Platinum Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design · 2026
Geely Galaxy M9 Vehicle
by Geely Design
- A' Design Award 2026 Platinum Winner in Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design
- Awarded April 15, 2026
- CLIENT: Geely Auto Group Co., LTD
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 336,745
- Verification code 5191B62ADF · Verify this award
About Geely Galaxy M9 Vehicle
Geely Galaxy M9 is a six seater flagship sport utility vehicle designed for modern families. The interior layout reinterprets the spatial logic of traditional Chinese three courtyard mansions, organizing the cabin into three rows, each with its own functional focus. The flexible cabin changes into eight distinct modes with a single tap. All seats include graphene heating and a four way adaptive lumbar support system. Water based paints, low emission interior materials and recyclable fabrics are used. Fuel consumption is 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers.
Positioned within the contemporary tradition of aspirational automotive presentation, Geely Auto Group Co., Ltd's Galaxy M9 Vehicle emerges as a compelling study in the synthesis of engineering achievement and aesthetic refinement, presented here through a visual language that transcends conventional product documentation to engage broader artistic and philosophical territories. The staging environment, with its enigmatic sculptural landforms rendered in warm terracotta tonalities, suggests a dialogue between human technological accomplishment and the enduring forms of the natural world, perhaps inviting contemplation of how premium design might harmonize rather than contrast with organic beauty. The vehicle itself demonstrates considerable sophistication in its formal resolution, where flowing surface development creates continuously evolving light play across the metallic finish, a technical achievement that speaks to the precision of contemporary manufacturing while maintaining visual poetry in its execution. The chromatic strategy proves particularly noteworthy, employing a deep cerulean blue that carries associations of depth, trustworthiness, and technological capability while remaining sufficiently distinctive to establish memorable brand presence. Compositionally, the perfect reflection upon the mirror-like ground plane introduces themes of duality, contemplation, and perhaps the aspiration toward ideal states that premium design embodies, the doubled image suggesting both the tangible vehicle and its conceptual essence existing simultaneously. The surrounding environment, neither fully representational nor entirely abstract, occupies a liminal space that elevates the presentation beyond mere documentation toward something approaching environmental sculpture or land art sensibilities. One might observe how the interplay between the vehicle's crisp, manufactured precision and the organic undulations of the backdrop creates productive tension, each element made more vivid through juxtaposition. The solitary cloud introduces asymmetry and temporal specificity to an otherwise timeless scene, perhaps suggesting the fleeting nature of perfect moments or the importance of seizing opportunities for advancement. Viewers might consider how this presentation positions the vehicle not merely as transportation but as an object worthy of aesthetic contemplation, inviting reflection on the role sophisticated design plays in enriching daily experience.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This AI powered 6 seater flagship SUV harmonizes Eastern elegance with advanced technology, collaboratively designed by Geely Design Shanghai Headquarters and Milan design center. Crafted for modern families, its interior layout reinterprets the spatial logic of traditional Chinese three courtyard mansions into a modern 6 seater SUV cabin, which features three distinct rows of seats and a flexible interior layout to create a mobile home that adapts to diverse scenarios.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- product dimensions, 5205 mm x 1999 mm x 1800 mm
- Tags
- AI Powered 6 Seater Flagship SUV, Spatial Logic of Traditional Chinese Three, Courtyard Mansions, Versatile Cabin, Ripple Aesthetics, Pinnacle of Intelligent Safety Technology
- Production Technology
- All seats feature graphene therapeutic heating and a 4 way adaptive lumbar support system for optimal comfort.
The vehicle extensively uses water based paints, low VOC interior materials, and recyclable fabrics, carefully selected to minimize environmental impact while maintaining comfort and quality.
Thanks to its lightweight engineering and AI powered energy management system, the vehicle consumes just 4.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers and delivers a maximum range of over 1,500 kilometers. - Design Challenge
- The cabin reinterprets the spatial order of traditional Chinese three courtyard mansions.
The first row has a 30 in ultra wide screen, a 9.1 L refrigerator, leg supports, massage, and heating.
The second row draws on traditional Chinese armchairs for ergonomic comfort, with a 1.1 m door opening, 1.3 m cabin height, and 180 mm aisle width for easy access and an open feel.
The third row gives passengers equal comfort and decency with 1.07 m seat width and 150 degree electrically adjustable backrests. - Project Duration
- Geely Galaxy M9 made its debut in Italy, in May 2025, and went on sale in China in September 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The flexible cabin layout transforms into 8 distinct modes with just a tap, effortlessly adapting to a wide range of user needs and situations.
Backed by the Dragon Eagle 1 Chip, 16GB of RAM, and the powerful computing capabilities of the Geely Xingrui Intelligent Computing Center, the Galaxy Flyme Auto smart cockpit reduces command response time to under 500 milliseconds, delivering truly seamless interaction that anyone can use intuitively, right from the start. - Research
- Centered on the fundamental purpose of making all six seats truly comfortable, functional, and enjoyable, Geely Galaxy M9 reimagines the spatial logic of traditional Chinese three courtyard mansions for the modern six seater SUV cabin. The cabin layout is organized into three distinct rows, each with its own functional focus, shaped by the different roles family members take and the ways they use the space during travel.
- Inspiration
- To meet culturally diverse aesthetic expectations, the international design team has developed a visual language that resonates globally through collaboration across different cultural backgrounds. For instance, the ripple of galaxy full width headlight reflects the Eastern imagery of a starry milky way while echoing the Western masterpiece, the starry night. Crafted with a 3D structure and micro hole laser engraving, it glows with a dynamic galactic effect, bridging emotion and cultural depth.