Geely has put a serious marker down in the UAE’s large SUV market with the arrival of the Galaxy M9.
On paper, it reads like an outlier among family haulers, pairing three-row practicality with 858 hp and a price of AED 159,900, or roughly $43,540.
That mix of size, electrified performance and value is what makes the M9 difficult to ignore, especially in a region where big SUVs remain everyday transport rather than occasional-use indulgences.
At a glance
- Geely has introduced the Galaxy M9 full-size plug-in hybrid SUV in the UAE from AED 159,900.
- The six-seat SUV combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with three electric motors for 640 kW, or 858 hp.
- UAE reservations are open with an AED 5,000 deposit, and the claimed combined range is 1,100 km.
A large hybrid SUV with unexpected pace
The Galaxy M9 is a 5.2-metre-long SUV with a three-row cabin, but its headline numbers belong to something much lighter and less family-focused.
Its plug-in hybrid system combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with three electric motors, producing a total output of 640 kW.
In more familiar terms, that’s 858 hp, enough to take the M9 from 0-100 km/h in a claimed 4.5 seconds.
For a full-size SUV configured around six seats and long-distance comfort, that acceleration figure is the sort of detail that changes the conversation.
Geely also quotes a combined driving range of 1,100 km, which gives the M9 another strong talking point for buyers who want electrified efficiency without giving up road-trip flexibility.
Six-seat cabin and screen-heavy comfort
The M9’s cabin follows a 2+2+2 layout, giving it a more executive-style arrangement than a conventional bench-seat family SUV.
That configuration should suit buyers who regularly travel with adults in the second row, or families who want easier access through the cabin.
The technology package is extensive, led by a 30-inch display and a 32-inch augmented-reality head-up display.
Rear passengers get a 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted screen, placing the M9 firmly in the comfort-first end of the three-row SUV market.
Geely has also included a built-in refrigerator, a 27-speaker audio system, a folding table for the second row and a powered legrest for the front passenger.
Those details matter because the M9 isn’t being pitched solely as a high-output hybrid.
It’s also trying to cover the role of family shuttle, long-distance cruiser and tech-forward luxury alternative in one package.
UAE pricing and the large SUV fight
The Galaxy M9 is being offered in a single trim in the UAE, which keeps the buying decision unusually simple.
At AED 159,900, it lands below $44,000 at current conversion, putting it in an aggressive position for a full-size electrified SUV with this level of output.
Reservations are currently open for AED 5,000, or about $1,360.
The M9 enters a busy three-row SUV space where shoppers may also be looking at established nameplates such as the Kia Telluride, Nissan Pathfinder and Honda Pilot.
Its pitch is different, though, with plug-in hybrid performance and a tech-laden six-seat cabin taking priority over the more traditional formula used by many rivals.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Geely |
|---|---|
| Model | Galaxy M9 |
| Vehicle type | Full-size plug-in hybrid SUV |
| Market | United Arab Emirates |
| Length | 5.2 metres |
| Seating layout | Six seats, 2+2+2 |
| Powertrain | 1.5-litre petrol engine with three electric motors |
| Combined output | 640 kW, or 858 hp |
| Acceleration | 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds |
| Claimed combined range | 1,100 km |
| Key cabin features | 30-inch display, 32-inch augmented-reality head-up display, 17.3-inch rear screen, refrigerator, 27-speaker audio system |
| Price | AED 159,900, approximately $43,540 |
| Reservation deposit | AED 5,000, approximately $1,360 |
The Galaxy M9’s appeal is straightforward but potent, with big-family usability, striking performance figures and a price that gives it immediate relevance in the UAE.
If Geely can match the specification sheet with a polished ownership experience, this could become one of the more closely watched new entries in the region’s large SUV segment.
