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Camper van comparison: Wey V9X, Li Auto L9 Livis and Forthing Star V9

02.05.2026 19:09 1 min 2 sources РУС
aikahao.xcar.com.cn ZHO + 1 more

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Dongfeng Forthing launched the Star V9, a family camping vehicle emphasizing flexible space and power support. The third-row seats fold flat to create a 1.8m level area, paired with 6kW external power output for multiple appliances. The vehicle has an 85.2% space utilization rate, 3018mm wheelbase, 200km electric range, and 1300km combined range.

Dongfeng Forthing launched the Star V9, a family camping vehicle emphasizing flexible space and power support. The third-row seats fold flat to create a 1.8m level area, paired with 6kW external power output for multiple appliances. The vehicle has an 85.2% space utilization rate, 3018mm wheelbase, 200km electric range, and 1300km combined range.

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Comparison of large SUVs for road trips: Wey V9X vs Li Auto L9 Livis

14.06.2026 aikahao.xcar.com.cn ZHO Original source

Forthing Star V9: 1.8m Flat Space Targets Camping Market

02.05.2026 cj.sina.cn ZHO Original source

CN China — fuel prices

Updated: 05.09.2026

RON 92

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CNY8.08 · €1.04/l

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cheaper than 72% of countries

RON 95

$1.28 /l

CNY8.57 · €1.10/l

27 of 102

cheaper than 75% of countries

RON 98

$1.51 /l

CNY10.10 · €1.29/l

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cheaper than 64% of countries

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$1.16 /l

CNY7.76 · €0.99/l

39 of 166

cheaper than 77% of countries

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Dongfeng has unveiled a four-seat camper version of the Xinghai V9 minivan. The vehicle measures 5230 mm in length with a wheelbase over 3 meters, offering 5.54 sq m of usable interior space and an 85.2% space utilization rate. Cargo volume reaches 2616 L with the third-row seats folded. It features a 34.9 kWh battery, 200 km electric range, 1300 km total range, and 6 kW V2L external power supply.

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