GAC Trumpchi E9 PHEV 2025 Vehicle Profile: Powerful 7-Seat Plug-in Hybrid MPV with 4C Ultra-Fast Charging, 983km Range and Semi-Aniline Zero-Gravity Seats
GAC Trumpchi E9 PHEV 2025 2.0TM Super Fast Charge Vehicle Profile
Three Highlights and Three Caveats
Three Highlights
Unique 2.0T PHEV Powertrain The only 2.0T plug-in hybrid MPV in its class, delivering 274kW combined power and 0-100km/h in 8.8 seconds. The 2.0T engine ensures strong power delivery even in depleted battery mode, outperforming all 1.5T rivals.
4C Ultra-Fast Charging, 30-80% in 8 Minutes The 25.6kWh battery pack supports 4C super-fast charging — 8 minutes to go from 30% to 80%. This is the fastest-charging PHEV MPV on the market. CLTC electric range is 136km, combined range is 983km.
Semi-Aniline Zero-Gravity Seats + 20-Speaker YAMAHA Audio Second-row features semi-aniline leather zero-gravity seats with 16-point massage. The 20-speaker 7.1.4 YAMAHA surround system, combined with 270° double-layer acoustic glass and 150 NVH treatment points, delivers exceptional cabin quietness.
Three Caveats
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Fuel consumption in depleted mode is ~6.38L/100km — mid-to-high among PHEVs
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Curb weight ~2,420kg limits agility
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L2 ADAS only, no highway/city NOA functionality
Model Overview
The Trumpchi E9 is GAC's first plug-in hybrid MPV, launched at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. The 2025 Super Fast Charge Edition debuted at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show with the key upgrade being 4C ultra-fast charging battery technology. It competes directly with the Denza D9 DM, Wey Alpine (Gaoshan), and Toyota Sienna.
The E9 features a "Kunpeng Spreading Wings" front fascia design, measuring 5,212mm in length with a 3,070mm wheelbase, offering a 7-seat layout. The cockpit includes a triple-screen setup (12.3" instrument + 14.6" central + 12.3" passenger), powered by the Snapdragon 8155 chip with ADiGO smart connectivity.
Core Specifications
Model: Trumpchi E9 PHEV 2025 – 2.0TM Super Fast Charge Zunxiang Edition
Powertrain & Performance
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Type: Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
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Engine: 2.0L Turbo – 140 kW / 330 Nm
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Electric Motors:
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Front: 134 kW / 300 Nm
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Rear: 40 kW (AWD models only)
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Combined Power: 274 kW
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Transmission: GMC2.0 2-speed DHT
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Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
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0–100 km/h: 8.8 seconds
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Top Speed: 175 km/h
Efficiency & Range
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Battery Capacity: 25.6 kWh (Ternary Lithium – Magazine Battery)
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CLTC Electric Range: 136 km
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CLTC Combined Range: 983 km
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WLTC Combined Range: ~1,032 km
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Fuel Consumption (depleted): 6.38 L/100 km (CLTC)
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Fast Charging (30–80%): ~8 minutes (4C ultra-fast charging)
Power Output Features
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V2L (Vehicle-to-Load): 6 kW outdoor + 2.2 kW indoor
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V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle): 6 kW
Dimensions & Weight
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Length / Width / Height: 5,212 / 1,893 / 1,823 mm
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Wheelbase: 3,070 mm
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Seating Capacity: 7
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Cargo Volume (3rd row up): 300 L
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Curb Weight: ~2,420 kg
Chassis & Tires
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Suspension: Front MacPherson / Rear Multi-link + SDC electromagnetic damping
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Tires: 225/60 R18
Warranty
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Lifetime e-powertrain warranty for the original owner (terms and exclusions apply)
Ownership Costs
Warranty
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Vehicle: 3 years or 100,000 km
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First owner lifetime e-powertrain warranty (with exclusions per official terms)
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Engine: Lifetime for first owner
Maintenance
PHEV maintenance similar to ICE vehicles: oil + filter + e-powertrain check. Annual cost ~$110.
Charging (Global avg $0.170/kWh)
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Full charge (25.6kWh): ~$4.35
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EV mode cost per km: ~$0.026
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Depleted mode at 6.38L/100km, gas $$1.0/L: $$0.064/km
Annual Cost Estimate (20,000km, 50% EV / 50% gas)
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Charging: ~$260
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Fuel: ~$640
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Maintenance: ~$110
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Insurance: ~$1,500 (est.)
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Total: ~$2,510/year
Subsidies China: PHEVs qualify for purchase tax exemption (2025 policy continued) Certain export markets may offer NEV import tariff reductions
Competitors Comparison
Overview
The large PHEV MPV segment is among the fastest-growing in China. Key comparison dimensions:
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Powertrain: E9 is the only 2.0T PHEV in this group at 274kW combined. Sienna is a non-plug-in hybrid, missing NEV policy benefits. Denza D9 and Wey Alpine use 1.5T PHEV.
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Charging speed: E9's 4C ultra-fast charging (8 min 30-80%) is unique. Denza D9 and Alpine need ~30 minutes.
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Space: E9 at 5,212mm is similar to Denza D9 (5,250mm). Alpine (5,045mm) is shorter, Sienna (5,165mm) in the middle.
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ADAS: Alpine leads with Coffee Pilot (254 TOPS) + LiDAR. Denza D9 uses DiPilot + 13 cameras. E9 and Sienna are L2 basic.
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2nd row comfort: E9's semi-aniline zero-gravity seats with 16-point massage are a unique selling point.
Comparison Table
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Item
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Trumpchi E9 SFC Zunxiang
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Wey Alpine 4WD Alpine 7
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Toyota Sienna 2024 HEV Comfort
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Denza D9 DM 2025 2WD Zunhang
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Class
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Large MPV
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Large MPV
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Large MPV
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Large MPV
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Powertrain
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PHEV
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PHEV
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HEV (non-plug-in)
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PHEV
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Engine
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2.0TM 190hp
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1.5T 170hp
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2.5L 189hp
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1.5T 156hp
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Engine kW
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140
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115
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139
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115
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Engine Nm
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330
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235
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—
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—
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Motor hp
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182hp
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292hp
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182hp
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272hp
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Motor kW
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134
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225
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134
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200
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Motor Nm
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300
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402
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270
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315
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Transmission
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2-spd DHT
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2-spd DHT
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e-CVT
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e-CVT
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Drivetrain
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FWD
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AWD
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FWD
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FWD
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Suspension
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F-Mac/R-Multi
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F-Mac/R-Multi
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F-Mac/R-Torsion
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F-Mac/R-Multi
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Tires
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225/60 R18
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245/50 R18
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235/60 R18
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235/60 R18
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CLTC EV Range
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136km
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215km
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—
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155km
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Battery
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25.6kWh Ternary Li
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44.28kWh
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—
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BYD Blade LFP
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Fast Charge
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~8min (30-80%)
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~30min
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—
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~30min
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V2L
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6kW+2.2kW
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—
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—
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6kW
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0-100km/h
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8.8s
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5.7s
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—
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—
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Top Speed
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175km/h
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200km/h
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180km/h
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190km/h
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Length
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5,212mm
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5,050mm
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5,165mm
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5,250mm
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Width
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1,893mm
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1,960mm
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1,995mm
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1,960mm
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Height
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1,823mm
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1,900mm
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1,765mm
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1,900mm
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Wheelbase
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3,070mm
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3,085mm
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3,060mm
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3,110mm
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Seats
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7
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7
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7
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7
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Curb Weight
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~2,420kg
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2,695kg
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2,065kg
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Chip
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Snapdragon 8155
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—
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—
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—
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Screen
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14.6" + 12.3" + 12.3"
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—
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—
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—
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Audio
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20-spkr YAMAHA 7.1.4
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—
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—
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—
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2nd Row Seats
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Semi-aniline Zero-Gravity + 16-pt massage
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—
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—
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—
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Front Seats
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16-pt SPA massage
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—
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—
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—
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Sunroof
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Dual-pane panoramic
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—
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—
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—
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Power Side Doors
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Standard (both sides)
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Standard
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Standard
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Standard
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360° Camera
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Standard
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Standard
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—
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Standard
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540° Chassis View
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Standard
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Standard
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—
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Standard
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AEB
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Standard
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Standard
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Standard
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Standard
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ACC
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Standard
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Standard
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Standard
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Lane Keep
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Standard
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Standard
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Standard
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Standard
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BSD
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Standard
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Standard
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—
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Standard
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Front Cross Traffic
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—
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Standard
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—
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Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Brake
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Standard
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Standard
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—
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Standard
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Auto Park
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—
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Standard
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—
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—
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Cameras (ext)
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5
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13
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2
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13
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Ultrasonic Radar
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6
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12
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8
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12
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mmWave Radar
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1
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3
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1
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5
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LiDAR
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—
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1
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—
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—
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Night Vision
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—
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Standard
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—
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—
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Healthy AC (draft-free)
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Standard
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—
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—
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—
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Fridge
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—
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Standard
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—
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Standard
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Sentry Mode
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—
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Standard
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—
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Standard
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Memory Parking (1,000m)
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Standard
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—
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—
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—
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Trail Reversing (50m)
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Standard
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—
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—
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—
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The E9 PHEV's key advantages are its exclusive 2.0T PHEV powertrain, 4C ultra-fast charging, and premium 2nd-row comfort. vs Alpine: E9 offers better range, faster charging, superior 2nd-row seats, but Alpine has stronger ADAS (LiDAR) and sportier performance (5.7s 0-100). vs Denza D9: E9 has the 2.0T engine advantage and much faster charging, though Denza D9 has slightly more range. vs Sienna: Sienna is Toyota-quality but non-plug-in, missing NEV incentives. Best suited for business/family buyers prioritizing charging speed, 2nd-row comfort, and reliable 2.0T PHEV power.
Expert Reviews
Strengths
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2.0T PHEV delivers confident power in all conditions; highway overtaking in depleted mode far better than 1.5T rivals
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4C super-fast charging is a genuine game-changer for PHEV MPVs — 8 minutes for 30-80%
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SDC electromagnetic suspension with 4,000 data samples/second adjusts damping in real-time, delivering premium ride quality
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Impressive NVH: 270° double-layer acoustic glass + 150 sound treatment points keeps cabin quiet at highway speeds
Areas for Improvement
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Depleted fuel consumption at 6.38L/100km is mid-to-high for PHEV MPVs
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Comfort-tuned chassis shows noticeable body roll during aggressive driving
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L2 ADAS is basic — no auto lane change, no navigation-guided driving, falling behind Alpine and higher-trim Denza D9
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Third-row space is tighter than expected for adults on longer trips
Real-world Testing
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City EV range: Spring/Autumn 20-25°C, mixed city+expressway: ~120-130km, ~88-95% of CLTC (source: automotive media)
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Depleted highway: 120km/h cruise, ~7.5-8.5L/100km (source: owner feedback)
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Combined range: Full tank + full charge ~900-1,000km (source: professional media)
Real Owner Reviews
Positive
2nd Row Comfort
Zero-gravity seats with massage highly praised; family trip experience significantly elevated
"The second-row zero-gravity seats are incredibly comfortable. My wife keeps the massage on during long trips — says it's better than home massage chairs"
Charging Speed
4C fast charging unmatched among PHEVs; daily commuting on EV mode is effortless
"8 minutes to 80% is faster than my phone charges. Plug in while eating a quick meal and you're good to go"
Power Delivery
2.0T PHEV clearly outperforms 1.5T on highways; still strong when battery is depleted
"Test drove the Denza D9. Above 120km/h the E9 clearly has more punch. The 2.0T makes a real difference here"
Cabin Quietness
Double-layer glass works well; highway cabin noise well controlled
"Previously drove an Odyssey. After switching to the E9, the difference in quietness is night and day. No need to raise voices at 120km/h"
Negative
Infotainment Lag
ADiGO system functional but not as smooth or feature-rich as new EV brands
"The infotainment can't match the new EV brands. UI smoothness and app ecosystem need improvement"
Depleted Fuel Economy Higher Than Claimed
Real-world depleted highway consumption ~7-8L/100km vs claimed 6.38L
"Running on depleted battery on highways, I'm seeing about 7.8L/100km, higher than the advertised 6.38"
References
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Global Petrol Prices (2026). Electricity Prices Around the World, USD/kWh. Retrieved from https://www.globalpetrolprices.com/electricity_prices/
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IEA. Global EV Policy Explorer. Retrieved from https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/global-ev-policy-explorer
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GAC Motor Official. Trumpchi E9 Super Fast Charge. Retrieved from https://www.gacmotor.com/e9_sfc_new
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Zhihu. Nearly Perfect 10 MPVs. Retrieved from https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/1898833500964099456
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