China's Forbidden SUV: Better Than the Competition?

Is the Geely Galaxy M9 the best 3-row SUV we can't buy? With an 808-mile estimated range and a shocking Geely M9 price, this Chinese EV might just blow away the competition. Let's find out! Appraisal Tool – https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/ Car Listings – https://www.edmunds.com/new-cars-for-sale/ Ratings and Reviews – https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/ 00:00 Intro 01:07 What is Geely? 01:47 M9 Powertrain 03:24 The Numbers 04:42 Driving Impressions 07:50 Styling, Interior, & Tech 13:39 Value 14:33 Edmunds' Take We got our hands on the elusive Geely M9, a three-row family SUV built in China and currently unavailable in North America. If you've never heard of it, pay attention, because this luxury SUV is packed with tech that should put every automaker on notice. The Galaxy M9 isn't just a standard Chinese EV; it’s an advanced plug-in hybrid SUV featuring a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine that acts as a generator for its battery pack. Performance-wise, the Geely M9 boasts three electric motors producing a combined 850 horsepower. At our test track, it rocketed from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds — wildly quick for a vehicle weighing nearly 5,800 pounds. But the real jaw-dropper is its range. Geely says this plug-in hybrid can travel 130 miles on electricity alone — more than any PHEV sold in America — and an astonishing 808 miles with a full tank and charged battery. Inside, the cabin rivals the best in class, featuring a massive 30-inch 6K display, ultra-comfortable massaging seats, and even a built-in fridge. The Geely M9 price is perhaps the most shocking part. In China, this fully loaded model goes for around $35,000. While tariffs and other costs would likely see that number skyrocket if this SUV ever arrived in the U.S., Chinese cars like the Geely M9 prove that automakers globally need to step up their game. For now, this forbidden 3-row SUV remains a fascinating glimpse into the future of automotive tech. Geely M9 Edmunds Review – https://www.edmunds.com/geely/m9/ More Edmunds Fully Tested Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSQoIGhBLpSW5q7K9sKS8j9VnXc3VWVw If this kind of video is helpful to you and you want to support us making more work like this in the future, hitting the like, subscribe, and notification bell buttons goes a long way. Disclaimer: This video's description was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy by the Edmunds editorial team. The video itself was created by Edmunds staff without the use of generative AI. https://www.instagram.com/edmundscars/ https://www.facebook.com/edmunds https://www.tiktok.com/@edmunds https://twitter.com/edmunds https://www.reddit.com/user/edmundscars/ #Geely #Edmunds