First Look at the Deepal S09 in Saudi Arabia: Range, Specs, and Price in SAR

Saudi Arabia: The electric vehicle market in Saudi Arabia is booming, and a stylish new contender just arrived. The Deepal S09, starting from SAR 199,999 including tax, is an innovative mid-size SUV with futuristic technology, long driving range, and family-friendly comfort. Built around REEV (Range-Extended Electric Vehicle) technology, the S09 pairs a 1.5-liter turbo engine with an electric drivetrain and delivers a combined range of 883 km. This places the S09 in the long-distance family SUV category rather than a city-only EV.

Quick facts:

• Price: SAR 199,999, including tax
• Technology: REEV (Range-Extended Electric Vehicle), combining a 1.5L turbo engine with electric drive
• Combined range (WLTP): 883 km; pure electric range: 171 km
• Total output: 485 hp and 637 Nm, with 4WD and a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time
• Seating: 6 seats in a 2+2+2 configuration

Powertrain and Range

Spec	Figure
Technology	REEV (Range-Extended Electric Vehicle)
Engine	1.5L Turbo
Drive system	4WD
Total power	485 hp
Total torque	637 Nm
0-100 km/h	5.9 seconds
Battery capacity	40.18 kWh
Combined range (WLTP)	883 km
Pure electric range (WLTP)	171 km
Driving modes	3

Deepal S09 Charging

Charging Type	Time / Power
DC fast charging (30-80%)	Approximately 15 minutes
DC fast charging (11-100%)	Approximately 65 minutes
Max DC charging power	117 kW
AC charging power	6.6 kW
AC charging time	Approximately 5 hours
External power output (V2L)	6 kW
Internal power outlet	3.3 kW

With the REEV powertrain, the S09 could be charged like an EV for daily driving on its 171 km electric range. The 1.5L turbo engine works as the range extender for a combined range of 883 km for longer trips. This saves you from completely relying on the Saudi charging infrastructure. 

Dimensions

Spec	Figure
Length	5,205 mm
Width	1,996 mm
Height	1,800 mm
Wheelbase	3,105 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm
Approach angle	19°
Departure angle	21°
Tire size	265/45 R21

Comfort and Cabin Technology

Deepal has loaded the S09 with a genuinely extensive comfort package. Most of it is comes as standard:

• Seating: 12-way power driver's seat, 8-way power front passenger seat, 14-way power second row, 2-way power third row
• Second row: Zero-gravity recline up to 121° at the touch of a button, plus massage function on first and second row seats
• Climate: Automatic tri-zone climate control, seat ventilation (1st and 2nd row), and seat heating (1st, 2nd, and 3rd row)
• Displays: Dual 15.6-inch front screens (2.5K resolution) for driver and passenger, a 21.4-inch second-row entertainment screen (3K resolution), and a 43-inch holographic AR head-up display
• Audio: 20-speaker sound system with a 2,232-watt amplifier
• Suspension: Air suspension with Active Magic Carpet technology and Continuous Damping Control (CDC), plus automatic vehicle leveling at stops
• Practical touches: A 10-liter built-in refrigerator (-6°C to 50°C), a 50W wireless charger, 4 USB-C ports, acoustic double-glazed glass for front and rear doors, and a power tailgate

Safety and Driver-Assistance

The S09 is covered with a  genuinely comprehensive safety and ADAS package, covering both passive protection and active driver assistance:

Structure and passive safety Features:

• 8 airbags
• Cabin built from 100% high-strength steel, with a 1,636 mm front crash bar
• CBS-reinforced side sills, reducing cabin intrusion by 100 mm at 32 km/h in side impacts

Core active safety:

• ABS, ESP, EBD, Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control (TCS)
• Rollover Mitigation (ROM), Hill Hold Control (HHC), Hill Descent Control (HDC)
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Driver-assistance suite:

• Integrated Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC) and Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
• Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Lane Departure Correction (LDC)
• Driver-guided lane change (UDLC) and Lane Change Assist (LCA)
• Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Rear Collision Warning (RCW), and Door Open Warning (DOW)
• Front and rear cross-traffic alert and braking (FCTA/FCTB, RCTA/RCTB)
• Smart Automatic Parking Assist (APA), 540-degree panoramic cameras, and a built-in dashcam
• 6 front and 6 rear parking sensors

Warranty and Ownership

Coverage	Distance	Duration
High-voltage battery and drive components (DM, MCU, VCU)	250,000 km	8 years
General vehicle warranty	250,000 km	6 years
Infotainment system (screens/DVD)	150,000 km	5 years
Paint, rust (select parts), rubber components	100,000 km	3 years
Free maintenance	55,000 km	2 years
Roadside assistance	250,000 km	6 years

Deepal includes 6 free maintenance visits within the first 2 years or 55,000 km, whichever comes first. It covers routine oil and filter changes in the first 2 services and more thorough inspections at the 25,000 km and 45,000 km service intervals.

Final Verdict 

With the REEV powertrain and the top-notch safety and comfort, the Deepal S09 stands out as a genuine luxury three-row REEV SUV. The 883 km combined range, 485 hp, and a cabin loaded with massage seats, a 43-inch holographic HUD, and a full ADAS starting from just SAR 199,999 make it a complete package. In short, it has a genuine edge over its EV rivals like the BYD Sealion 7, ZEEKR 7X, and others. 

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