BYD‘s Fang Cheng Bao (FCB) opened nationwide customer registration for its flagship SUV, the Ti 9, on September 29, 2026. Fang Cheng Bao General Manager Xiong Tianbo announced the registration opening ahead of fourth-quarter deliveries.

Production units are already reaching sales channels. Automotive hauliers began transporting the six-seat plug-in hybrid to FCB direct-sales showrooms across China on September 28.

Unibody platform expands Fang Cheng Bao lineup

The Ti 9 expands Fang Cheng Bao beyond the body-on-frame Bao 5 and Bao 8 with a high-strength monocoque unibody structure. It adopts a larger three-row format with a 5,270 mm length, 1,999 mm width, 1,850 mm height (or 1,880 mm with roof racks), and a 3,130 mm wheelbase.

Curb weight ranges from 2,865 kg to 2,965 kg, while gross vehicle weight is rated at 3,495 kg. The Ti 9 enters the large three-row PHEV and EREV crossover segment alongside models such as the Li Auto L9 and Aito M9.

DMS hybrid architecture and Flash Charging

The Ti 9 debuts BYD’s dedicated DMS (Dual Mode Super) hybrid architecture. Its powertrain combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine rated at 115 kW (154 hp) with 200 kW (268 hp) electric motors on both axles. The two motors provide a combined 400 kW (536 hp) of electric output.

A 66.48 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Second-Generation Blade Battery supplied by BYD’s FinDreams subsidiary supports BYD Flash Charging. Under Chinese regulatory testing, the Ti 9 achieves a 310 km WLTC pure-electric range.

The chassis features active rear-wheel steering, an Intelligent All-Terrain Sensing system (iATS), Tire-blowout Stabilisation Control (TSC), and front six-piston fixed callipers. Roof-mounted LiDAR supports BYD’s DiPilot 300 driver-assistance system, and the vehicle also incorporates two-way satellite communication.

Cradle-mode cabin and split tailgate

The six-seat cabin uses a 2+2+2 layout. The front passenger and second-row captain’s seats offer an automated Cradle Mode designed for reclining and rest. A 30-inch integrated panoramic display serves the front row, while a ceiling-mounted 21.4-inch fold-down screen provides rear entertainment.

The cargo area uses an electrically operated horizontally split tailgate. Its lower section forms a reinforced bench rated for a 300 kg static load. Third-row seatbacks fold into the cargo floor through electric controls in the rear trim, while the Ti 9 has a rated braked towing capacity of 2,000 kg.

Detailed trim levels and final pricing will be announced closer to customer deliveries later this year.

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