BYD rolls out its 19 millionth NEV: Fangchengbao Ti9 set for late-November launch

BYD has reached another production milestone, rolling out its 19 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) on 9 November. The vehicle marking the occasion was the newly unveiled Fangchengbao Ti9, a full-size off-road SUV from BYD's sub-brand.

Alongside the announcement, BYD opened pre-orders for the Fangchengbao Ti9 in China.

Xiong Tianbo, General Manager of BYD's Fangchengbao business, said the Ti9 is expected to go on sale in China by the end of November. Two other models in the range, the Ti6 and Fangchengbao SL, are scheduled to follow in 2027.

Fangchengbao Ti9: Key highlights

Exterior

The Fangchengbao Ti9 retains the brand's rugged, squared-off design, with a full-width LED light bar across the front. It measures 5,270mm long, 1,999mm wide and 1,850mm (or 1,880mm, depending on specification) tall, with a 3,130mm wheelbase.

The cleanly styled rear features vertically arranged taillights with a distinctive "戈"-shaped design. Regulatory filings also list an optional retractable powered tow hitch with a maximum towing capacity of 2,000kg, as well as brake callipers in several colour options.

Buyers can choose from three solid colours and three two-tone combinations with contrasting roof finishes.

Interior

Three interior colour schemes are available: white and brown, grey and black, or red and black.

The front cabin gets a 30-inch panoramic display, while rear passengers have access to a 21.4-inch roof-mounted screen.

The Ti9 introduces Nappa leather rocking seats. The second row features zero-gravity seats, while the third row also gets comfort-oriented seating. All seats offer ventilation, heating and massage functions.

A split tailgate opens in two sections, with the upper and lower halves operating separately. Other equipment includes dual cupholders, wireless phone charging, fold-out rear tables and an onboard refrigerator.

Driver assistance and safety

The Ti9 is equipped with a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and BYD's latest God's Eye B driver assistance system.

Safety equipment includes TSC high-speed tyre blowout stability control and high-performance six-piston fixed brake callipers.

Powertrain and chassis

The Ti9 is built on BYD's new DMS hybrid platform. It uses BYD's second-generation Blade Battery and supports Flash Charging.

The SUV features an intelligent all-terrain recognition system (iATS) and rear-wheel steering. The latter helps reduce the turning radius while improving manoeuvrability on challenging terrain.

Could the Fangchengbao range come to Malaysia?

Fangchengbao's current line-up is primarily made up of left-hand-drive models for the Chinese market. However, with BYD's right-hand-drive models, including the Dolphin, Seal and Atto 3, gaining popularity in Malaysia, local buyers may be hoping to see the brand's off-road-focused SUVs reach the market in the future.