5.3-Meter Six-Seat Family SUV
Jessica, reporting from the passenger seat
“Unbelievable!”
Those were the words of racing enthusiast and superstar Aaron Kwok. The Yijing X9, for which he serves as ambassador, has officially gone on sale, with prices starting at RMB 299,800.
This is the first product launched since the establishment of the Yijing brand, as well as the first production vehicle jointly developed by Dongfeng and HUAWEI Qiankun under the “full-stack native co-creation” model.
The two companies began working and developing together from the product-definition stage. With the Yijing X9, Dongfeng contributes decades of experience in vehicle development and manufacturing, while HUAWEI Qiankun brings nearly all six of its intelligent-vehicle solutions to the table in a single launch:
Every model comes equipped with HUAWEI Qiankun ADS 5 and an 896-line dual-optical-path image-grade LiDAR; the first batch features the HarmonySpace 6 HarmonyOS cockpit, along with HUAWEI’s full-stack in-vehicle optical solution…
At present, HUAWEI Qiankun’s latest and most comprehensive technologies are concentrated in this 5.3-meter, large six-seat SUV.
HUAWEI’s Latest Capabilities Come Together in the Yijing X9
The Yijing X9 first showcases HUAWEI’s technologies, which were introduced by Jin Yuzhi, CEO of HUAWEI’s Intelligent Automotive Solution BU.
The Yijing X9 is equipped with six HUAWEI Qiankun intelligent-vehicle solutions: HUAWEI Qiankun intelligent driving, HarmonyOS cockpit, HUAWEI Qiankun intelligent motion platform, HUAWEI Qiankun in-vehicle optical system, HUAWEI Qiankun vehicle-cloud platform, and HUAWEI 5G communications.
The most important of these is HUAWEI Qiankun Intelligent Driving ADS 5, which adopts the new WEWA 2.0 architecture.
According to HUAWEI, the world engine in WEWA further strengthens cloud-based training capabilities. It upgrades the system from single-vehicle game theory to group game theory, taking into account the interactions among more traffic participants during training.
On the vehicle side, ADS 5 introduces a defensive driving strategy based on safety risk fields.
In simple terms, the system proactively adjusts its driving strategy based on environmental risks. When multiple possible actions are available, it prioritizes the route with the lowest risk. According to the company, this strategy can further reduce the risk of collisions.
This approach differs from the previous emphasis on whether the vehicle could “complete a driving task.” For family users, vehicles more often encounter complex but everyday situations:
Passing another vehicle on a narrow road, underground parking garages, rain and snow, nighttime driving, and the safety needs of elderly passengers and children.
That is why the X9’s assisted-driving system places particular emphasis on safety redundancy.
On the hardware side, the X9 is equipped with 11 high-definition cameras, four LiDAR units, and distributed 4D millimeter-wave radar, for a total of 32 high-performance sensors.
The most closely watched component is the 896-line dual-optical-path image-grade LiDAR.
This LiDAR uses a dual-optical-path architecture, providing both wide-angle and telephoto capabilities. According to the company, it is designed to reliably identify obstacles more than 120 meters away and over 14 centimeters tall in unlit nighttime environments.
In addition, the X9 is equipped with three high-precision solid-state LiDAR units covering the sides and lower rear of the vehicle. These enhance perception during automated parking, including the detection of charging piles, fire hydrants, curbs, and negative obstacles.
The safety system has also been expanded. HUAWEI Qiankun Intelligent Driving has been upgraded from CAS 4.0 to CAS 5.0. On top of the previous five-dimensional safety coverage—full-speed-range, all-weather, omnidirectional, all-target, and all-scenario protection—it adds the concept of all-time-domain safety, covering warnings before an incident, evasive action during an incident, and rescue after an incident.
Beyond sensing the external environment, the X9 is also the first to feature an in-cabin AMS integrated perception system, enabling it to better understand the status of occupants.
For example, the system can detect and issue alerts when a child leans out of a window, when a child or pet is in a seat’s blind spot, or when belongings are left behind after passengers exit the vehicle.
This reflects another aspect of Yijing’s understanding of a family flagship: the vehicle should not merely help the driver complete the driving task; it should also take on greater responsibility for actively protecting family members while they are on board.
In the cockpit, the X9 debuts the HarmonySpace 6 HarmonyOS cockpit and introduces the new-generation Xiaoyi intelligent agent for the first time.
Compared with traditional voice assistants, HarmonySpace 6 emphasizes a multi-agent architecture capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously, including navigation, vehicle control, and entertainment.
The vehicle also comes with the AI companion robot “Hamengmeng.” It can attach itself to the in-car display area, respond to the vehicle’s status and user operations with facial expressions, and be taken out of the vehicle.
At the hardware level, the X9 features 10 screens throughout the vehicle. The most prominent are the dual 17.2-inch 3.4K Dieyu dual display, which uses a 21:10 aspect ratio and nano-etching technology to reduce reflections.
The vehicle is also equipped with a 32-inch laser-projection theater system supporting five projection configurations, including single-screen, dual-screen, floating-window, and open-air cinema modes.
These features show that the X9 does not view the cockpit as merely a large-screen entertainment space. Instead, it further emphasizes multi-person interaction in family scenarios.
In addition to ADS 5, the HarmonyOS cockpit, and the in-vehicle optical system, the vehicle also features the Chitu platform, based on the HUAWEI XMC Qiankun digital chassis engine, as well as Whale Fin communications and the Qiankun vehicle-cloud platform. Together, these cover perception, interaction, vehicle control, and cloud capabilities.
Compared with models equipped only with HUAWEI’s assisted-driving and cockpit systems, the HUAWEI technology in the X9 extends further into the chassis and overall vehicle control. This is the area where Dongfeng must deliver.
For a six-seat SUV measuring more than 5.3 meters and primarily aimed at families, intelligent features determine the first impression. But space, chassis performance, comfort, and safety determine whether the vehicle truly qualifies as a flagship once the whole family is inside.
So, beyond HUAWEI, what does this 5.3-meter six-seater itself have to offer?
Beyond HUAWEI, Dongfeng Provides the Foundation
If HUAWEI determines the height of the X9’s intelligent capabilities, Dongfeng’s first task is to address the most fundamental challenge facing a large SUV—space.
The Yijing X9 is positioned as a large six-seat SUV. It measures more than 5.3 meters in length and has a 3.12-meter wheelbase.
Many six-seat SUVs currently use a 2+2+2 layout. In actual use, however, the third row often serves only as temporary seating, so Dongfeng has focused on achieving “equal rights for all three rows.”
Dongfeng says the X9 offers nearly 3.3 meters of interior space. The third row can accommodate two adults measuring 1.85 meters tall, with 1.1 meters of lateral space and seatbacks reclining to as much as 133 degrees.
With all seats occupied, the trunk provides 484 liters of capacity—enough for six 20-inch carry-on suitcases and six 30-inch bags. With four passengers, trunk capacity can be expanded to 1,368 liters.
These figures correspond to the most common use cases for family users. A family of six needs more than just enough seats; it also needs to accommodate elderly passengers, children, luggage, camping equipment, and more.
The second row is another key focus of the X9. The vehicle is equipped with zero-gravity seats and additional safety structures, including a seat-frame-following mechanism, side and cushion airbags, and integrated adaptive seat belts.
For massage, the X9 combines mechanical massage, airbag massage, and muscle-strength massage in a three-in-one system covering the back, lower back, hips, and legs.
The vehicle also offers six cabin modes: Queen Passenger, Nap, Super Zero Gravity, Super Cinema, Super Suite, and Fully Loaded.
For example, in Super Bed mode, folding down only the second-row seats creates a space up to 1.9 meters long. With the third row folded as well, the maximum length reaches 2.5 meters.
These designs reflect the X9’s understanding of how families use their vehicles. As a flagship SUV, it is intended not only for long-distance travel, but also for everyday rest, entertainment, camping, and other scenarios.
In addition to providing space, the X9 must address the problem of “large vehicles being difficult to drive.” After all, a 5.3-meter body naturally presents challenges in urban driving.
To address this, the X9 adds a rear-wheel-steering system, reducing its turning radius from 5.8 meters to 5.3 meters, close to that of an A0-class compact car.
For suspension, the X9 features a dual-chamber air suspension system with 90 millimeters of travel, along with CDC adaptive dampers.
Dongfeng has also applied an all-aluminum chassis to the X9. Through HUAWEI’s XMC digital chassis engine, the vehicle coordinates power, braking, steering, suspension, and thermal management.
This reflects the division of responsibilities in the partnership: HUAWEI brings intelligent-vehicle capabilities, while the vehicle still ultimately relies on complete-vehicle engineering to turn those capabilities into a finished product.
For a large SUV measuring more than five meters, intelligent systems can enhance the experience, but body structure, chassis tuning, and suspension reliability still determine how the vehicle feels over long-term use.
At the launch event, Dongfeng also highlighted its manufacturing and R&D capabilities. In 2025, the company obtained 3,442 newly authorized invention patents. Meanwhile, its 16,000-ton integrated large-scale die-casting process entered mass production, and a kilovolt-class electric-drive prototype officially rolled off the line.
These capabilities do not appear directly on a specification sheet, but they influence, to some extent, whether a flagship model can operate reliably over the long term.
Finally, pricing. The Yijing X9 is available in three versions:
- Range-Extended Max Long-Range: RMB 299,800
- Range-Extended AWD Ultra+ Long-Range: RMB 339,800
- Range-Extended AWD Ultra+ Flagship Long-Range: RMB 379,800
The Range-Extended Max Long-Range, priced from RMB 299,800, already comes equipped with the HarmonySpace 6 HarmonyOS cockpit, HUAWEI Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent-driving system, 896-line dual-optical-path LiDAR, and dual 17.2-inch Dieyu displays, among other key intelligent features.
The higher-end AWD Ultra+ version adds a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system to enhance performance on challenging roads. The top-spec model features a four-LiDAR configuration and adds dual zero-gravity seats, 14-point massage, and other comfort features.
During the presale period, the new vehicle comes with a RMB 2,000 deposit that expands to RMB 5,000 in cash benefits, as well as a lifetime warranty covering the entire vehicle and its three electric systems.
Judging from its price range, the Yijing X9 does not directly enter the 500,000-yuan luxury SUV market. Instead, it places its core pricing between RMB 300,000 and RMB 400,000.
This price range is also where competition among new-energy family flagship SUVs is currently most intense.
Looking upward, models such as the AITO M9 and Li Auto L9 have already established strong market recognition. Looking downward, an increasing number of new-energy six-seat SUVs are entering the RMB 300,000 segment.
For a new brand just entering the market, a starting price of RMB 299,800 also means that Yijing has chosen to target a broader pool of users.
It must attract users who value HUAWEI’s intelligent-vehicle capabilities while establishing its own family-flagship positioning among models such as AITO and Li Auto, which already enjoy strong brand recognition.
Dongfeng + HUAWEI: Testing a New Partnership Model
The birth of Yijing is itself a new experiment.
In the past, cooperation between traditional automakers and technology companies was focused primarily on the supply-chain level. Yijing breaks with that pattern, becoming the first new brand incubated through deep cooperation between a Chinese state-owned automaker and HUAWEI.
The two companies began working, developing, and marketing together from the product-definition stage, hoping to combine HUAWEI’s software and intelligent-vehicle capabilities with Dongfeng’s complete-vehicle system.
For HUAWEI, Yijing is also an important exploration beyond HIMA.
HUAWEI needs to prove that its intelligent-vehicle technology stack can serve not only brands in whose operations it participates deeply, but also traditional automakers, integrating with mature manufacturing capabilities.
For Dongfeng, the challenge is equally clear: competition in new-energy vehicles has moved beyond simple electrification and into the intelligent-vehicle era.
Traditional automakers possess strengths in manufacturing, supply chains, and engineering, but they need to catch up more quickly in software and intelligent capabilities—
The Yijing X9 is intended to be that combination.
At the product level, it brings HUAWEI’s latest intelligent-vehicle technologies together in its first model, while retaining Dongfeng’s strengths in space, chassis engineering, safety, and manufacturing.
But putting HUAWEI’s capabilities into a vehicle is ultimately only the beginning of the next round of competition. As more and more models adopt HUAWEI solutions, future market competition will increasingly return to product definition, user experience, and brand recognition.
So, once HUAWEI technology is no longer unique, why will owners ultimately choose the Yijing X9? The answer will involve not only HUAWEI, but Dongfeng as well.