China has established itself as a hub of automotive innovation, and while it was previously dominated by cheap and fun cars, many Chinese brands now produce impressive luxury models. One of the latest luxury SUVs from one of the largest Chinese brands is the new S9 model. Designed by GAC, it can be seen as a Chinese competitor to the Range Rover, promising luxury previously unseen in Chinese vehicles. The new model, showcased at …, has a very stylish and sophisticated appearance and could easily be mistaken for a product of a European brand. The Trumpchi S9 features a prominent light bar on the front, combined with narrow LED headlights, a black lower grille, and two large ventilation openings.
Additional premium design elements of the S9 include flush door handles, and buyers will be offered a choice of two-tone paint finishes. There is also a small chrome trim running along the base of the side and rear windows, helping to neatly separate the upper part of the S9 from the lower half. We find LED headlights, a light bar, and a large rear door in the latest model from Trumpchi. Data shows that the S9 has a length of 5,060 mm (199.2 inches), a width of 1,950 mm (76.7 inches), and a height of 1,760 mm (69.2 inches), with a generous wheelbase of 2,930 mm (115.3 inches). Inside, the car resembles a mix of the cabin of the new Hyundai Palisade and practically every new premium vehicle released on …
. It features a simple two-spoke steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster, and a large infotainment display positioned in the center of the dashboard. As has become customary in recent years, there are two wireless charging pads, two cup holders, and a split center console. Trumpchi will sell the S9 as a six-seater. The second row includes a large screen that extends from the ceiling, fold-out tables, a small screen for climate control and audio system management, and electrically adjustable captain’s chairs.
Finally, the S9 will be sold exclusively as a … model. All models will use a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 160 hp. The base model adds a 231-hp electric motor, making the car fully all-wheel drive, with a total power output of 392 hp. The flagship models will be capable of reaching 501 hp.