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On July 10, Jetta officially unveiled the all-new VS8, a mid-size SUV featuring a bold “Warrior Armor” design language. Measuring 4,629×1,851×1,624 mm with a 2,731 mm wheelbase, the VS8 offers a tech-forward cabin with a 10.25-inch digital cluster and 14.6-inch floating infotainment screen. Power comes from a 1.4L turbocharged engine producing 110 kW, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Built on the MQB EVO platform, it features MacPherson front and multi-link rear suspension, and includes Level 2 ADAS with over 20 active safety functions.

The AITO Ask 5 Ultra has officially started pre-sales with a starting price of 238,000 yuan. The mid-sized SUV offers both pure electric and extended-range powertrains, with new exterior colors like Zero-Degree White and Phantom Purple. The interior features a new chestnut orange color scheme and a column-mounted gear shift. In terms of intelligent driving, the vehicle is equipped with a 192-line lidar and 4D millimeter-wave radar, supporting AEB omnidirectional collision prevention and eAES automatic emergency steering. During the pre-sale period, customers can enjoy a discount of 5000 yuan off the purchase price with a 2000 yuan deposit.

On July 11, Geely launched the 2026 ICON Chocolate at a promo price of 7.98-8.58 k RMB. The 4 350 mm compact SUV adds four new colours and keeps the 133 kW 1.5TD+7DCT combo, delivering 6.3 L/100 km WLTC. Standard kit includes Flyme Auto, 14.6-inch screen, heated front seats and Bluetooth smart key.

At the 2025 China Auto Forum, GAC Chairman Feng Xingya stated that range-extended and plug-in models will coexist long-term with BEVs. The first EREV, Hyper HL, launches in August priced RMB 269.8k-299.8k. The 5.1-metre SUV packs a 250 kW rear motor and 60.21 kWh ternary pack for 350 km WLTP EV range and 1 200 km+ total range with 5C fast-charge.

VOYAH will launch the refreshed Zhiyin in late August after co-tuning five key systems with Huawei. Measuring 4 810×1 900×1 636 mm on a 2 925 mm wheelbase, it features a 46.75-inch OTA-capable LED light bar, 192-line LiDAR, 20-inch wheels and wrap-around tail-lamps. Huawei ADS 4 AD and HarmonyOS 5 cockpit debut, delivering over 100 user-experience upgrades.

On July 12, VOYAH launched the refreshed FREE+ priced RMB 219.9-279.9k across three trims. The mid-cycle update adds an interactive LED light bar, HarmonyOS 5 cockpit and Huawei ADS4 Level-2+ ADAS. Buyers enjoy a RMB 2 000 deposit deduction and trade-in subsidies up to RMB 30 000.