In May 2026, the SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA 9X launch appreciation event was successfully held at CITYLINE Intercity Mountain and Wilderness Park in Jinan. With immersive real-scene experience at its core, this event created two real-world vehicle-use scenarios—intelligent assisted driving and outdoor camping—to comprehensively unlock the full strength of this German flagship SUV.
As the heavyweight opening work of the SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA series, the ID.ERA 9X deeply integrates a century of exquisite German automotive craftsmanship with China's cutting-edge intelligent technology, precisely aligning with the localized, multi-scenario core travel needs of Chinese families, creating a new energy vehicle that truly "understands Chinese roads and understands Chinese people," and injecting new vitality into China's new energy market.
In the intelligent assisted driving scenario, the ID.ERA 9X is equipped with the Xingyun intelligent assisted driving system jointly developed by SAIC Volkswagen and Momenta, with Momenta R7 reinforcement learning world model built in, placing the vehicle's intelligent assisted driving capability in the industry's first tier. During the road test drive experience, the vehicle directly faced complex urban commuting conditions, demonstrating extremely strong adaptability and safety. In densely populated road sections such as campuses and commercial streets, the system can predict potential risks in advance, such as pedestrians and non-motor vehicles crossing, and proactively avoid driving hazards; when passing through signalized intersections with left-turn waiting areas, it can accurately recognize traffic signals, flexibly yield to pedestrians, and pass through complex intersections smoothly and efficiently; when facing narrow two-way single-lane meeting scenarios, the vehicle can calmly avoid oncoming vehicles while maintaining a safe distance from roadside pedestrians and non-motor vehicles, passing in an orderly and smooth manner, comprehensively demonstrating flagship-level full-scenario intelligent driving strength.
In terms of handling quality, the ID.ERA 9X reshapes the handling benchmark for large high-end SUVs. The new vehicle is equipped with a rear-wheel steering system. Even with a vehicle length exceeding 5.2 meters, it can still achieve an ultra-small turning radius of 4.85 meters, with agility comparable to a two-box Polo, easily solving vehicle-use challenges such as U-turns on narrow city roads and parking in tight spaces, making daily commuting and short trips effortless. At the same time, the vehicle is paired with the Xingyun intelligent chassis's dual-chamber air suspension and DCC electronically controlled damping system. The suspension's maximum adjustable height reaches 150 mm and supports millisecond-level adaptive adjustment of vehicle height and suspension firmness. When facing complex road conditions such as potholes, continuous speed bumps, and unpaved roads, it can efficiently filter bumps and suppress body sway, perfectly balancing driving stability and ride comfort.
In terms of power and range, the ID.ERA 9X is equipped with the mature and reliable EA211 golden range-extender system, paired with CATL's 65.2 kWh Xiaoyao battery, creating a range-extended power combination that is highly efficient, energy-saving, and stable in performance. The new vehicle's CLTC pure electric range reaches 406 kilometers, and its comprehensive range exceeds 1,600 kilometers, easily covering full-scenario travel needs such as daily commuting, cross-province long-distance trips, and self-driving vacations. Even under low-battery conditions, the vehicle's power output remains smooth and abundant, with no power degradation, truly achieving "one continuous flow whether fully charged or depleted," with performance always online. At the same time, the range extender's noise and vibration are further optimized, and NVH quietness performance is class-leading, providing users with a quiet and comfortable high-end driving and riding experience on the basis of ultra-long range.
In the outdoor scenario experience, the ID.ERA 9X fully caters to the diverse leisure travel needs of Chinese consumers. The new vehicle comes standard across all trims with a 3.5 kW high-power external discharge function, which can simultaneously and stably power multiple outdoor devices such as induction cookers, coffee machines, and ice makers, easily supporting diverse scenarios such as camping barbecues and tea and coffee enjoyment, unlocking new ways to travel outdoors. At the same time, the ID.ERA 9X Yunqi smart cabin is equipped with a 21.4-inch rear foldable roof-mounted large screen and the ERA Sound 27-speaker intelligent audio system, creating an immersive audio-visual space with one touch, making outdoor camping and parking breaks full of fun throughout, balancing practicality and entertainment.
To give back to the support and trust of consumers, the ID.ERA 9X new vehicle launch limited-time benefits have been surprise-released: the PRO four-wheel-drive version has a limited-time benefit price of 299,800 yuan, the MAX four-wheel-drive version has a limited-time benefit price of 329,800 yuan, and the ULTRA four-wheel-drive version has a limited-time benefit price of 349,800 yuan. The ID.ERA 9X simultaneously launches 10 great-value car purchase gifts, building a comprehensive, full-cycle user benefit system and greatly lowering the threshold for purchasing and using a vehicle. Specific benefits include: a 10,000 yuan super trade-in gift, brand close friends purchasing the Max and Ultra versions can enjoy a 5,000 yuan final payment deduction, a free intelligent light-language pedal worth 10,000 yuan, free custom car paint worth 8,000 yuan, lifetime vehicle warranty for the first owner, a 2-year 0-interest or up to 5-year low-interest financial plan, 3 million yuan worry-free protection for the high-level assisted driving system, 3 years of 6 GB/month general data for the first owner, a discounted purchase of a brand charging pile worth 3,000 yuan for 999 yuan, and a limited 10,000 sets of intelligent expansion buttons and delivery gift boxes (including smart control stickers), empowering users' full-cycle high-quality vehicle life with full sincerity.
Having deeply cultivated the Chinese market for 42 years, SAIC Volkswagen has always adhered to German quality standards, upheld a user-first R&D philosophy, accurately insight into local users' travel pain points, and continuously created high-quality, highly reliable travel products. In the future, SAIC Volkswagen will continue to deeply cultivate the new energy track, adhere to the core concept of "human-centered technology," continuously iterate product technology and vehicle-use experience, and bring more intelligent, safe, and comfortable high-quality travel solutions to Chinese families.
