Good news has recently emerged from the Chengdu Branch of Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd.: the Yijing X9, a flagship SUV developed through deep joint innovation effort between Dongfeng Motor Group and Huawei, has rolled off the production line as a trial production model at the Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone. This marks a crucial step towards its official launch, helping to accelerate the expansion of “Made in Chengdu” smart cars across the country and into global markets.

 

Yijing X9

 

The Yijing X9 was conceived in the Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone. From product definition and technological R&D to vehicle manufacturing and prototype production, the entire process has been rooted in Chengdu, making it a flagship example of “Made in Chengdu”. It is reported that the Yijing X9 will make its debut at the Chengdu Motor Show in September 2026, with nationwide deliveries commencing simultaneously.

 

A Corner of the Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone

 

In recent years, the Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone has vigorously promoted the transformation of the automotive industry towards electrification, intelligence and connectivity. In 2025, the zone achieved a total vehicle production of 902,000 units, of which 221,000 were new energy vehicles, representing a year-on-year increase of 191.9%.

 

The Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone will adhere to a development strategy of “stabilizing conventional fuel vehicles whilst strengthening electric vehicles, enhancing intelligence and optimising quality, giving equal weight to vehicle assembly and parts production, and integrating industrial clusters and supply chains”, to accelerate the construction of an intelligent connected vehicle industry ecosystem. According to the plan, by 2026, the Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone’s vehicle production is set to exceed 950,000 units, with new energy vehicles accounting for over 40% of the total and the penetration rate of intelligent connected vehicle models reaching over 85%. By 2030, the zone aims to achieve a vehicle production target of 1.2 million units and a total industrial output value exceeding 180 billion yuan, thereby providing robust support for Chengdu’s development as a national advanced manufacturing base.

 

Edited by Zhang Yuanlin

Source: CRI Online