Chery Auto puts Fulwin T9 PHEV onto market, starting at 129,900 yuan

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On May 21, Chery Auto officially launched the Fulwin T9, a plug-in hybrid electric mid-size SUV, with prices ranging from 129,900 yuan to 169,900 yuan for four different variants.

This pricing was determined based on the number of pre-orders received during a crowdfunding campaign, said Chery. As of 8:30 PM on May 21, the Fulwin T9 had garnered over 50,000 orders.

The Fulwin T9 is available in both five-seat and seven-seat configurations. The vehicle measures 4,795 mm in length, 1,930 mm in width, and 1,738 mm (1,741 mm for the seven-seat version) in height, with a wheelbase of 2,770 mm.

Inside, the Fulwin T9 features a minimalist design with a dual-screen setup, including a 15.6-inch central control screen. The SUV is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and 5G gigabit Ethernet, along with an AI-powered smart voice assistant.

Other notable features include a panoramic sunroof, seven airbags (including a far-side airbag), 540-degree panoramic camera, 256-color ambient lighting, 50W wireless phone charging, an HD head-up display (HUD), L2+ assistant driving, Sony 14-speaker surround sound system with headrest speakers, and ENC active noise cancellation.

For comfort, the Fulwin T9 offers a driver's seat with six-way adjustment and four-way lumbar support, 10-point airbag massage with three modes, and three-level ventilation and heating for both the seat back and cushion. The front passenger seat features one-touch recline, 10-point massage, a leg rest with a maximum angle of 128 degrees, and a seat back with a maximum angle of 125 degrees. The second and third rows can be folded flat with a single touch, creating a 2.1-square-meter bed.

Under the hood, the Fulwin T9 is powered by a plug-in hybrid electric system that includes a fifth-generation ACTECO 1.5TGDI engine, delivering a maximum output of 115 kW and 220 N·m of torque with a thermal efficiency of 44.5%. The electric motor provides an additional 150 kW and 310 N·m of torque. The vehicle supports four driving modes—pure electric, hybrid, extended range, and fuel-only—and offers a CLTC-rated battery-powered range of 120 km.