BYD's Fang Cheng Bao brand unveiled the first official teaser video for the new Tai 9 (also called Ti 9), showcasing the vehicle's side silhouette. The general manager of the Fang Cheng Bao business unit signaled on social media that "it won't be a long wait," indicating the SUV's debut is fast approaching. The Tai 9 extends the Tai series' distinctive boxy design and floating roof concept but with notably larger proportions, filling a gap in the brand's full-size SUV segment.
Key Points
🎯 Dimensions and Design: A full-size SUV measuring more than 5.3 meters in length with a wheelbase exceeding 3.1 meters, larger than the Bao 8, retaining the signature boxy styling and floating roof of the Tai lineup.
👥 Interior Layout: Expected to accommodate six passengers as standard, with potential configurations offering five, seven, or alternative six-seat arrangements. Features a long connected-screen design on the center console, full digital instrument cluster, and head-up display (HUD).
⚡ Engine and Power: May employ a 2.0T engine paired with dual motors from the Bao 8, producing a combined 550 kW (738 hp) and 760 Nm torque, or alternatively BYD's fifth-generation DM-i plug-in hybrid all-wheel-drive system.
🔋 Range and Charging: According to some reports, the combined driving range on a full tank and full charge could exceed 2,300 kilometers.
🛡️ Technology: Built on a unibody structure paired with the DiSus-P Ultra intelligent hydraulic suspension system.
📅 Launch Timeline: Sales expected to commence in the second half of 2026, as confirmed by the brand's management in June.
📊 Brand Positioning: The Tai 9 fills a crucial gap in Fang Cheng Bao's portfolio between the off-road-focused Bao series and the urban-oriented Tai series, extending the brand's coverage from compact to full-size segments.
📈 Brand Performance: Fang Cheng Bao sold 41,213 units in July 2026, a 190.64% year-on-year increase, with cumulative sales of 200,687 units in the first seven months of 2026.
