The Galleria unveils the XPENG X2 low-altitude air mobility explorer for guests in Abu Dhabi.
The XPENG X2 flying vehicle will be exclusively showcased to the Abu Dhabi public at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, the capital’s leading lifestyle destination, from 10am to 10pm on 18 and 19 October 2022.
The XPENG X2 is a fifth-generation flying car independently developed and manufactured by XPENG AEROHT – an affiliate of XPENG. Visitors to The Galleria now have the opportunity to see the future up close and in-person, as the vehicle makes its debut appearance in Abu Dhabi.
The XPENG X2 and the Future of Transportation
- The XPENG X2 is a two-seater flying car that does not produce any carbon dioxide emissions during flight and is a step forward in the pursuit of urban green transportation.
- It will be suitable for future low-altitude city flights and is perfect to provide solutions in the field of 3D transportation, including urban air transportation, scenic spot sightseeing, emergency rescue.
- Last week the vehicle was unveiled at GITEX Global 2022 and the first global public flight was conducted in Dubai
- The XPENG X2 is equipped with two driving modes: manual and autonomous. During the autonomous flight, passengers can enjoy a safe and intelligent flying experience with simple start, return and landing operations at the touch of a button.
- The X2 adopts a minimalist teardrop-shaped design that achieves high-efficient aerodynamics and uses a complete light-weight carbon fibre structure.
- When fully extended, it measures 4.97 metres in length, 4.78 metres in width and 1.36 meters in height.
- It will cruise at 130 kilometres per hour and have a flight time of 35 minutes at an altitude of up to 1,000 metres.
- The vehicle promises to transform personal mobility and usher in a new era of 3D mobility.
Speaking on the GITEX GLOBAL 2022 stage at the opening of the event, Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG Motors, commented: “Mobility is at the core of modern society, and how we move around impacts many aspects of life. This is why we’re adding non-traditional mobility methods, such as flying vehicles, to XPENG’s mobility ecosystem. Our sixth-generation flying car, featuring both flying and driving modes, is currently in the early stages of development.”
David Robinson, CEO of Al Maryah Retail Company, said; “The Galleria is renowned for introducing exclusive and innovative concepts to the Abu Dhabi market, and we are excited to present the future of urban transport to our guests. XPENG AEROHT have created something remarkable with the X2, highlighting the rapid rate of change across industries that will impact our lives in the near future. At The Galleria we look forward to sharing these exciting advancements and growing with the Abu Dhabi community.”