New full-size hybrid SUV set to launch with 1,000 miles of range and 537 hp
BYD will expand its hybrid SUV lineup in China on November 19, 2026, with the launch of the Fang Cheng Bao Tai 9 flagship SUV. Preorders opened on November 9 with a deposit of about $450 and include six months of free fast charging. Official pricing will be announced at launch. Positioned above the Tai 7, which starts at the equivalent of just $26,900, the Tai 9 is expected to cost roughly $52,400 to $59,900 in China. A European launch under the premium Denza brand has yet to be confirmed.
Measuring 207.5 inches long with a 123.2-inch wheelbase, the six-seat Tai 9 surpasses the Bao 8, which is just under 204.7 inches long, to become the brand's largest model. Inside, it has a "2+2+2" seating layout. The first two rows feature reclining "zero-gravity" seats, while every seat offers heating, ventilation and massage. A 30-inch panoramic display dominates the dashboard, with a 21.4-inch ceiling-mounted screen for rear passengers. Preliminary details also list a small refrigerator, 31 Devialet speakers and a split tailgate that can support up to 661 lbs.
The Tai 9's plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain pairs a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with two electric motors, delivering all-wheel drive and 400 kW (537 hp). It has a top speed of 137 mph and can tow up to 4,409 lbs. Its 66.48 kWh Blade battery provides 193 miles of electric range under the WLTC standard, while total range with the gasoline engine is claimed to exceed roughly 1,000 miles. Air suspension and the God's Eye B 5.0 driver assistance system, including roof-integrated lidar, come standard.
The new model builds on a strong year for Fang Cheng Bao in its home market. The BYD sub-brand sold 43,872 vehicles in October 2026, up 41.29% year over year. Sales for the first ten months totaled 329,308 units, an increase of 124.99%. Another launch is already on the way, with the Shark plug-in hybrid pickup set to go on sale in China in late November.
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