Voyah, the premium arm of Chinese automaker Dongfeng, has unveiled its new flagship MPV, the Dreamer 9, at a launch event in Beijing on September 22. The model is offered in three trims—Ultra, Ultra+, and Lizun—with both plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) powertrains. Prices start at 419,900 yuan (about $59,100) and go up to 529,900 yuan (about $74,600), before taxes and incentives, according to Chinese outlet Diyi EV.
The Dreamer 9 is positioned as Voyah's first MPV to target the 500,000-yuan segment, aiming at premium business, executive travel, and family use. It is described as the world's first MPV with a retractable hood ornament, and it comes equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 advanced driver assistance system, the HarmonySpace 6 cockpit, an 800V high-voltage platform, and a newly developed chassis called Huju P.
Design and cabin
The exterior adopts Voyah's new "Ji, Run, Ya" design language, which the company says blends traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern industrial design. Notable features include a crystal hood ornament with 2,520 precision-cut facets, a double-tone body, and a "dragon scale" grille. The cabin offers a flexible layout with second-row seats that can rotate 45, 90, or 180 degrees, a 21.4-inch ceiling screen, a 13-liter dual-door refrigerator, and a 35-speaker audio system. The top Lizun trim adds a two-tone paint, illuminated grille, and privacy curtains.
Technology and safety
The Dreamer 9 is built on what Voyah calls a full-domain L3-ready architecture, meaning the hardware and software are designed to support conditional automated driving when regulations allow. It carries 37 sensors, including a 896-line lidar and three solid-state blind-spot lidars, plus redundant systems for perception, computing, braking, and steering. The ADAS includes enhanced automatic emergency braking and a predictive feature that can mitigate rear-end collisions.
The chassis features three-chamber air suspension, dual-valve electronically controlled dampers, and rear-wheel steering with 10 degrees of steering angle, which Voyah says improves maneuverability for the 5.3-meter-long vehicle. Safety equipment includes 11 airbags covering all three rows and a high-strength cage body with reinforced front and rear crash structures.
Powering the Dreamer 9 is an 800V electrical architecture. The PHEV version uses a 65kWh battery that supports 5C fast charging, replenishing from 20% to 80% in about 12 minutes. The BEV version comes with a 120kWh battery. Voyah says the battery pack has 16 layers of safety protection.
Voyah claims that during the pre-sale period, the Dreamer 9 received more than 30,000 orders within 48 hours, with the Lizun trim accounting for over half. The company also says more than 20,000 existing Voyah owners placed orders. The Dreamer 9 is the latest iteration of the Dreamer series, which Voyah says has been the best-selling Chinese MPV in the premium segment over the past four years.
The launch underscores how Chinese automakers are moving beyond simple feature competition to integrate advanced driver assistance, intelligent cockpits, and cultural design into flagship models. With the Dreamer 9, Voyah aims to strengthen its position in the premium MPV market, competing with both domestic rivals and established foreign brands.
