Chery Fulwin T11 vs Geely Galaxy M9: In-Depth Comparison — Which Family SUV Should You Choose?

In recent years, the travel needs of domestic family users have undergone a qualitative leap, long surpassing the basic function of “transportation” and placing far more demanding expectations on space comfort, travel convenience, power performance, and intelligent experience. Driven by this market trend, the large six-seat mid-to-large SUV segment has risen rapidly, becoming a key battlefield for domestic brands to seize the high-end track and demonstrate their core technological strength. Automakers have continuously increased their investment, launching multiple heavyweight models to compete on the same stage, each showcasing its own strengths.
 

Among them, the Geely Galaxy M9 and the Chery Fulwin T11 stand out from numerous competitors with their class-leading configurations, ultra-long driving range, and segment-leading intelligent features, becoming the two most discussed and closely watched core representatives in the 200,000-RMB (about USD 30,000) price range of the large six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV market in 2025. For consumers seeking high-quality family travel, these two models are undoubtedly key contenders. However, with similar pricing and market positioning, many buyers find themselves facing a dilemma: which one better suits their family’s travel needs, and which one delivers stronger overall capability?

To help everyone completely resolve this confusion, this review deliberately selects the main configuration versions of the two models — the Geely Galaxy M9 2025 230km 2WD Voyage Edition and the Chery Fulwin T11 2026 220KM RWD Boya Giant Screen Luxury Edition — and conducts a comprehensive and in-depth comparison from four core dimensions: powertrain, intelligent driving, space design, and passive safety. By analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of both vehicles one by one, we clearly reveal their real capability gap, helping everyone choose accurately and avoid pitfalls.

 

Powertrain: Aggressive Performance VS Smooth Efficiency — Two Approaches, Each with Its Own Strengths

Power performance is a core indicator of an SUV’s product strength. Especially for large six-seat mid-to-large SUVs, they must not only provide sufficient power reserves when fully loaded, but also balance daily commuting economy and long-distance driving reliability — neither can be missing. Although both the Geely Galaxy M9 and the Chery Fulwin T11 are based on 1.5T engines (either as range extenders or as the core of a hybrid system), they show clear differences in technical routes and tuning philosophies, precisely matching different consumer preferences.


 

First, let’s look at the Geely Galaxy M9. It is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine and a single motor. “Aggressive performance” is the most distinctive label of this system, completely breaking consumers’ traditional perception that family SUVs are “underpowered.” The system delivers a combined maximum output of 300 kW and a peak torque of 605 N·m. Such figures not only surpass many mid-size performance sedans, but also approach the level of some high-performance pure electric vehicles. In real driving, its acceleration performance is extremely rapid. The official 0–100 km/h time is only 4.5 seconds. The moment you step on the accelerator, a strong push-back sensation arrives immediately. Whether overtaking flexibly on city roads or accelerating calmly on highways, it handles everything with ease and without hesitation, fully demonstrating its performance confidence.
 

In terms of range and energy consumption, the Geely Galaxy M9 also delivers an impressive result. It is equipped with a 41.46 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, with cells supplied by industry leader CATL, ensuring excellent quality and reliability. Under CLTC conditions, the pure electric range reaches 230 km, which fully covers the daily commuting needs of most families — commuting to work, picking up children, and short shopping trips can all be done in pure electric mode, achieving “zero-fuel commuting” and significantly reducing daily usage costs. Meanwhile, it supports fast charging technology for quick energy replenishment after short commutes. During long-distance travel, thanks to the hybrid system, its fuel consumption in depleted mode is only 4.8 L/100 km, and the comprehensive range exceeds 1,500 km. It truly realizes “electric in the city, fuel on long trips,” completely eliminating range anxiety while perfectly balancing performance, efficiency, and practicality.
 

In sharp contrast to the Galaxy M9’s “performance-oriented” approach, the Chery Fulwin T11 adopts a 1.5T range-extender-dedicated engine and follows a “smooth efficiency” route, placing greater emphasis on driving comfort and ultimate energy optimization. This 1.5T range-extender-dedicated engine achieves a thermal efficiency as high as 45.79%. The higher the thermal efficiency, the higher the fuel utilization rate and the better the energy consumption performance. In terms of power output, the vehicle uses a rear-mounted single motor layout with a maximum motor power of 195 kW and a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 9.3 seconds. Although it is clearly slower than the Galaxy M9’s 4.5 seconds and its power output is not as aggressive, it excels in smooth and linear acceleration with no sense of jerks. Whether crawling at low speed in the city or cruising steadily on highways, it delivers a quiet and comfortable driving experience, better matching the core demand of family SUVs for “stable and comfortable” driving.


 

In terms of range, the Chery Fulwin T11 also performs well. Under CLTC conditions, its pure electric range reaches 220 km, almost the same as the Galaxy M9, fully meeting daily commuting needs. Its comprehensive range exceeds 1,400 km, slightly lower than the Galaxy M9 but still sufficient for long-distance travel, completely eliminating range anxiety. Notably, its charging speed is a major advantage: fast charging from 30% to 80% takes only 15 minutes, far surpassing the Galaxy M9. Whether for emergency charging at highway service areas or quick top-ups during daily commutes, it saves a great deal of time and significantly improves convenience. This advantage is particularly attractive to family users who often travel long distances and value charging efficiency. Overall, the Chery Fulwin T11’s power setup is gentler and more approachable, making it more suitable for consumers who pursue comfortable driving and value stable range and charging efficiency.

 

Intelligent Driving: Basic Practicality VS Advanced Versatility — Clear Gaps in Hardware and Computing Power

With the rapid development of automotive intelligence, intelligent driving assistance systems have become one of the core considerations for consumers when purchasing a vehicle. Especially for large six-seat mid-to-large SUVs, longer body dimensions inevitably increase driving difficulty. A reliable intelligent driving assistance system can not only greatly reduce driving stress, but also comprehensively enhance safety and comfort. Both the Geely Galaxy M9 and the Chery Fulwin T11 are equipped with L2-level driving assistance functions, but there are significant differences in hardware configuration, system computing power, and functional richness, clearly presenting two different positions: “basic practicality” and “advanced versatility.”
 

The Geely Galaxy M9 is equipped with the “Qianli Haohan H5” intelligent driving assistance system. This system adheres to the principle of “practicality first,” precisely covering the most commonly used basic functions in daily driving, which is sufficient to meet the basic needs of most consumers. Specifically, it supports full-speed adaptive cruise control (ACC), lane centering control (LCC), automatic parking, forward collision warning, and active braking. Full-speed adaptive cruise covers a speed range of 0–150 km/h, automatically following the vehicle ahead on highways and freeing the driver’s feet; lane centering control continuously corrects the driving trajectory, effectively preventing lane departure and improving highway safety; automatic parking is particularly friendly to novice drivers, easily handling parallel and perpendicular parking scenarios and greatly reducing parking difficulty.
 

In terms of perception hardware, the Geely Galaxy M9 is equipped with 11 high-definition cameras and 3 millimeter-wave radars. This perception system enables comprehensive monitoring of the surrounding environment, accurately identifying vehicles, pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles, lane lines, and traffic signs, providing solid hardware support for the stable operation of intelligent driving assistance functions. It effectively avoids potential driving risks and further enhances travel safety. Overall, although the Galaxy M9’s intelligent driving assistance system does not pursue flashy features, it excels in practicality and stability, fully meeting the core needs of daily driving.


 

In contrast, the Chery Fulwin T11 is more aggressive in intelligent driving assistance. The entire lineup comes standard with the “Falcon 500” intelligent driving assistance system. Whether in hardware configuration or system computing power, it comprehensively outperforms the Geely Galaxy M9, fully demonstrating its “advanced versatility” product characteristics. At the hardware level, it is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8620 chip, which offers strong computing power and fast processing speed. It not only supports the smooth operation of all current intelligent driving assistance functions, but also leaves ample space for future OTA upgrades, meaning that more advanced intelligent driving functions can be unlocked through software updates, continuously improving the vehicle’s intelligence level.
 

In terms of the perception system, the Chery Fulwin T11 is even more lavishly equipped, featuring a total of 22 intelligent perception units, including 3 millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 7 high-definition cameras. Compared with the 14 perception units of the Geely Galaxy M9, the number is nearly doubled. More perception units mean a wider perception range and higher accuracy. They can not only precisely monitor complex surrounding environments, but also capture subtle driving risks, providing more comprehensive support for intelligent driving assistance functions. In addition, the Chery Fulwin T11 offers richer intelligent driving assistance functions. On top of the basic functions, it additionally supports lane departure correction, automatic lane change, and highway navigation assistance, further reducing driving pressure and comprehensively enhancing travel comfort and safety. It is more suitable for consumers who value intelligent experiences and pursue advanced driving assistance functions.

 

Space Design: Similar Dimensions VS Different Details — Comfort and Experience with Different Focuses

For large six-seat mid-to-large SUVs, space performance is a core competitiveness factor. After all, the main reason consumers choose this type of vehicle is to meet the comfort needs of full-family travel. Whether in the front row, second row, or third row, sufficient seating space is required, while trunk loading capacity must also be considered. Although the Geely Galaxy M9 and the Chery Fulwin T11 are very close in body dimensions, there are clear differences in wheelbase length, space utilization, and detailed configurations, resulting in distinctly different seating experiences and usage feelings.
 

First, regarding body dimensions, the Geely Galaxy M9 measures 5205×1999×1800 mm with a wheelbase of 3030 mm; the Chery Fulwin T11 measures 5205×1998×1800 mm, almost identical to the Galaxy M9, with only a 1 mm difference in width, which is visually imperceptible. However, in terms of wheelbase, the Chery Fulwin T11 reaches 3120 mm, 90 mm longer than the Galaxy M9. Wheelbase directly determines longitudinal cabin space, especially the legroom of third-row passengers. In theory, the Chery Fulwin T11 offers better third-row seating comfort.


 

In terms of seating layout, both models adopt a 2+2+2 six-seat configuration. The core advantage of this layout is that every passenger has an independent seat, completely avoiding the awkward “small bench” experience of the third row in seven-seat vehicles, while also maximizing second-row comfort, making it highly suitable for full-family travel. Among them, the Geely Galaxy M9’s second row is equipped with independent aviation seats, with both wrapping support and comfort reaching class-leading levels. The seats support electric adjustment, ventilation, heating, 10-point massage, and seamless leg rests. During long trips, they effectively relieve passenger fatigue and deliver a seating experience comparable to luxury MPVs.


 

For the third row, the Geely Galaxy M9 also makes no compromises, supporting 150° electric adjustment and heating. Passengers can flexibly adjust the backrest angle according to their needs to find the most comfortable sitting posture. Even adults around 175 cm tall will not feel cramped or oppressed in the third row, ensuring long-distance comfort. In addition, the Galaxy M9 offers an interior effective length of 3.7 meters and a space utilization rate of 88.3%, demonstrating excellent space efficiency and maximizing the potential of its body dimensions. In terms of loading capacity, the trunk volume is 328 L when fully occupied, easily accommodating 3–4 20-inch suitcases for short family trips. When the second and third rows are folded, the trunk expands to 2171 L, easily accommodating appliances, fishing gear, or strollers, delivering outstanding practicality.


 

Looking at the Chery Fulwin T11, even as an entry-level version, its seat configuration is not compromised and fully meets family comfort needs. The second row features independent comfort seats. Although zero-gravity seats are not standard, consumers can upgrade them for free through manufacturer benefits, further enhancing seating comfort and delivering a more premium experience while balancing practicality and flexibility. In addition, the interior design of the Chery Fulwin T11 emphasizes the integration of technology and comfort. The cabin is equipped with a 30-inch 6K integrated panoramic screen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, forming a visually striking dual-screen layout with high resolution, clear display, and smooth operation, delivering an excellent visual and interactive experience.
 

The vehicle also supports six-zone voice recognition. Whether in the front row, second row, or third row, passengers can easily control the air conditioning, audio, navigation, and other functions through voice commands without manual operation, which is both convenient and safe, greatly improving convenience. It is especially worth highlighting that the Chery Fulwin T11’s audio system is a core highlight across the lineup. It is equipped with the “Boya Sound” 23-speaker audio system, adopting a 7.5.4.2 panoramic sound layout with a peak power of 2880 W. The sound effect is highly immersive, delivering an audio-visual experience comparable to a professional cinema. At the same time, the vehicle is equipped with double-layer laminated glass throughout and silent tires, effectively blocking external noise and creating a “deep-space quiet cabin.” Even at high speeds, the interior remains exceptionally quiet, further enhancing ride comfort and immersion in audio-visual experiences. This advantage is highly attractive to family users who value in-car experience.

 

Passive Safety: Flagship Standards VS Detail Upgrades — Different Protection Philosophies

For family users, vehicle safety performance is always the top priority. Especially for large six-seat SUVs carrying the whole family, the completeness of passive safety configurations is directly related to the life safety of every passenger. Both the Geely Galaxy M9 and the Chery Fulwin T11 demonstrate flagship-level passive safety standards, investing heavily in body structure design, airbag configuration, and battery protection. However, they differ in protection philosophies and detailed configurations, highlighting different product characteristics and advantages.
 

The Geely Galaxy M9 adopts a “Star-Armor Cage” high-strength body structure. The core advantage of this structure lies in its high strength and rigidity. The body uses a large amount of high-strength steel and hot-formed steel, effectively enhancing collision resistance and torsional rigidity. The body torsional rigidity reaches 32,500 N·m/deg. The higher the torsional rigidity, the better the vehicle’s stability during driving, especially when cornering sharply or driving on bumpy roads, reducing body deformation and shaking, and improving safety and comfort. In the event of a collision, the high-strength body structure effectively disperses impact forces, reduces deformation, and reserves sufficient survival space for occupants, maximizing passenger safety.
 

In terms of airbag configuration, the Geely Galaxy M9 is equipped with 9 airbags, including driver front airbag, passenger front airbag, front side airbags, rear side airbags, curtain airbags, and a far-side airbag. The far-side airbag provides additional head protection for the driver in side collisions, further reducing injury. This comprehensive coverage significantly enhances passive safety protection. In terms of battery protection, the vehicle adopts “ShenDun Battery 2.0” technology, strengthening battery pack protection through multiple protective structures, effectively handling collisions, compression, and high-temperature scenarios, preventing fire or explosion risks and comprehensively ensuring driving safety. In addition, it is equipped with an in-cabin biological monitoring system and sentry mode. The biological monitoring system detects whether children or pets are left in the car to prevent accidents, while sentry mode monitors the surrounding environment when parked and triggers alarms in case of abnormalities, comprehensively enhancing parking safety.



In comparison, the Chery Fulwin T11 places greater emphasis on “high-strength protection” and “comprehensive coverage” in passive safety. It adopts the “Rock-Solid Body 2.0” structure, using high-strength steel-aluminum alloy materials, with high-strength steel and aluminum accounting for 88% of the body, and hot-formed steel reaching 2 GPa in strength. Both body strength and collision resistance are outstanding. Its body torsional rigidity reaches 37,300 N·m/deg, which is 4,800 N·m/deg higher than that of the Geely Galaxy M9. This improvement not only enhances driving stability, but also better protects occupants in collisions, minimizing deformation-related injuries.
 

In terms of airbag configuration, the Chery Fulwin T11 is even more comprehensive, with 11 airbags as standard, two more than the Geely Galaxy M9, providing broader coverage and more complete passive safety protection for all occupants in the front, second, and third rows, further reducing injury risks. In addition, it is equipped with an AEB emergency braking system and more than 20 intelligent driving assistance functions. The AEB system can automatically brake when a collision risk is detected ahead, avoiding or mitigating collision damage. Together with passive safety configurations, it forms a comprehensive, all-round safety protection system with no blind spots.
 

Overall, from a data perspective, the Chery Fulwin T11 has clear advantages in body rigidity and airbag quantity, theoretically offering stronger survival protection for occupants in extreme collision scenarios. Meanwhile, the Geely Galaxy M9’s safety system focuses more on system integration and detailed protection. Whether in battery protection, in-cabin biological monitoring, or far-side airbag configuration, it better matches the practical travel needs of family users. Both models adopt different protection philosophies, yet both reach flagship standards within their segment.

 

Final Thoughts: Two Value Orientations, Precisely Matching Different Family Needs

After a comprehensive comparison across four core dimensions, it is not difficult to find that although the Geely Galaxy M9 and the Chery Fulwin T11 both belong to the 200,000-RMB class of large six-seat plug-in hybrid SUVs with similar positioning and pricing, their product orientations are distinctly different. There is no absolute winner or loser — only differences in suitability — as each precisely matches family users with different preferences.
 

The core advantages of the Geely Galaxy M9 lie in its aggressive power performance, mature chassis tuning, and extremely high space utilization. Its plug-in hybrid system delivers strong power, with a 0–100 km/h time of only 4.5 seconds, offering driving pleasure comparable to high-performance vehicles. The front double-wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension, professionally tuned by the Lotus team, provide excellent stability and handling. At the same time, its outstanding space utilization and rich comfort configurations perfectly meet full-family travel needs. Overall, the Geely Galaxy M9 is more suitable for consumers who pursue driving pleasure, value comprehensive vehicle performance, and also need to consider family practicality. It is an all-around family SUV that combines “performance and practicality.”
 

The Chery Fulwin T11, on the other hand, focuses on smooth driving experience, advanced intelligent configurations, and ultimate comfort. Its range-extender system emphasizes smoothness and energy optimization, delivering a gentle and comfortable driving experience ideal for daily use. The longer wheelbase brings more generous longitudinal space, giving the third row a clear comfort advantage. At the same time, its flagship audio system, comprehensive intelligent driving assistance configurations, and high-strength passive safety protection significantly enhance luxury, technology, and safety. Overall, the Chery Fulwin T11 is more suitable for family consumers who prioritize interior comfort, quietness, and intelligent experience, pursue stable and convenient travel, and do not demand extreme power performance. It is a high-end family SUV that combines “comfort and intelligence.”
 

In conclusion, if you are a “performance enthusiast” who prefers strong acceleration while also valuing practicality and cost-effectiveness, the Geely Galaxy M9 is undoubtedly the better choice. If you care more about family riding comfort, in-car audio-visual experience, and intelligent configurations, and pursue stable and safe travel, the Chery Fulwin T11 will better suit your needs. Both models are high-quality products in the 200,000-RMB large six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV market. Ultimately, the final choice should be based on your own family travel needs and personal preferences, in order to select the one that suits you best.

 

FAQ：

Q1: What are the core positioning differences between the Geely Galaxy M9 and the Chery Fulwin T11?

A1: The positioning differs significantly. The Geely Galaxy M9 focuses on “performance and practicality,” emphasizing aggressive power output and mature chassis tuning, making it suitable for family users who value driving enjoyment and overall performance. The Chery Fulwin T11 highlights “comfort and intelligence,” prioritizing smooth driving, advanced intelligent driving assistance, and extreme cabin quietness, making it more suitable for consumers who value in-cabin experience and stable, relaxed travel.
 

Q2: Both models use a 1.5T power base. Is there a big difference in real driving experience?

A2: Yes, the difference is obvious. The Geely Galaxy M9 uses a plug-in hybrid system with a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of only 4.5 seconds. Its power delivery is aggressive with a strong push-back feeling, suitable for users who enjoy powerful acceleration. The Chery Fulwin T11 uses a range-extender system with a 0–100 km/h time of 9.3 seconds. Its power output is gentler, acceleration is smooth and linear without jolts, and it focuses more on driving comfort and energy-efficiency optimization.
 

Q3: For daily commuting and long-distance travel, which model has advantages in range and charging?

A3: Each has its own strengths. For daily commuting, their pure electric ranges are similar (M9: 230 km; T11: 220 km), both sufficient for everyday electric use. For long-distance travel, the M9 offers a comprehensive range of over 1,500 km and a fuel consumption of 4.8 L/100 km in depleted mode, giving it better overall efficiency. In terms of charging speed, the T11 supports fast charging from 30% to 80% in only 15 minutes, making it more convenient than the M9.
 

Q4: Where are the main differences in intelligent driving between the two models?

A4: The core differences lie in hardware and functional richness. The M9 is equipped with the “Qianli Haohan H5” system, featuring 14 perception units and focusing on practical basic functions (ACC, LCC, automatic parking, etc.). The T11 comes standard with the “Falcon 500” system, 22 perception units plus a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8620 chip, offering stronger computing power. It also supports advanced functions such as automatic lane change and highway navigation assistance, with OTA upgrade potential.
 

Q5: With similar body sizes, are there differences in space and seating comfort?

A5: Yes, there are clear differences. In terms of wheelbase, the T11 (3,120 mm) is 90 mm longer than the M9 (3,030 mm), theoretically providing more legroom for third-row passengers. In seat configuration, the M9’s second row features aviation seats with massage and seamless leg rests, offering superior comfort. The T11’s second row can be upgraded to zero-gravity seats for free, and together with its “deep-space quiet cabin” and flagship audio system, it delivers a more immersive audio-visual comfort experience.
 

Q6: Which model offers stronger passive safety protection?

A6: Their protection philosophies differ, and each has its own advantages. The T11 stands out in hardware: “Rock-Solid Body 2.0” structure (88% high-strength steel and aluminum), torsional rigidity of 37,300 N·m/deg, and 11 airbags, providing stronger survival protection in extreme collisions. The M9 emphasizes integrated system protection: “Star-Armor cage body,” “ShenDun Battery 2.0,” plus in-cabin biological monitoring and sentry mode, with detail-oriented protection more in line with family needs. Both reach flagship-level standards in their class.
 

Q7: With a budget of around RMB 200,000 (about USD 30,000), how should families choose between these two models?

A7: Choose according to your needs. If you prefer strong power, value handling and space utilization, and want to balance family use with driving enjoyment, choose the Geely Galaxy M9. If you care more about cabin quietness, intelligent features, and seating comfort, and pursue smooth commuting and convenient long-distance travel, choose the Chery Fulwin T11.
 

Q8: What are the specific versions compared, and are there any configuration reductions?

A8: The compared versions are both their main configuration models with no obvious reductions. They are the Geely Galaxy M9 2025 230 km 2WD Voyage Edition and the Chery Fulwin T11 2026 220 km RWD Boya Giant Screen Luxury Edition. Both have complete core configurations. Although the T11 is the entry luxury version, its key configurations are not reduced, and the second-row zero-gravity seats can be upgraded for free.