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On October 29, Xpeng hosted the MONA WORLD Owner Gathering and the L05 China Launch Event in Guangzhou. 5,000 guests and owners gathered on-site to witness the official launch of the MONA family's third product — the AI Smart Fashion Large 5-Seater SUV MONA L05. The new car comes in two powertrain options: Pure Electric and Super Range Extended, with 6 configurations in total. The limited-time price starts from 139,800 RMB, with the top-spec model at 171,800 RMB, representing a 20,000 RMB reduction compared to the pre-sale price. Additionally, there are limited-time perks including free seat upgrades, high-end audio systems, custom paint colors, and discounted options for rear entertainment screens and the ROAM theme kit. This has once again exceeded consumer expectations.

As for whether the new Xpeng MONA L05 would be criticized harshly by netizens, the enthusiastic reaction from the on-site and live-streaming audiences, plus the fact that 5,000 pre-delivery units sold out within 3 minutes, speaks for itself. Consumers felt the sincerity of the Xpeng MONA L05, so naturally, they wouldn't criticize it, but were eager to take the new car home immediately. It is reported that following the price announcement, Xpeng saw a surge in online traffic, and pre-owners at offline stores rushed to secure orders. It is almost certain that the MONA L05 will sell as well as the previous MONA L03. Xpeng learned from the L03's delivery issues caused by production capacity constraints and prepared 5,000 pre-delivery units in advance, but they were snapped up in minutes, suggesting Xpeng may have understocked this time.

Large 5-Seater Space, Travel Freedom for 5 People and 9 Boxes

The MONA L05's looks have been praised many times, so we won't elaborate further here. Instead, let's discuss the space performance expected from a large 5-seater SUV. The MONA L05 redefines space standards with an 87% ultra-high efficiency ratio. Front headroom reaches 1030mm, and rear effective legroom is 1063mm, allowing even passengers 1.9 meters tall to sit comfortably. When fully loaded with 5 people, the MONA L05's 702L extra-large trunk can easily accommodate 8 suitcases, plus one more in the front trunk, totaling 9 luggage pieces. This is very convenient for group travel, eliminating worries about not fitting all luggage when fully occupied.

The roof also has roof rack interfaces, allowing large equipment like snowboards and kayaks to be carried along. With 41 storage spaces and 22 expansion interfaces inside the car, it allows seamless switching between diverse scenarios such as camping, Karaoke, board games, etc. The front row seats can be flat with one click, instantly turning into a power nap cabin, while the dual cinema mode makes long journeys full of fun.

Dual Powertrain for One Vehicle, Plus Flagship-Level Intelligence

The MONA L05 offers two powertrain options: Pure Electric and Super Range Extended, covering different travel ranges to provide diverse choices for users. The Pure Electric version has a CLTC range up to 635km, with an average power consumption of just 11.7kWh/100km. A 30%-80% fast charge takes only 15.8 minutes, adding 285km of range with just 10 minutes of charging. The Super Range Extended version offers a total range of 1310km, with a pure electric range of 310km and fuel consumption of only 5.26L/100km when the battery is depleted. Daily use allows for zero-fuel travel, compatible with global fuel standards. The range extender start-stop is imperceptible, and the quietness rivals that of a pure electric vehicle.

A crucial statistic is that mid-to-high level smart driving vehicle orders account for 91% of the Xpeng MONA series, proving that over 90% of Xpeng owners are willing to pay for advanced smart driving. Moreover, more than half of MONA owners use smart driving for their daily commute, showcasing user trust in Xpeng's ADAS. The MONA L05 Ultra SE version features the Xpeng Turing 2nd Gen VLA model with an effective computing power of 1500 TOPS, offering world-class smart driving capabilities. The Max version features the Xpeng Turing 2nd Gen VLA Lite, retaining over 90% of the full-blooded version's capabilities through model distillation, arguably the ceiling of industry L2-level assisted driving capabilities.

Global Safety Standards, 5 Million Kilometers of Rigorous Verification

The MONA L05 was developed according to three major 5-star safety standards: China, Europe, and Australia. It features a high-strength steel-aluminum mixed body, standard 7 airbags, and a multi-rescue system after collisions. Regarding active safety, it is equipped with AEB, AES, and stable driving functions even with a flat tire, and successfully passed the extreme load test with 5 people and 9 boxes. The 'Peng You Shou Wang' (Peng Friend Watch) driver incapacitation assistance system can automatically pull over to safety and send a distress signal in emergency situations. As a model developed for 82 countries globally, 660 test vehicles of the MONA L05 were used, covering over 5 million kilometers across 25 countries. It also completed the 'Golden Outer Ring' challenge, traveling 8,000 kilometers from Guangzhou to Heihe with a temperature difference of over 45 degrees Celsius, verifying reliability in extreme environments.

Final Thoughts

According to statistics, the Xpeng MONA series has delivered over 360,000 units in two years since launch, with an average monthly sales of 14,000 units. The MONA M03 has been the sales champion of the 100,000-200,000 RMB pure electric sedan segment for 24 consecutive months. The SUV product MONA L03 entered overseas markets such as Europe, Australia, and Thailand, becoming a benchmark for Chinese smart cars going global. Now with the launch of the MONA L05, it not only fills the gap in Xpeng's 150,000 RMB large 5-seater SUV market but also, with its 'Space + Intelligence + Safety' all-around performance, provides an uncompromising travel solution for young global users, expected to become another trend blockbuster in the global market. What do you think?