XPENG X9

The XPENG X9 is fitted with seatbelt reminders for all seats and can detect incorrect seatbelt use. It does not classify the stature of occupants or detect a front-seat passenger who is sitting ‘out-of-position’, for example with their feet on the dashboard.

A child presence detection system is fitted and can notify the driver if a child has been left in the vehicle.

The driver monitoring system demonstrated some ability to detect fatigue and various types of distraction, but not phone use.

Accessible controls are provided for many comfort and infotainment functions, although some key driving controls rely too heavily on interaction with the vehicle’s screen interface.

The speed assistance system did not meet general requirements for scoring.

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) performed well in detecting and responding to other vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians and cyclists. It also achieved maximum scores for adapting to road features such as roundabouts and crossings, and for its ability to resume the ACC after the vehicle has come to a full stop.

Performance was strong in autonomous emergency braking (AEB) longitudinal and turning scenarios involving other vehicles and motorcycles. The system also performed well across the assessed pedestrian and cyclist scenarios.

The lane departure system performed well in preventing the X9 from moving into the path of an oncoming or overtaking car or motorcycle. Its ability to prevent the vehicle from running off the road was less effective. The sensitivity of the AEB and lane departure systems is not linked to the level of driver awareness (driver state link), increasing the possibility of unnecessary intervention.

Low-speed collision avoidance performance was strong when turning across the path of another vehicle or motorcycle, with maximum scores achieved.

The X9 achieved maximum scores for avoidance when reversing towards a pedestrian, but the system did not perform in forwards (pedal misapplication) scenarios.

A cyclist anti-dooring system is fitted to help reduce the risk of an occupant opening the car door into the path of a cyclist approaching from behind. Performance was limited.

The level of crash protection offered by the XPENG X9 is high, with very high scores recorded across frontal, side and rear impact assessments.

Maximum scores were recorded for the driver, passengers and child occupants in the frontal offset and full width frontal tests. A deduction was applied for the X9’s crash compatibility in head-on crashes, where its structure presents a moderate risk to occupants of an oncoming vehicle, if struck.

Additional virtual and sled testing demonstrated good or adequate levels of protection for occupants of different sizes across a range of crash severities.

Maximum scores were recorded for adult and child occupants in the side impact test. In the oblique pole test, protection of the driver’s chest was adequate, with good protection provided to other critical body regions.

The X9 is fitted with a centre airbag between the front seats, which performed well in limiting occupant movement and protecting against the driver and front passenger striking each other in a side crash.

Protection for pedestrians and cyclists was mixed. Head protection was generally better around the windscreen, with areas of weak and poor performance across the bonnet. Protection of the pelvis was marginal, while good protection was provided to the femur, knee and lower leg.

The X9 is fitted with lower ISOFix anchorages and top tether anchorages for all second and third-row outboard seats. Almost all of the selected child restraints could be fitted correctly; however, one of the convertible forward-facing seats could not be correctly installed in the outboard seats of the second row. Child restraints should not be used in the centre seating position in the third row as top tether anchorages are not fitted.

The post-crash features and capability of the XPENG X9 are of a high standard.

Rescue information for emergency responders met requirements, with both a rescue sheet and emergency response guide available.

The XPENG X9 has provision for eCall functionality. While eCall notifications are not yet active on the X9, vehicles are equipped with the supporting hardware required to enable future activation of this emerging vehicle safety feature. XPENG have committed to have eCall functionality operable in all X9 vehicles by October 2027 - with this commitment required by ANCAP in order for points to be scored.

As a battery electric vehicle, the XPENG X9 demonstrated effective battery voltage isolation and post-crash fire risk management.

Maximum points were awarded for seatbelt buckle unlatching, exterior door opening and tailgate opening following a crash. No points were awarded for interior door opening as the emergency release for the rear door was not easily accessible.

The XPENG X9 scored well for other aspects of Post Crash safety, including provisions for quick and safe extrication by first responders.