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Spy shots reveal the refreshed AITO M7 adopting M9-inspired styling and introducing its first pure-electric variant. Length grows to 5100 mm and wheelbase to 3050 mm for larger battery packaging. A full-width taillight with AD “blue indicator” completes the rear. Pre-orders are expected to open in August, with CLTC EV range likely exceeding 300 km.

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.

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.

Listed in MIIT’s 19th tax-exempt batch, the Leapmotor B01 gains a 43.9 kWh LFP pack delivering 430 km CLTC. The 4 770 mm EV with 2 735 mm wheelbase, Cd 0.197, packs Qualcomm 8295/8650 SoCs and LiDAR enabling 26 L2+ ADAS functions. Pre-sale RMB 105 800-135 800, launch on 24 July.

Mercedes-Benz launches the third-generation CLA Shooting Brake: 35 mm longer, 61 mm added wheelbase, 1 290 L cargo. Initial EV-only line-up—CLA 250+ RWD (272 PS) and CLA 350 4Matic AWD (354 PS)—packs 85 kWh, 800 V architecture, 761/730 km WLTP range, 325 km in 10-min top-up. ICE & 48 V mild-hybrid variants to follow.

On July 15, JETOUR launched the Explorer 1.5TD Plus at RMB 132,900. The compact SUV retains the boxy design with a “JETOUR” badge and chrome trim, exuding a rugged look. The interior features a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.8-inch infotainment screen (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip), and a 10.33-inch co-pilot entertainment screen, along with a new electric trunk. Purchase benefits include RMB 2,000 off RMB 8,000, RMB 15,000 trade-in subsidy, lifetime warranty, 5-year interest-free loan, and RMB 2,000 for 5 years of connected car services.