Xiaopeng G6 price cut by 30,000 yuan, is it a bargain or a leek? G6 long-range direct discount of 30,000 yuan, super long range is even more fierce 45,000 yuan, this is not a promotion, it is simply a price bomb! The car owners who just bought the car are probably jumping up and down with anger, while the friends who are waiting and watching are secretly rejoicing. So the question is, is it a bargain or a leek to buy Xiaopeng G6 now? I will dig into this matter for everyone today.
Behind the price reduction: What tricks does Xiaopeng play?
Xiaopeng G6 has dropped from the original 234,900 to the current 186,900 (after discount), a full drop of nearly 50,000 yuan, which is rare among luxury brands. Many friends asked me in private messages: “Is there a big problem with this car that makes it unsalable?”
To be honest, it’s not all about the car. From the product strength, G6 is indeed a good car. 800V high-voltage platform, 5C fast charging, double wishbone suspension, and high-end intelligent driving as standard for the entire series are all configurations that only luxury brands have. It can run 450 kilometers in 10 minutes of charging, and the charging efficiency in winter does not decrease but increases. These are all real technical strengths.
What is the real reason for the price reduction? Supply chain cost reduction + fierce competition in the high-end market. Xiaopeng uses Zhongxinhang’s lithium iron phosphate battery, which has a capacity of only 68.5 degrees. Compared with its competitors using CATL’s ternary lithium, this saves tens of thousands. In addition, the pure vision solution intelligent driving system is much cheaper than laser radar. More importantly, after Xiaopeng and Volkswagen cooperated, the procurement cost plummeted, just like if you buy chicken wings separately and McDonald’s buy chicken wings, can the price be the same?
Strength analysis: G6 is still really good at this price
To be honest, I test drove the G6 last year and thought it was good at the time. Now the price is even better.
In terms of appearance, the whole car has a strong sense of design. The X shape of the front face is quite recognizable, and the side sloping back shape is very young. When you get in the car, the 15.6-inch floating central control screen has a very good texture, liquid cooling + anti-glare treatment, and it is very comfortable to use. The newly added capacitive steering wheel and streaming media rearview mirror have indeed enhanced the sense of technology, and the 12-speed adjustment of the rear seat is also rare in the same class. The steering is precise, the chassis tuning is comfortable, and the noise control is also good.
What amazed me most was the intelligent driving performance. The G6 uses dual Orin chips and 508TOPS computing power. The actual traffic light recognition is faster than the human eye, and the ramp merge is particularly smooth. More importantly, the high-end intelligent driving function is standard, unlike some brands that require additional charges or subscriptions. Now you can buy this system for 176,800, which is a bargain.
However, there are also disadvantages: although the chassis tuning is relatively comfortable, the high-frequency vibration is still a bit obvious when driving at high speed; the interior materials are also some hard plastic, and the details are not as delicate as Ideal; as for the after-sales service network, it is still not as good as traditional brands.
Horizontal comparison: Which one is more worthwhile at the same price?
Comparing the current closest competitor, the Tesla Model Y rear-wheel drive version, the Model Y bare car price starts at 229,900, which is more than 40,000 more expensive than the G6 after the discount. Although Tesla has brand premium and value retention advantages, the G6 is more suitable for domestic users in terms of intelligent driving experience, localization of vehicle systems, and space performance.
The Ideal L7, which is also a new car-making force, has a price of up to 339,800, which is much more expensive than the G6. Of course, the L7 is an extended-range model, there is no mileage anxiety, and the positioning and experience are also higher-end. But if the budget is limited, the G6 is indeed a very cost-effective choice.
Should I buy it?
My suggestion is very simple: if you have already set your sights on the G6, now is indeed a good time to buy it. With so many configurations at this price, the price-performance ratio is indeed high. But there are several types of people I advise you not to buy:
Friends who pursue absolute value retention rate – the depreciation rate of new car-making forces is still faster than that of traditional brands
Those who often travel long distances – no matter how long the battery life of pure electric vehicles is, it is not as convenient as extended-range vehicles
Those who pay special attention to after-sales service – Xiaopeng’s service network is still under construction and is not as complete as traditional car companies
Another important reminder: Does Xiaopeng’s price reduction mean that it will continue to drop? My judgment is that it will not happen in the short term. This wave of price reduction is close to the cost line, and He Xiaopeng also said that “I would rather roll technology than roll price.” But the competition in the automotive industry is fierce, and no one dares to guarantee what will happen in half a year.
To be honest, Xiaopeng did “roll” a little too much this time, but for consumers, being able to buy a car with a configuration close to 300,000 for less than 200,000 is simply a bargain. The final decision is in your hands, depending on whether you value the current benefits more or worry about possible risks in the future.
Xiaopeng G6 price cut by 30,000 yuan, is it a bargain or a leek?
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