Dongfeng displayed the Epicland X9 at the 2026 International Automotive Supply Chain Expo, where we had a chance to see the exterior up close.
Known as the Yijing X9 in China, the large six-seat SUV has been developed jointly with Huawei and is one of Dongfeng’s most advanced models.
The company is already working on a right-hand-drive version for markets including Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia. While Dongfeng doesn’t sell passenger models in the UK, the Epicland X9 is the type of large electrified SUVs RHD markets can expect in the future for Dongfeng to expand its footprint.
Design
The Epicland X9 features a full-width 1.83-metre front lighting signature paired with Huawei’s XPIXEL million-pixel intelligent projection headlamps. The front-end lighting system also incorporates interactive lighting functions.
From the side, the SUV gets a conventional three-row SUV profile with a long wheelbase, large glass area and semi-flush door handles. The roofline remains relatively upright, with the emphasis placed on passenger space rather than a coupe-style silhouette.
At the rear, the Epicland X9 features a full-width taillight incorporating 1,172 individually controlled ISD light elements. The overall design is characterised by clean surfacing and a limited number of character lines.
Interior
The Epicland X9 is among the first models to feature Huawei’s Harmony Space 6 cockpit system. The dashboard is dominated by dual 17.2-inch Butterfly Wing displays with 3.4K resolution, while the intelligent cabin incorporates a total of ten screens.
The Epicland X9 is a six-seat SUV with three rows of seating and a focus on second-row passenger comfort. Dongfeng has not yet released detailed information about seat functions, storage capacity or luggage space.
The SUV also features a multilingual voice interaction system that is expected to be offered on future right-hand-drive export models. Connectivity, navigation and vehicle functions are integrated into the central displays.
The cabin also features an AI-powered in-cabin multi-modal perception system that supports intelligent occupant monitoring and interaction. Dongfeng has not yet released detailed technical specifications for all of its functions.
Specifications
The Epicland X9 measures 5,301 mm in length and rides on a 3,120 mm wheelbase. There are two powertrain options available: a battery-electric version and an extended-range electric version. Both are built on an 800V electrical architecture.
The battery-electric model features a 140 kWh battery pack, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 450 kW and 800 Nm, and delivers up to 850 km of range on the CLTC cycle.
The extended-range version combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder range extender with a 42 kWh battery and dual electric motors producing 420 kW and 760 Nm. It offers a CLTC electric-only range of 250 km and a combined range of more than 1,200 km. Both versions are built on an 800V electrical architecture.
The Epicland X9 comes standard with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent driving system and an 896-line dual-light-path imaging-grade lidar sensor. The system also includes 11 cameras, five millimetre-wave radars and 12 ultrasonic radars.
Price
Dongfeng has not announced launch plans for the X9 in Europe. If it were to reach the UK, it would likely command a price of around £65,000, rivalling three-row SUVs from the Hyundai Motor Group and Volvo.
Trained as an automobile engineer, I’ve been following the global car market since 2005. Over the past 17 years, I’ve been involved in online automotive analysis and publishing, traveling the world to drive, evaluate, and experience new cars and technologies.
