Chery has officially priced the much-anticipated Falcon 700 Smart Drive Package for its mid-size Fulwin T9L SUV at RMB 11,000 (approximately US$1,517), bringing high-end LiDAR-based autonomous driving and a suite of cosmetic upgrades within reach of mainstream buyers. The add-on is positioned as one of the cheapest paths to true urban Navigate-on-Autopilot in the Chinese mid-size SUV segment.
The Fulwin T9L lineup currently spans five trims priced from RMB 129,900 to RMB 186,900 (≈$17,917–$25,779). With the new Falcon 700 package, a popular mid-trim like the 230 Pro — listed at RMB 142,900 (≈$19,710) — climbs to RMB 153,900 (≈$21,228). After stacking Chery’s nationwide trade-in subsidy, total out-the-door pricing can still slip just under the RMB 150,000 (≈$20,690) psychological threshold.
What’s Inside the Falcon 700 Package
The package is not just an ADAS unlock — it bundles hardware, lighting, wheels and creature comforts that would normally only appear on the top trim:
- Falcon 700 advanced driver assistance system with full LiDAR sensor suite (DMS driver monitoring and Hands-on-Detection steering wheel included)
- Six ADAS courtesy lights (two headlamps, two tail lamps, two side mirrors) signalling when assisted driving is engaged
- OLED digital tail-light bar
- Gloss-black sports grille, gloss-black wheel arches and gloss-black door panels
- 20-inch wheels with racing-yellow brake calipers
- Heated steering wheel
- Integrated roof rails
- Acoustic laminated front windshield and front side windows for cabin noise reduction
For about $1,500 of options spend, the package effectively pushes a mid-trim Fulwin T9L into flagship-equivalent territory on both perceived quality and active safety.
Falcon 700 ADAS: 27 Sensors and 560 TOPS
The headline of the package is the Falcon 700 high-end ADAS, which Chery says relies on 27 high-precision sensors including a roof-mounted LiDAR. System computing power is rated at 560 TOPS, and the stack is built on an end-to-end one-stage model paired with a Vision-Language Model (VLM) — the same architectural pattern that Huawei ADS 4 and XPENG XNGP have converged on.
Capability claims include 300+ scenarios of automated parking, urban Navigate-on-Autopilot (City NOA), and highway NOA. In simpler terms: door-to-door driver-assist, including unprotected left turns, ramp merges, and tight-corner parking — at a hardware price point well under what BYD’s God’s Eye B or Huawei ADS 4 Pro typically command.
Why This Matters for the Sub-$25K SUV Segment
Chinese OEMs have been racing to push LiDAR-equipped City NOA below the RMB 150,000 (≈$20,700) price floor. The Falcon 700 package is one of the most aggressive moves yet:
- Hardware-rich, software-defined. Buyers get the full sensor stack today and inherit OTA-delivered software improvements over the car’s life.
- Optional, not bundled. Customers who don’t want to pay for LiDAR can skip it; Chery still books the entry trim margin.
- Trade-in stacking. Combined with China’s nationwide vehicle scrappage subsidy, the effective monthly payment is competitive with sub-$18,000 ICE compact SUVs.
The move also pressures rivals like the BYD Song L EV, Geely Galaxy E5 and Leapmotor C10 — all of which keep their LiDAR-equipped City NOA trims above RMB 160,000 today. Read more: Chery Fulwin T9L to Launch on April 13: A New Benchmark for Luxury Hybrid SUVs?.
Positioning Within Chery’s Fulwin Sub-Brand
The Fulwin (风云) sub-brand is Chery’s NEV-focused arm, sitting alongside the iCAR brand (which targets younger buyers) and the Exeed flagship. The T9L is the longer-wheelbase version of the Fulwin T9 PHEV SUV, and the addition of a fully-spec’d ADAS option pack signals that Chery wants to push Fulwin into direct competition with mainstream BYD Song family trims rather than ceding the segment.
For export-curious readers: Chery is China’s largest vehicle exporter, and the same Falcon 700 ADAS stack is expected to filter into Omoda and Jaecoo models headed for Europe, the Middle East and Latin America in 2026–2027. Read more: HUAWEI-Backed Luxeed V9 Luxury MPV Launched: Priced From 389,800 RMB with 7,000….
How It Stacks Up vs. Other LiDAR Packages
For context, here is how the Falcon 700 add-on compares to a few well-known competitor options:
- Huawei ADS 4 (on AITO M5/M7): typically bundled into top trims, not separately priced; adds RMB 30,000+ between trims
- XPENG XNGP (on G6 580 Max): standard on Max trim, ~RMB 20,000–30,000 step-up vs. Pro trim
- BYD God’s Eye B (DiPilot 100): standard on top Han L/Tang L trims, no à-la-carte option
By comparison, an RMB 11,000 (≈$1,517) flat fee for the full sensor stack, City NOA and a cosmetic refresh is among the most consumer-friendly approaches in the market today. Read more: 2026 BYD Seagull Launches: The World’s First Budget EV with LiDAR and City NOA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Chery Fulwin T9L Falcon 700 package cost?
The package is priced at RMB 11,000 (approximately US$1,517) as a single option pack across the Fulwin T9L lineup.
Does the Fulwin T9L Falcon 700 package include LiDAR?
Yes. The package adds Chery’s Falcon 700 ADAS hardware suite of 27 sensors, including a roof-mounted LiDAR, plus 560 TOPS of compute, DMS driver monitoring and Hands-on-Detection steering.
What features does the Falcon 700 package add beyond ADAS?
It also bundles OLED digital tail lights, a gloss-black exterior trim kit, 20-inch wheels with yellow brake calipers, six ADAS courtesy lights, a heated steering wheel, integrated roof rails and acoustic laminated front glass.
What ADAS capabilities does the Falcon 700 system support?
Chery claims highway NOA, urban NOA in 300+ driving scenarios, and 300+ automated parking scenarios, all powered by an end-to-end one-stage model paired with a Vision-Language Model (VLM).
Reviewed by Han Liu, Editor, iEVChina.
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