China's imposing family car with 1220km of range: 2026 Geely Galaxy V900 launches in China as potential future rival to petrol and hybrid Kia Carnival people mover and in-bound all-electric Denza D9 and Xpeng X9

Geely has launched its Galaxy V900 range-extender powered luxury people mover in China, according to Car News China. 

The car has a starting price of 309,800 yuan, which is roughly $65,000, and will be available in six, seven and eight seater variants.  

The Galaxy V900 gives Geely a rival to other luxury people movers in the segment, such as the Denza D9 and Xpeng X9, both of which are expected to launch in Australia this year. 

Australia's people mover segment is dominated by the internal combustion or hybrid powered Kia Carnival, with new-energy alternatives limited.

Electric options have started to pop up such as the Zeekr 009 and VW’s ID. Buzz, with both launching in the past 12 months or so, but have not made in-roads into the Carnival’s strong hold. 

The Hyundai Staria is the Carnival’s closest rival in Australia, and recently unveiled a fully-electric version of its people mover.

A spokesperson for Hyundai Australia told CarsGuide the brand is reviewing the business case for the electric Staria Down Under, but there are no local launch plans currently. 

There is no news on a potential launch for Geely’s latest people mover in Australia, but it would line up with the confirmed local arrival of the Denza’s D9 and the Xpeng X9. 

Geely currently only offers two cars in Australia, the EX5 electric and Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid mid-size SUVs, with a small electric hatchback joining in 2026.

Geely Australia said when contacted for the comment that there are no details to share at this stage on the Galaxy V900's future.

The Galaxy V900 is a range-extender hybrid, which uses a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and dual electric motors. 

This set-up packs loads of power, producing 340kW and 523Nm, driving all four wheels.

The car comes with two battery choices — 43.3kWh or 50kWh — offering an electric-only driving range of 220km or 260km, according to the generous CLTC testing cycle, 

Its total range when fully fuelled and charged is 1220km. 

The Galaxy V900’s interior features a 10.25-inch digital driver display, 15.4-inch central touchscreen and a 19.8-inch full-length head-up display. 

There are also plenty of comfort features for passengers, with massaging, heated and ventilated seats.

The second row of seats has a 17.3-inch entertainment screen and 5.98-inch armrest control screen.