BYD Ti9 targets big family SUV buyers

BYD's off-road-focused Fangchengbao division has revealed the new Ti9, a full-size three-row SUV positioned above the recently announced Ti7. The newcomer combines plug-in hybrid power with six-seat practicality and is expected to take on a growing field of large electrified family SUVs in China.

The Ti9 expands BYD's Fangchengbao line-up with a substantially larger vehicle aimed at buyers seeking extra passenger space and long-distance capability.

Power comes from a plug-in hybrid drivetrain pairing a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 115kW with two electric motors rated at 200kW each.

BYD has not yet confirmed a combined system output figure.

Supplying energy is a 66.48kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, which is claimed to deliver as much as 310km of electric-only driving range under an undisclosed test cycle.

Dimensionally, the Ti9 measures 5270mm long, 1999mm wide and up to 1880mm tall, riding on a 3130mm wheelbase, with those proportions it is among the largest SUVs currently offered by Chinese manufacturers.

Unlike many seven-seat rivals, the Ti9 adopts a six-seat configuration with two individual seats in each row.

Government certification documents show the SUV can weigh as much as 2965kg depending on specification. Gross vehicle mass is listed at 3495kg, while maximum braked towing capacity is rated at 2000kg.

While a full equipment list has yet to be confirmed, documentation and official imagery indicate the Ti9 will be available with 21-inch or 22-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, active grille shutters, full-width exterior lighting signatures and a split tailgate.

Inside, a large central display stretches across the dashboard toward the front passenger side, complemented by ambient lighting throughout the cabin.

A prominent sensor housing mounted on the roof suggests the Ti9 will offer LiDAR-based driver-assist systems and enhanced semi-autonomous driving functions.

The SUV is also expected to support BYD's latest ultra-fast charging technology.

BYD has so far only detailed the Ti9 for the Chinese market, and the company has not announced any right-hand-drive production plans.

However, the smaller Ti7 has already been confirmed for the United Kingdom under BYD branding, demonstrating the brand's willingness to take Fangchengbao-derived products into export markets.

The Ti7 and Ti9 names have also been registered locally, although trademark filings alone do not guarantee an Australian launch. For now, Australian buyers will need to wait for official confirmation on whether BYD's newest flagship SUV is destined for local showrooms.

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