Exeed Yaoguang (Omoda C9/9)

Exeed Yaoguang/RX (Omoda C9/9)

The Exeed Yaoguang (RX for export) is a mid-size crossover SUV from Exeed, a division of Chery. In some countries, including Africa, Asia, and Europe, the Yaoguang is also known under the Omoda C9/9 brand.

Overview

The Yaoguang’s design was first presented at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2021 as the Exeed Stellar (Yaoguang, 瑶光 Concept) concept. In May 2022, the company showed a production-ready version under the name Exeed AtlantiX Concept. It released the final production car in February 2023.

Chery and Magna International developed the M3X platform on which the Yaoguang is built. This same platform also underpins the more compact 2017 Exeed TX.

The Exeed Yaoguang’s interior features a curved 24.6-inch dual screen. It consists of two 12.3-inch displays powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. A head-up display is also included. Other features include a panoramic sunroof and a 14-speaker Sony audio system.

The Exeed Yaoguang features Level 2.5 driver assistance systems, including 21 basic and 11 additional functions.

Powertrain

The Exeed Yaoguang has a 2.0-liter turbocharged TGDI engine that produces 261 HP and 400 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The model is available in two versions: front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Fuel consumption in the WLTC cycle is 7.6 l/100 km in the city and 8.1 l on the highway. The drag coefficient is only 0.326 kJ/d. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 8.6 seconds. The car offers seven driving modes, and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version will be available in the future.

The all-wheel-drive version has a three-motor hybrid system. It includes a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine producing 105 kW, as well as two electric motors with a combined output of 340 kW, giving a total power output of 445 kW. The electric range is 182 km according to the CLTC cycle. The transmission is a three-speed DHT.