Chinese automotive media outlet Autohome has published its first drive of the Yijing X9, a large six-seat SUV that aims to challenge the top end of China's family-vehicle market. The model, which is expected to launch later this year, combines a range-extender (EREV) powertrain with Huawei's latest cabin and driver-assistance systems.
The X9 measures 5,301 mm long, 2,015 mm wide and 1,820 mm tall, with a 3,120 mm wheelbase, placing it firmly in the large-SUV segment. It rides on 21-inch wheels and is offered in six body colours, including a two-tone option. The exterior styling is deliberately conservative, with a split headlight layout and a 1.83-metre light bar under the badge, aiming to appeal to the whole family rather than stand out.
Huawei cabin and powertrain
Inside, the X9 is among the first models to run Huawei's Harmony Space 6 cabin system. It replaces the traditional instrument cluster with an AR head-up display and pairs it with two 17.2-inch screens. A rear-seat projector and screen are also fitted. The cabin includes Huawei's Xiao Yi voice assistant with conversational AI, plus a new companion robot called Hamengmeng designed to add emotional interaction.
Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbo range extender and dual electric motors with a combined output of 450 kW (about 603 hp) and 700 N·m of torque. The front motor produces 150 kW and the rear 300 kW. Two battery options are offered: a 74 kWh pack with a claimed CLTC pure-electric range of 465 km and a combined CLTC range of over 1,400 km, and a 51 kWh pack with a pure-electric range of over 310 km and a combined range of 1,570 km. Charging from 30 to 80 percent takes about 21 minutes. Autohome notes that CLTC figures tend to be more optimistic than the WLTP standard, so real-world ranges will likely be lower.
During the test with six occupants aboard, Autohome found the powertrain ample for highway overtaking at 100 km/h and praised the smooth, responsive behaviour in city traffic. The chassis uses a double-wishbone front and five-link rear suspension, with dual-chamber air springs offering 90 mm of travel and five height settings. Mid- and high-spec versions add rear-wheel steering of up to 7 degrees, cutting the turning circle to 5.3 metres. A roof-mounted lidar enables a road-preview function that adjusts the suspension for bumps over 3 cm.
ADAS and safety
The X9 is equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 driver-assistance system, with a 896-line lidar as standard and up to four lidars on higher trims. Autohome tested the system on narrow rural roads, where the car handled single-lane passages and overgrown verges with confidence, and in a bridge tunnel where it adapted quickly to sudden light changes. In urban traffic, the system performed decisive lane changes and quick starts at traffic lights, sometimes faster than a human driver.
The test also included a simulated heavy-rain scenario where the car detected a stationary vehicle ahead and braked or swerved to avoid it, and a 'ghost pedestrian' test where it reacted promptly. Autohome also tried the car's motion-sickness mitigation mode, which reduces regenerative braking and brake dive to improve comfort for rear-seat passengers.
Autohome concluded that the Yijing X9's overall package is worthy of flagship status, and suggested that a competitive launch price could make it a strong contender in the large SUV segment. The outlet did not disclose the expected price in its review.
Based on reporting by 汽车之家. Edited and published in English by geisou.
