• Very modern interior, which might prove daunting for some
• Few physical buttons, most things are controlled by a screen
• Good material quality, arguably better than a Tesla 

How is the quality and layout?

The G6’s cabin is modern and minimalist, with a high centre console that houses a couple of cupholders and dual wireless chargers. There’s ample storage, including a deep compartment under the armrest and another beneath the centre console. It’s not what you’d call particularly premium, but everything has a decently plush finish – and that glass roof does a lot of heavy lifting. 

The steering wheel features chunky buttons and scroll wheels, some of which can be programmed for specific functions like adjusting fan speed or activating parking assist. However, the indicator and gear shift stalks – borrowed from older Mercedes-Benz models – feel out of place in an otherwise futuristic interior.

It generally feels a lot like a Tesla inside, with an interior dominated by screens, which we’ll come onto in a later section. Unlike a Model Y, though, the Xpeng actually gets a digital instrument cluster, rather than having to rely on looking at the touchscreen to see the speed you’re doing. It’s another example of where the G6 seems to be a better take on a Tesla. 

Infotainment and tech

The Xpeng’s interior is dominated by a huge 15-inch touchscreen, which handles the bulk of functions. While we generally don’t like when cars have all controls and functions operated this way, the G6’s screen is one of the best we’ve tried – the screen is impressively responsive, and generally has quite a logical menu. You can also configure the nondescript steering wheel buttons for functions such as changing the cabin temperature. 

But features such as adjusting mirrors and turning on headlights should not be kept within the touchscreen, and three button presses just to get the windscreen demister to turn on are not acceptable, especially from a safety point of view. 

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But the G6 shows Xpeng as a technology company above a carmaker. We found its interior easier to operate than a Model Y, and for better or worse, depending on your perspective, it looks and feels lightyears ahead of a Skoda Enyaq or Toyota bZ4X, for example.  

Comfort

• Electric, heated and ventilated front seats as standard
• Front passengers can feel a bit hemmed-in
• Sleep and relaxation packages available

The Xpeng is generally a comfortable car to travel. The well-shaped seats offer plenty of lateral support, while the fact the front seats can fold completely flat means it’s ideal for a quick lie down while you’re waiting for it to charge, or even to sleep in. 

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As standard the G6’s seats are also electrically operated and also have heating and cooling functions, which are rare to find as standard in a car of this type – on most rivals they will either be optional or reserved for the highest spec.