. Whether you use it or not is one thing; whether it's there is another. At least on the hardware level, Geely has gone all-in on sincerity this time.
The biggest pain point of this car is actually parking!!!
5.2 meters long, 2 meters wide—in old residential compounds or narrow underground garages, it's an absolute nightmare. You might need to wiggle back and forth several times just to squeeze in, and sometimes you'll even worry about not being able to open the doors.
Before buying this car, you'd better measure whether your parking spot is big enough—don't buy the car only to find you can't park it. That would be truly awkward.
The Galaxy M9 is a classic "all-rounder" car—and an oversized all-rounder at that. With extreme cost-effectiveness and segment-defying dimensions, it has aggressively cut into the mid-to-large SUV market.
It's not perfect—small battery on the base trim, too big to park easily, complex 3-speed DHT structure—but considering its starting price of just over 160 grand, these shortcomings seem forgivable.
For consumers with limited budgets who genuinely need a 6-seat large space and want a green plate, this car is almost the only choice on the market right now.
Don't compare its refinement to 300-400 grand luxury cars—at this price point, giving you this much, what more could you ask for?
As long as you can accept the parking headaches that come with its massive body, this car is the king of value. But if you're just commuting alone every day, then absolutely stay away from this car—you'd just be making trouble for yourself.
