# Geely’s Galaxy M9 **URL:** \ **Category:** Buying/Selling\ **Created:** [April 11, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500 "2026-04-11T13:28:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/1 "2026-04-11T13:28:39Z")
This is why you can’t buy Chinese EVs in the US. It’s ready for prime time here and would sell at an attractive price. Artificially inflated price is the main reason we won’t see this and other Chinese EVs soon. Would you buy one if it becomes available? [https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2026-geely-galaxy-m9-hybrid-chinese-suv-tested.html](https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2026-geely-galaxy-m9-hybrid-chinese-suv-tested.html) ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/2 "2026-04-11T14:15:16Z")
> [@jtsanders](#): > > Would you buy one if it becomes available? Nope! I know that this news video refers to a different brand of Chinese-made vehicle, but the thought of buying _any_ vehicle from a Communist country, where much of their manufactured output is… let’s just say… not of high quality… doesn’t give me much confidence. It looks like a lot of Aussies have buyer’s remorse. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/9/b/9bd18b6e656fbb0bf4bfbe45254834f1d3cef2d9.jpeg "Chinese car brand leaves customers with rust buckets | 7NEWS") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qasbB0i_ZY) ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/3 "2026-04-11T14:40:57Z")
+1 Chinese Junk… We buy a lot of Chinese junk, but my life doesn’t depend on any of it and I never have high hopes about any of it, mainly stuff like a drink coaster type stuff that doesn’t need much QA… lol About the only things in the house worth much from China is the China dishes… 😂 ---
**Author:** ![LoudThunder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/loudthunder/32/27769_2.png) [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/4 "2026-04-11T14:41:53Z")
> [@jtsanders](#): > > This is why you can’t buy Chinese EVs in the US. I would not expect Chinese EVs to even be allowed in to be imported… with their low cast it almost screams “Force Labor” with Prison Labor where inmates are required to perform compulsory labor, and from Internment Camps were Uyghur and other Turkic minorities are forced to work in camps, and Labor Transfers where the Chinese Government move “surplus workers” from rural areas to industrial hubs to work in factories. In 2024, thousands of Porsche, Bentley, and Audi vehicles were impounded at U.S. ports due to a sub-component suspected of being made with forced labor in western China. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/5 "2026-04-11T15:23:21Z")
> [@LoudThunder](#): > > I would not expect Chinese EVs to even be allowed in to be imported +1 Because of the threat that they would impose on US automakers, no matter which party controls our nation, I don’t believe that Chinese vehicles will be imported to The US… at least not within our lifetimes. I have to say that I’m disappointed about countries, like Australia and Canada, that do allow the importation of Chinese-made vehicles. I think it’s interesting to note that Australia–where they don’t salt their roads–has a major rust problem with Chinese-made vehicles. Surely, the Canadians should have no worries about badly-rusted Chinese-made vehicles. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/6 "2026-04-11T18:25:22Z")
Lincoln, Buick, and Volvo all have china built models for us sale. Byd is in Mexico and border states report frequently seeking them visiting on Mexico plates. You never know these days, offer a cheap lease deal and some will roll the dice. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/7 "2026-04-11T18:51:31Z")
Volvo is a wholly owned subsidiary of Geely. Polestar, is owned by Li Shufu (44%), Geely (22%) and Volvo Cars (16%). Shufu is the founder and chairman of Geely. He is also the chairman of Volvo. We can already buy Chinese cars. Given the relationship, Polestar could sell the M9 as one of their models and build them in South Carolina. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/8 "2026-04-11T20:24:21Z")
When I go to Short Hills Mall, the Polestar showroom never has any customers, but the Rivian showroom is always bustling. **Whoops!** It’s actually the **Lucid** showroom that’s always bustling. There are no Rivian showrooms around here… _AFAIK_. ---
**Author:** ![LoudThunder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/loudthunder/32/27769_2.png) [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/9 "2026-04-11T20:28:09Z")
> [@VDCdriver](#): > > I think it’s interesting to note that Australia–where they don’t salt their roads–has a major rust problem Australia has a salt problem much like Utah and in the vicinity of the Great Salt Lake… Australia is naturally salty because much of its landscape was once covered by shallow inland seas millions of years ago. When these inland seas drained away, they left behind massive amounts of salt in the soil and rock layers. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/10 "2026-04-11T21:48:36Z")
Do they salt the roads in Australia? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/11 "2026-04-11T22:22:51Z")
I watch several Aussie car posts on YouTube. They clearly do not have rusty car problems. These shows are modifying 20, 30 or 40 year old cars that helave virtually no rust. ---
**Author:** ![LoudThunder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/loudthunder/32/27769_2.png) [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/12 "2026-04-11T23:08:05Z")
> [@VDCdriver](#): > > Do they salt the roads in Australia? In the early '80s I was stationed in Australia and cars were heavily damaged by salt in the soil, salt pans, and salty air in coastal Australia, leading to accelerated rust, seized brake calipers, and severe undercarriage deterioration. Salt pans can instantly ruin 4WDs, while coastal humidity acts as a catalyst for rapid corrosion. This Aussie (Facebook account below…) is a victim of the salty roads in Australia… He lives in Mount Hotham an alpine resort located in the Victorian Alps of the Great Dividing Range in Australia. It is situated northeast of Melbourne, Australia. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429806870628395/posts/3889234764685581/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429806870628395/posts/3889234764685581/) Google says they do not put salt on the roads in winter, but the natural environment has so much salt in the soil, even blowing dirt carries salt with it… ---
**Author:** ![LoudThunder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/loudthunder/32/27769_2.png) [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/13 "2026-04-11T23:25:24Z")
> [@Mustangman](#): > > I watch several Aussie car posts on YouTube. And just like the many classic vintage cars from the Northern states in the US where roads are salted at the “drop of one snowflake” These cars are restored with loving care to better than original, and they do the same in Australia… [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/3/9/39a2607e46db8873af7714cb40d435cf923c1597.jpeg "Abandoned old vehicles in the outback are proving hot property for car enthusiasts | ABC News") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PntYN0--41s) ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/14 "2026-04-12T12:52:53Z")
> [@LoudThunder](#): > > And just like the many classic vintage cars from the Northern states in the US Not at ALL like the many classic cars from the northeast! More like the many classic cars from Arizona, Nevada, and California deserts. Very different from a salt-belt classic. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/15 "2026-04-12T13:38:08Z")
NPR did a nice, detailed show on [China’s EV batteries](https://www.npr.org/2025/05/21/nx-s1-5388413/china-united-states-electric-vehicle-batteries). China is pulling way ahead of the US in EV technology. At least 50% of all cars sold in the China are either EV or plug-in hybrid. New vehicles come out in China can charge to 75% in 5 minutes and fully charge in 30 minutes with a range double that of EV’s sold in US. ---
**Author:** ![hackneycab2\_196741](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/90ced4/32.png) [@hackneycab2\_196741](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hackneycab2_196741)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/16 "2026-05-22T20:53:00Z")
What a load of nonsense.The quality of Chinese vehicles is improving in leaps & bounds,the very early ones in the early 2000’s, where terrible, not anymore. ---
**Author:** ![hackneycab2\_196741](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/90ced4/32.png) [@hackneycab2\_196741](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hackneycab2_196741)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/17 "2026-05-22T20:53:45Z")
I can tell you unequivocally,they are far from Junk,the same was said about the Japanese when they entered the global markets in the 1960’s, look @ them now.Chinese quality in their vehicles is going ahead in leaps & bounds.They have the best battery technology in the world bar none.Why do you think the US domestic market is so worried about them? Jim Farley(CEO of Ford) actually said this. Zeeker is one such brand,BYD another. Dismiss them @ your peril. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/18 "2026-05-22T22:58:43Z")
Buick, Lincoln, and Volvo sell Chinese made vehicles in the usa. Top gear did an episode on Chinese cars deciding that at the time they weren’t up to the standards of the uk market but much closer than they were. China is gaining market share in the uk particularly ev’s. ---
**Author:** ![hackneycab2\_196741](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/90ced4/32.png) [@hackneycab2\_196741](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hackneycab2_196741)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2026, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500/19 "2026-05-22T23:04:05Z")
You will find that a lot of Chinese automotive manufacturers actually now use Michelin,Continental, Hankook etc…Very rarely do you see a Chinese brand on a Chinese car,they use to use them, but not anymore.We have a multitude of Chinese brands hear in Australia,BYD specifically tend to use Michelin.That in itself tells you something.Michelin for our market traditionally come out of Asia,they are just as good as the French manufactured ones,no difference.I have Goodyears on my EV,they are manufactured in Germany, these are OEM btw.