Geely is set to launch a seven-seat rival to the Toyota Kluger in 2027. According to the company, the as-yet unnamed large SUV will be quite similar to the existing Galaxy M9 that was shown at last month’s Melbourne Motor Show, but add an extra seat for a total of seven as used by its biggest rivals like the aforementioned Kluger, Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento.

Revealed to local media at last month’s Beijing Motor Show and confirmed by WhichCar by Wheels, the new SUV will launch with hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains, with the latter reportedly capable of up to 230km of electric-only driving.

In China, the M9 is currently available with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain combining a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with either one or three electric motors, with the latter making up to 649kW of power and 1165Nm of torque.

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The M9 offers either 18.49kWh or 41.46kWh LFP battery options for electric driving range of up to 230km in China, and over 1300km of total range. According to Geely, its 3C charging capability allows for a 30 to 80 per cent charge time of as little as 15 minutes.

Measuring 5205mm long, 1999mm wide, 1800mm tall and 3030mm between the wheels, the M9 is even larger than the one-size-up Hyundai Palisade (it measures up to 5065mm in length) and offers plenty of interior space.

In China, it’s only available as a six-seater – something that won’t translate to Australian models as we’ll get seven seats – and features include a huge 30-inch touchscreen with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P processor, heated/ventilated/massaging seats, 27-speaker audio and even a 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted screen for rear passengers.

In China, the M9 is priced from between 200,000 and 300,000 yuan (A$41,000 – $61,500), likely translating into much lower pricing than equivalent Kluger models, which ask over $90,000 once on-road costs are included in the price.

Geely will announce more information about its new seven-seat SUV closer to its 2027 local launch.