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Spy photos of the first model from FREELANDER—a new independent electrification brand jointly developed by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover—have been leaked online, with the global debut scheduled for March 31. The large six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV, spotted in crash test configuration with Chery badging visible, signals Chery's lead in project development. The vehicle is reportedly built on Chery's T1X platform, developed by an international team integrating JLR and Qoros technologies for shared development and synergistic benefits. The modular T1X architecture supports wheelbase adjustment between 2,560-2,800 mm, covering A to B-segment SUVs with flexible dimensional scalability. The FREELANDER launch marks the substantive execution of Chery-JLR cooperation in the electrification domain.

NIO officially launched the 2026 ES6 and EC6 on April 2, with the ES6 priced at 338,000 yuan (230,000 yuan with BaaS) and EC6 at 358,000 yuan (250,000 yuan with BaaS). Nature Adventure special editions start at 350,000 and 370,000 yuan respectively. Updates include Moon 3.0 exterior package and 20-inch forged wheels, with special editions featuring exclusive Star Green/Cloud White paints and 21-inch wheels. Customers locking orders before April 30 receive zero-gravity seats, five-year NOP+ subscription and additional limited-time benefits.

EXEED launched the VX 5th Anniversary Limited Edition on April 1, offering fuel and C-DM PHEV variants priced from 209,900 to 219,900 yuan, with limited-time subsidized prices starting at 159,900 yuan. The special edition features exclusive silver-black two-tone paint. The fuel variant upgrades to adaptive damping suspension, powered by a 2.0T engine (192 kW/400 Nm) with 8AT and AWD. The C-DM variant employs a 1.5T engine with triple-motor PHEV architecture delivering 455 kW and 920 Nm through a 3-speed DHT and standard AWD system.

BYD's luxury brand Denza announced the Malaysian introduction of the B8 flagship SUV (known as Fangchengbao Bao 8 in China), now open for customer registration. The D-segment full-size off-road SUV measures 5,195 mm long with a 2,920 mm wheelbase, featuring a 2+3+2 seven-seat configuration. The PHEV powertrain combines a 2.0L turbocharged engine with dual electric motors via a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, delivering 748 PS and 760 Nm for 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. Equipped with a 36.8 kWh Blade Battery supporting 120 kW DC fast charging, the B8 offers 125 km electric range and 1,200 km combined range.

SAIC Volkswagen opened pre-sales for the ID. ERA 9X on March 30, offering Pro, Max and Ultra AWD variants from 329,800 yuan. The flagship SUV debuts as the first production vehicle equipped with XinXin HangTu X7 "super-core" AI chip, specifically designed for intelligent driving with 10x larger deployable model parameters versus general-purpose chips through dedicated NPU architecture. The X7 has secured AEC-Q100, SEMI TRUST MARK and ISO26262 ASIL-B/ASIL-D certifications, backed by investors including SAIC Motor, Chery Auto and the National AI Industry Investment Fund, marking a milestone for domestic large-model autonomous driving silicon in premium vehicle segments.

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new GLE family including GLE, GLE Coupe and AMG GLE 53 Hybrid, featuring the latest design language with enlarged star-pattern grille and new LED headlamps, plus Deep Petroleum Blue and Patagonia Red metallic paints. Interior highlights include MBUX Superscreen, flat-plane crankshaft V8 engine and upgraded L2++ intelligent driving assistance. Chassis and powertrain enhancements accompany the AMG and PHEV variants. Global launch scheduled for Q2 2026 with China introduction planned within the year.