Earlier this year, Dongfeng’s luxury brand Voyah introduced the Titan X8 (Taishan X8), a large five-seat SUV positioned above much of the brand’s existing line-up, in China.
UK launch plans have not been confirmed, although the Voyah brand is growing its presence in European markets. We spent some time exploring the Chinese-spec version, and this is our experience:
Design
The Titan X8 adopts a conventional SUV profile with a long wheelbase, short overhangs and a relatively upright roofline. At the front, the SUV incorporates Huawei’s intelligent lighting hardware, including projection headlamps integrated into the front-end design.
From the side, the Titan X8 features flush-fitting door handles, large alloy wheels and a high beltline. The rear adopts a full-width lighting element spanning the tailgate.
Interior
The cabin centres around Huawei’s HarmonySpace 5.2 operating system. The dashboard features dual 15.6-inch 2K displays along with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. A 55-inch augmented reality head-up display projects navigation and driving information into the driver’s field of view.
The feature list includes a 29-speaker Voyah Sound audio system, a 13-litre smart refrigerator and AI-assisted seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions.
Given its massive dimensions, Titan X8 has been designed primarily as a five-seat SUV, prioritising passenger and luggage space rather than adding a third row.
Experience in the Titan X8
I spent time in the Titan X8, and it immediately felt like a large luxury SUV designed with a strong focus on rear-seat comfort. Getting into the front is helped by the side step, while the electrically closing doors add to the premium impression.
The front seats are extremely comfortable. Under-thigh support is very good, neck support is good, back support is good, and shoulder support is excellent. The seats also offer heating, ventilation and massage, with the lower-back massage feeling particularly relaxing.
Headroom is abundant, and the large windows provide acceptable outward visibility, although the thick front pillars inevitably restrict the view in an SUV of this size.
The cabin feels genuinely luxurious, with leather upholstery, soft-touch surfaces and neat stitching. I liked the digital instrument cluster, centre and passenger displays, two wireless phone chargers, adjustable cupholders and the softer padded section beside the centre console where I could rest my knee.
The hollowed-out area under the console can hold a small bag, while the compartment under the armrest has a refrigerator. The separate front and rear glass roof panels bring in plenty of light, although both are fixed and do not open.
The rear is clearly the highlight. Entry is helped by the side step, but there is no B-pillar grab handle, so I had to use the door armrest for support. Once inside, the electrically adjustable seats offered excellent back and shoulder support. My shoes slid under the front seat, and the flat floor improved movement across the cabin.
The rear seats recline into a relaxed position and include electrically deployable leg rests, heating, ventilation and massage. Roof-mounted air vents should distribute air evenly, while a large fold-out display, tray table and substantial centre armrest create an almost business-class experience.
The armrest also houses a touchscreen for the seat and climate functions. For my 6-foot frame, the rear seat felt generously proportioned and exceptionally comfortable.
Specifications
The Voyah Titan X8 measures 5,200 mm in length, 2,025 mm in width and 1,814 mm in height. The wheelbase measures 3,090 mm. There are two powertrain options available: a plug-in hybrid and a battery-electric version.
PHEV
The plug-in hybrid model combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 110 kW with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system. Combined output is available at 475 kW or 490 kW depending on the variant.
Depending on specification, the plug-in hybrid uses either a 44.5 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery or a 65 kWh CATL ternary lithium battery.
Depending on the variant, the plug-in hybrid offers 245 km or 370 km of CLTC electric-only range, while the combined driving range is 1,321 km or 1,506 km (CLTC).
BEV
The battery-electric version uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 475 kW. There are two battery options available: a 98 kWh pack and a larger 120 kWh unit. Driving range varies between 603 km and 727 km (CLTC), depending on battery size and specification.
The Titan X8 is built on an 800V electrical architecture and supports 5C ultra-fast charging. A 20-80% charge takes between 10 and 20 minutes, while five minutes of charging can add around 100 km of range. Vehicle-to-Load functionality is also available, with up to 6 kW of external power output.
The Chinese-specification model features Huawei’s Qiankun ADS intelligent driving system with four LiDAR units, 11 cameras and five millimetre-wave radars.
The SUV also features three-chamber air suspension, electronic damping control and rear-wheel steering with up to 16 degrees of movement. Rear-wheel steering reduces the turning radius to approximately 5.4 metres.
Price
In China, the Voyah Titan X8 is available in five variants across both plug-in and battery-electric powertrains. Prices range from 292,900 yuan (GBP 32,239) to 379,900 yuan (GBP 41,815). If introduced in Britain, the Titan X8 would likely compete with electrified SUVs from Volvo, Mercedes, and BMW.
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.
