Voyah Dreamer 9 Launches with Huawei Smart Driving, L3 Architecture, and Extreme Chassis Tests
On September 22, Voyah (a Dongfeng Motor subsidiary) launched the Dreamer 9 flagship MPV in Beijing, priced between ¥419,900 and ¥529,900. The vehicle features Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent driving system, HarmonySpace 6 cockpit, and a full L3-level architecture with eight-system redundancy. Voyah demonstrated its self-developed "Tiger" chassis through extreme tests including stacking six vehicles. The Dreamer 9 directly competes with the Huawei-powered Zhijie V9, with over 70% user overlap reported. A right-hand drive version is planned for Hong Kong in November.
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Lantu Dreamer 9 Launches with Huawei Smart Driving, L3 Architecture, and Extreme Chassis Tests
On September 22, Lantu (a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor) launched the Dreamer 9, a flagship MPV priced between 41.99 and 52.99万元 (approx. $58,000-$73,000). The vehicle is available in plug-in hybrid and pure electric versions, completing the Dreamer lineup covering 30-70万元. The Dreamer 9 features Lantu's self-developed 'Tiger' chassis system, demonstrated through extreme tests like stacking six cars (over 18 tons) and a 'double split' stunt on moving vehicles. It is equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent driving system and HarmonySpace 6 cockpit, with 37 sensors and L3-level architecture with eight-system redundancy. Lantu CBO Shao Mingfeng noted over 70% user overlap with the Zhijie V9, driven by demand for Huawei's autonomous driving. Lantu Chairman Lu Fang confirmed L3 testing on specific Wuhan roads. Despite MPV market decline (17% year-on-year), Lantu aims to diversify with SUV models (e.g., Taishan, FREE+), though investors prefer maintaining MPV share. The Dreamer 9 will launch in Hong Kong as a right-hand drive model in November 2025, with global expansion planned by 2030.
Read sourceLantu Auto CEO Says Best Cooperation with Huawei Is 'Harmony in Difference' for High-End MPV
Lantu Auto launched the Dreamer 9, a high-end new energy MPV priced up to 500,000 yuan, featuring Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 and HarmonySpace 6. In a post-launch interview, Lantu Chief Brand Officer Shao Mingfeng stated that the best cooperation model with Huawei is 'harmony in difference' (he er bu tong), where Huawei provides intelligent driving and cockpit systems while Lantu focuses on chassis and driving dynamics. He noted that over 70% of Dreamer 9 users overlap with the Zhijie V9, which also uses Huawei's system. Lantu refers to this partnership as 'Hi Mode PLUS,' where the automaker leads product definition and manufacturing. Shao acknowledged that Lantu is heavily associated with MPVs, which contributed over half of its sales and improved gross margins to 17.7% in the first half of 2026, but stressed the need to diversify into SUVs. The Dreamer 9 uses a full L3-level architecture and has begun testing on specific roads in Wuhan. Lantu plans to launch a right-hand drive version in Hong Kong by November.
Read sourceLantu CEO Says Best Cooperation with Huawei Is 'Harmony in Difference' as Smart MPV Launches
On September 22, Lantu Auto (07489.HK) launched the Lantu Dreamer 9, a high-end new energy MPV priced up to 500,000 yuan, equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent driving system and HarmonySpace 6 cockpit. In a post-launch interview, Lantu Chief Brand Officer Shao Mingfeng stated that the vehicle's user base overlaps over 70% with the Zhijie V9, which also uses Huawei's smart driving technology. Shao described the cooperation model with Huawei as 'Hi Mode PLUS,' where Lantu leads product definition and manufacturing while Huawei provides full-stack intelligent solutions, with both brands remaining independent. He emphasized that the partnership is based on 'harmony in difference,' with Huawei handling intelligent driving and Lantu focusing on chassis and handling. The Dreamer 9 features Lantu's 'Tiger' chassis with three-chamber air suspension and dual-valve EDC damping. Lantu Chairman Lu Fang noted that while current regulations only permit L2 autonomous driving, the vehicle is designed with L3-level architecture and redundancy. The MPV segment is critical for Lantu's profitability, contributing over half of sales in the first half of 2026, with gross margin at 17.7%. Shao expressed optimism about MPV market growth, citing Japan's 25% MPV share, but acknowledged the need to diversify with SUV sales. A right-hand drive version for Hong Kong is planned for November.
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Lantu Responds to Industry Competition, Emphasizes 'Harmony in Diversity' with Huawei Partnership
On September 22, Lantu Auto Chairman Lu Fang and CBO Shao Mingfeng gave a late-night interview to Securities Times, addressing industry competition and the company's relationship with Huawei. The occasion was the launch of the new Lantu Dreamer 9, a large MPV priced from 419,900 yuan, featuring Huawei's Qiankun intelligent driving system, four LiDAR sensors, and an L3 autonomous driving architecture. Shao Mingfeng stated that the best cooperation model is a strong-strong alliance, citing Huawei's driving system and Lantu's manufacturing as an example of 'harmony in diversity.' He noted that user overlap between Lantu Dreamer and Zhijie V9 exceeds 70%, driven by shared reliance on Huawei's smart driving technology. Regarding market competition, Shao argued that MPVs retain unique advantages over SUVs in convenience and space. Lu Fang revealed a vision to make Lantu a 'slightly famous' brand by the 15th Five-Year Plan period, urging the industry to move from price wars to value wars through innovation and adherence to national policies.
Read sourceLantu Responds to Industry Competition, Discusses Huawei Cooperation and MPV Market Strategy
On September 22, Lantu Auto Chairman Lu Fang and CBO Shao Mingfeng gave a late-night interview to Securities Times, addressing industry 'involution' (neijuan) and the company's partnership with Huawei. The interview followed the launch of the Lantu Dreamer 9, a large MPV priced from 419,900 yuan, featuring Huawei's Qiankun smart driving system ADS 5, four LiDAR sensors, and an L3 autonomous driving architecture. Shao stated that the best cooperation model is 'strong-strong alliance,' describing the relationship with Huawei as 'harmonious yet different' (he er bu tong). He noted that customer overlap between Lantu Dreamer and Zhijie V9 exceeds 70%, driven by shared interest in Huawei's smart driving technology. Shao argued that MPVs retain advantages in convenience, space, and visibility that SUVs cannot replace, especially as Lantu addresses MPV driving dynamics. Lu Fang revealed the company's '15th Five-Year Plan' vision to become a 'small famous brand,' and called on the industry to move from price wars to value wars, emphasizing originality and innovation. Lantu Dreamer 9 is set to launch in Hong Kong in November.
Voyah CEO Says Best Huawei Cooperation Is 'Harmony in Difference' as Dreamer 9 Launches
On September 22, Voyah (07489.HK) launched the Dreamer 9, a high-end MPV priced up to 500,000 yuan, equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 smart driving system and HarmonySpace 6 cockpit. In a post-launch interview, Voyah Chief Brand Officer Shao Mingfeng acknowledged over 70% user overlap with the Huawei-powered Zhijie V9. He described the partnership with Huawei as 'harmony in difference' (he er bu tong), with Huawei handling smart driving and Voyah focusing on chassis and handling. The Dreamer 9 uses a full-domain L3 architecture design and has begun L3-level testing on specific roads in Wuhan. Shao noted that while the overall MPV market shrank 18.9% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2025, high-end new energy MPVs remain resilient. He expressed optimism about MPV growth, citing Japan's 25% MPV market share, but stressed Voyah must diversify beyond MPVs. The right-hand drive version of the Dreamer 9 is planned for the Hong Kong market in November 2025.
Read sourceLantu Dreamer 9 Launches at $41,990, Targets Huawei-Powered Zhijie V9 in Premium MPV Market
On September 22, Lantu Auto (07489.HK) launched the Dreamer 9 MPV in Beijing, offering six configurations with plug-in hybrid and pure electric powertrains, priced between 41.99 and 52.99 million yuan ($41,990-$52,990). The vehicle is the world's first MPV with a rising hood ornament and features a full L3 architecture, Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 autonomous driving system, Hongmeng cockpit, and an 800V high-voltage platform. Pre-sales began on September 5, with 48-hour orders exceeding 30,000 units, including over 20,000 from existing customers upgrading. Lantu Chairman Lu Fang stated the company aims to lead China's automotive strength globally. The Dreamer 9 directly competes with the Zhijie V9, a Huawei-partnered MPV from Chery Auto priced at 38.98-51.98 million yuan, which has led MPV sales for two consecutive months with 8,312 units sold in August. Other competitors include BYD's Denza D9, Zeekr 009, and Buick GL8 PHEV. The article notes that competition in the premium MPV segment has shifted from configuration to architecture, intelligence, and safety capabilities.
Read sourceLantu Dreamer 9 Launches with Huawei Smart Driving, L3 Architecture, and Extreme Chassis Tests
On September 22, Lantu launched the Dreamer 9, a flagship MPV priced between 41.99 and 52.99 yuan, available in plug-in hybrid and pure electric versions. The model completes the Dreamer family's coverage of the 30-70 yuan price range. Lantu executives emphasized the vehicle's 'Tiger Crouch' chassis system, demonstrated through extreme tests like stacking six cars and a 'double split' stunt, to showcase rigidity and control. The Dreamer 9 is equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent driving system and HarmonySpace 6 cockpit, and is built on a full L3-level architecture with eight-system safety redundancy. Lantu CBO Shao Mingfeng noted over 70% user overlap with the Zhijie V9, driven by demand for Huawei's smart driving. CEO Lu Fang confirmed L3 testing on specific roads in Wuhan. Lantu aims to increase SUV sales to diversify beyond MPVs, though investors prefer maintaining MPV share. The Dreamer 9 right-hand drive version will launch in Hong Kong in November, with global expansion planned by 2030.
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