- Fang Cheng Bao’s first-ever coupe sedan
- Bold exterior design: a true luxury fastback coupe
- From SUPER 9 concept to an everyday road car
- Where Magnesium 9 fits in the Fang Cheng Bao family – and likely pricing
- Expected powertrains: full EV or advanced hybrid?
- Why Magnesium 9 is strategically important for BYD and Fang Cheng Bao
- What Magnesium 9 could change in 2026
Fang Cheng Bao’s first-ever coupe sedan
Fang Cheng Bao, also known as Leopard and positioned under the BYD umbrella, is preparing a major leap with its first coupe-style sedan, expected to be called Magnesium 9 – M9.
Recent spy shots reveal a sleek, sporty new-energy model designed to compete in the global luxury four-door coupe segment, completing the Bao and Titan family and opening a new chapter of high-performance, high-tech Chinese premium cars.
Bold exterior design: a true luxury fastback coupe
Key design cues visible in the Magnesium 9 prototypes include:
A clean, closed front fascia that clearly signals its new-energy identity while keeping a premium, minimalist character.
Sharp oval headlights that give the car a distinctive face in a crowded Chinese design landscape.
A multi-layer front bumper with large lower openings, hinting at serious cooling and performance potential.
Advanced sensor hardware on the roof, with a strong likelihood of integrated LiDAR for next‑gen driver assistance and smart parking.
Flush, hidden door handles to reduce drag and underline the futuristic, tech‑driven aesthetic.
A sweeping fastback roofline that firmly places the car in the luxury four‑door coupe camp.
A full‑width rear light bar and an active, electrically deployable rear spoiler to boost high‑speed stability and visual drama.
These ingredients combine to make Magnesium 9 look closer to a European premium coupe than a traditional Chinese sedan, while still keeping a distinct Fang Cheng Bao signature that could make it one of BYD’s best‑looking models to date.
From SUPER 9 concept to an everyday road car
The Magnesium 9 appears heavily inspired by the earlier SUPER 9 concept, which Fang Cheng Bao used to showcase its vision for a high‑performance show car.
The big difference now is that Magnesium 9 is being developed as a real, practical production model, likely with four doors and proper everyday usability, while still retaining:
The dramatic surfacing and bold proportions of the concept.
The flowing roof and rear treatment associated with sports coupes.
A visual language that sets it apart from the brand’s SUV‑heavy lineup.
In other words, what started as a pure motor‑show statement is being translated into something owners can actually drive daily without losing the theatre factor when it rolls down the street.
Where Magnesium 9 fits in the Fang Cheng Bao family – and likely pricing
So far, the Fang Cheng Bao range consists of four main models:
Bao 5
Bao 8
Titan 3
Titan 7
Current pricing across the lineup covers roughly:
133,800 – 423,800 Chinese yuan
Around 69,000 – 218,000 Saudi riyals, based on average conversion rates.
Given that Magnesium 9 is positioned as:
A premium coupe‑style sedan.
Packed with advanced electric or hybrid powertrains.
Loaded with sophisticated driver‑assist and parking tech.
It is reasonable to expect that:
It will sit in the upper tier of the Fang Cheng Bao price band.
High‑spec performance versions may push beyond the current top end of the range.
In effect, Magnesium 9 is shaping up to be a new flagship statement for style and technology within the sub‑brand.
Expected powertrains: full EV or advanced hybrid?
Official technical details have not yet been released, but BYD and Fang Cheng Bao’s broader strategy for new‑energy vehicles allows some educated expectations:
A pure battery-electric BEV variant with a substantial range, likely leveraging BYD’s own Blade battery technology and energy‑management know‑how.
A possible highly advanced hybrid option (range‑extended or plug‑in) for buyers in markets where long-distance flexibility and patchy charging networks still matter.
A modern platform engineered to deliver strong performance and rapid acceleration, with smart energy management balancing pace and efficiency.
A full suite of intelligent driving features built around cameras, radar and possibly LiDAR, enabling lane‑keeping, adaptive cruise and sophisticated parking functions.
This tech mix would position Magnesium 9 directly against other electric and hybrid coupes from major global brands, especially in China and Europe where new‑energy premium sedans are expanding quickly.
Why Magnesium 9 is strategically important for BYD and Fang Cheng Bao
Launching the first coupe sedan isn’t just a numeric addition to the Fang Cheng Bao lineup; it carries multiple strategic implications:
Broadening the brand’s reach beyond SUVs and off‑road‑inspired products into the arena of luxury, design‑led performance cars.
Opening a new competitive front outside the overcrowded SUV segment domestically and abroad.
Elevating BYD’s image from a maker of smart, practical new‑energy vehicles to a group capable of building aspirational, lifestyle‑driven products.
Reinforcing Fang Cheng Bao’s position as a semi‑premium sub‑brand with its own design language and high technological ceiling.
On the global stage, Magnesium 9 also signals that Chinese marques are no longer content to compete only on value and efficiency, but are ready to challenge long‑established German, Japanese and Korean players in the stylish performance sedan space.
What Magnesium 9 could change in 2026
With an official debut expected sometime in 2026, Magnesium 9 is being lined up as a design and tech halo for the Fang Cheng Bao brand.
If the production car delivers:
Competitive or class‑leading electric range.
Acceleration and handling that stand up to established rivals.
A high‑quality, tech‑rich interior with cutting‑edge infotainment and intelligent systems.
Then it could:
Shift perceptions of Chinese brands in the “luxury sport” segment well beyond their home market.
Attract younger, style‑conscious buyers who want standout design and advanced tech at a more accessible price than many German alternatives.
As Chinese Cars Network notes, Magnesium 9 is less just “another upcoming model” and more a test of whether Fang Cheng Bao and BYD can transplant their success in SUVs and new‑energy tech into the emotionally charged world of premium four‑door coupes.
