Chinese brand Avatr unveils luxury SUV concept for export markets

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 00:24 · Archive

Chinese premium brand Avatr has previewed its flagship three-row luxury SUV, the Concept T09, in Paris.

Avatr unveiled the Concept T09 at a media event in Paris as part of the Chinese premium brand's European market launch. The vehicle is described as a new halo product offering 'a new prestige experience' through an interpretation of Avatr's distinctive design language.

The T09 is a three-row, six-seat SUV measuring over 5.2 metres long and 2.0 metres wide, making it a full-size vehicle in the mould of other Chinese nine-series SUVs. Unlike other Avatr models, which offer both pure electric and extended-range electric powertrains, the T09 in China will be exclusively extended-range electric.

Chinese government filings detail two powertrain options: a 105kW 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with 180kW front and 310kW rear electric motors, or a 150kW 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with 180kW front and dual 225kW rear motors. Both variants use a 71.24kWh lithium battery from CATL. The vehicle's kerb weight ranges from 2880kg to 3035kg depending on configuration.

Avatr is backed by Changan, CATL and technology firm Huawei. The brand is targeting a potential 2028 launch for export markets, with Australia identified as a possible destination.

How it is being reported

• Avatr Concept T09 previews production-ready Chinese SUV flagship for the worldChinese brand Avatr has previewed its near-production flagship three-row luxury SUV, debuting the Concept T09 in Paris ahead of a potential 2028 launch for export markets – and it could come to Australia.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 00:02
• Avatr Concept T09 previews production-ready Chinese SUV flagship for the worldChinese brand Avatr has previewed its near-production flagship three-row luxury SUV, debuting the Concept T09 in Paris ahead of a potential 2028 launch for export markets – and it could come to Australia.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 00:02

In this story: Avatr · Paris · China · Changan · CATL · Huawei · Australia

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