Dongfeng-Huawei joint venture Yijing X9 SUV launches, gets 9,157 orders in 24 hours
On September 24, the Yijing X9, a large six-seat extended-range electric SUV co-developed by Dongfeng Motor and Huawei's Qiankun division, launched with a limited-time starting price of 279,800 yuan. The vehicle features Huawei's full suite of intelligent solutions, including ADS 5 autonomous driving and HarmonySpace 6 cockpit. Within 24 hours, it received over 9,157 firm orders. The brand targets the top three in its segment and plans five models over three years.
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Dongfeng-Huawei Joint Venture Launches Yijing X9 SUV at 279,800 Yuan, Aims for Market Share
Yijing Automobile, a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor and Huawei, launched its first model, the Yijing X9, on September 24 at a starting price of 279,800 yuan. The six-seat extended-range electric SUV is equipped with Huawei's full suite of intelligent solutions, including ADS 5 autonomous driving and HarmonyOS cockpit, features typically found in vehicles priced above 400,000 yuan. Yijing Chairman Wang Junjun stated the partnership is a 'full-stack native co-creation' model covering R&D, production, supply, sales, and service. Brand General Manager Zeng Qinglin admitted the first vehicle is not profitable, saying 'the first car really doesn't make money,' as the company prioritizes market entry with high-end Huawei technology at a competitive price. Yijing targets the top three in the large six-seat SUV segment, with 9,157 orders in the first 24 hours. The company plans five models over three years, with a pure electric version of the X9 arriving in December and three more models in 2025. Distribution will cover 90 cities by October, with over 60% of dealers being top national or regional players, many converted from luxury brands like BBA.
Dongfeng and Huawei Qiankun Launch 'Second-Generation Family Flagship' Yijing X9
According to a report by Shanghai Securities News, Dongfeng Motor and Huawei's Qiankun brand have jointly launched the 'second-generation family flagship' model, the Yijing X9. Yijing Auto Chairman Wang Junjun stated that the partnership represents a deep, 1:1 binding cooperation model covering R&D, production, supply, sales, and service. He noted that Huawei has invested three years of effort, providing its latest technologies and integrating its IPD and IPMS management systems into Yijing. The Yijing X9 integrates six Huawei Qiankun intelligent solutions, including the ADS5 autonomous driving system, HarmonyOS cockpit, and Chitu platform. Huawei Senior Vice President and Yinwang CEO Jin Yuzhi said the vehicle will leverage Huawei's OTA system for continuous lifecycle upgrades. In terms of sales and service, Yijing will adopt Huawei's channel standards, with over 60% of its top 100 dealers nationwide. By October 2026, Yijing plans to have stores in 90 cities and service coverage in 150 cities, with 400 experience touchpoints. The charging network will integrate Dongfeng and Huawei ecosystems, including over 2.8 million charging piles.
Read sourceDongfeng-Huawei Yijing X9 SUV Launches, Gets 9,157 Orders in 24 Hours
On September 25, the Yijing X9, a large six-seat extended-range electric SUV co-developed by Dongfeng and Huawei's Qiankun division, received over 9,157 firm orders within 24 hours of its launch. The vehicle is offered in four trims, with a limited-time starting price of 279,800 yuan, which is 20,000 yuan lower than the pre-sale price. Three of the four trims are equipped with four lidar sensors. The X9 features Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 autonomous driving system and Harmony Cockpit 6, and is powered exclusively by CATL batteries, providing a CLTC-rated pure electric range of 465 kilometers. With the price cut, the X9 targets the approximately 300,000 yuan segment of the large six-seat SUV market, leveraging its long electric range and advanced intelligent features. In terms of distribution, Yijing plans to open dealerships in 90 cities by October, with service coverage in 150 cities and 400 experience touchpoints.
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Dongfeng-Huawei YiJing X9 Launches with Limited-Time Price from 27.98万元, Full Huawei Qiankun Smart Suite
On September 24, the YiJing X9 was officially launched as the first family flagship model from the collaboration between Dongfeng and Huawei's Qiankun full-stack smart solution. The vehicle comes fully equipped with Huawei's Qiankun smart suite, including the first deployment of Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 autonomous driving system and HarmonySpace 6 cockpit system. It is offered in five configuration variants with a limited-time promotional price starting at 279,800 yuan. Jin Yuzhi, Senior Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Yinwang Company, stated that while the first generation of family flagship vehicles featured refrigerators, TVs, and large sofas, the second generation not only strengthens the concept of a 'mobile home' but also provides a dedicated driver and assistant for the entire family. He emphasized that Dongfeng's over 50 years of vehicle manufacturing expertise combined with Huawei's deep automotive smart technology will jointly support the development of China's automotive industry.
Read sourceChengdu-made Yijing X9 SUV launches at 279,800 yuan; BEV version to deliver in December
On September 24, Huawei Intelligent Automotive Solution BU CEO Jin Yuzhi stated at the Yijing X9 launch event that 'the best of Huawei is in Yijing.' The Yijing X9, a large six-seat SUV co-developed by Dongfeng and Huawei under the Qiankun full-stack native co-creation model, is priced from 279,800 to 359,800 yuan (limited-time), with a new variant added and starting price reduced by 20,000 yuan compared to pre-sale. The vehicle features Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 autonomous driving system, HarmonySpace 6 cockpit, and dual 17.2-inch screens. Yijing brand general manager Zeng Qinglin announced the BEV pure electric version, equipped with a kilovolt platform, motor, and battery, will begin pre-sale in November and deliveries in December. The Yijing X9 is manufactured in Chengdu, where the company has attracted 35 supplier enterprises. Zeng emphasized the partnership model combines Dongfeng's safety expertise with Huawei's smart technology, aiming to compete in the 300,000-400,000 yuan segment with limited profit margins. Jin Yuzhi noted that both parties implemented Huawei's strict quality standards in product development and marketing processes.