First glimpse at incredible Rolls-Royce-inspired seven-seater coming to UK – and it’s got its own KARAOKE machine inside
A ROLLS-Royce-inspired seven-seater is coming to the UK later this year.
It has its own karaoke machine inside, zero gravity seats and all the latest technology.
Photos reveal the Xpeng's latest design, with a narrow head and tail lights.
It also flaunts a deep grille morphing into a geometric-patterned front skirt.
What's unique about this Xpeng X9 is its karaoke machine.
Fitted with six mics, passengers can go all out and sing along to their favourite tunes.
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The Xpeng has "real time adaptive" suspension and given the big lug a turning circle of only 5.4 metres.
When reclined its cabin seats replicate the feeling of being in space, designed to mimic the natural posture of the human body and reduce stress and fatigue.
Every seat is heated, including the third row. The seats also feature Nappa Leather along with a 6-mode Massage Function.
Simply slide the second row seats forward to access the third and all the extra space.
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There's also additional device charging ports and pockets and a 2.14 inch rear entertainment screen.
Automatic sliding doors on both sides open to reveal the X9's panoramic roof to make the back feel more like a lounge.
When the third row of seats is down, the Xpeng pledges the boot fits a double bed or five adult bikes standing upright.
The X9 is the World's only MPV Equipped with Front- and Rear-integrated Die-casting Aluminum Body Structure.
It was forged by world's biggest die-casting machine with 12000 tons of clamping force.
Drivers can also choose between two battery choices.
Pick between the 94.8kWh or 105kWh, capable of 403 or 436 miles respectively, at least according to official Chinese tests.
Some of its other interesting features include a multi-tasking on One Screen, an XDock, an AI-powered Voice Assistant and a Smart Multi-scenario Cockpit.
The Ford Puma Gen E
ALL-SINK-LUSIVE Ford Puma Gen E is £30k EV that’s a copy & paste of Britain’s best selling motor except for its most useful feature
This electric Puma comes with a deeper “GigaBox” which swallows 523 litres of stuff.
For context, that’s as much cargo space as an old Mondeo estate. Otherwise the EV is much the same as Britain’s best-seller.
It looks like a Puma.
Even the charging flap is where the fuel cap would normally be.
The front grille is closed and there’s a bigger roof spoiler to help the car slice through the air. But that’s about it.
It handles like a Puma.
Fast, fun, beautiful steering. Makes me happy. Ford has always excelled here.
The chassis could easily take more power.
Maybe an electric ST will follow?
It feels like a Puma.
The cabin is copy-and-paste petrol Puma, which had a glow-up last year, with twin screens crowned by a soundbar.
The raised centre console is new and has lots of handy storage.
How much is it?
The sticker price says £30k, which is £4k more than a petrol Puma.
Yet monthly finance deals, versus the similar-spec ST-Line X, are matched — and the EV will be cheaper to run.
Every new Ford electric car comes with a free fitted home charger, five years’ servicing and other benefits as part of the firm’s “Power Promise” package.
It might cost as little as £3.23 for a full charge with the right energy tariff.
Which brings us nicely to range.
Expect a real-world 180-200 miles from the 43kWh battery. Which is average for a little crossover and about the average weekly mileage for the average driver.
It might suit you.