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The Volkswagen ID.ERA 8X has been revealed, with pre-sales starting September 28. Positioned as a mid-to-large size SUV with a large five-seat layout, officially dubbed a "German driving flagship SUV." Exterior features connected light strips and L-shaped daytime running lights with a six-core headlight design. Dimensions are 5,020/1,997/1,750mm with a 2,970mm wheelbase. Interior follows the ID.ERA 9X design with dual-spoke steering wheel, instrument magic screen, Smart surface door panel and 15.6-inch 2.5K dual screens. Chassis uses cloud chassis and VMC control system with dual-chamber air suspension and intelligent road-preview magic carpet system. Powertrain combines a 1.5L range extender (105kW) with a 220kW motor. The 51.1kWh battery delivers over 340km CLTC EV range and 1,400km total; the 65.2kWh version offers over 400km EV and 1,500km total range.

CEER is Saudi Arabia's first domestic automotive brand, unveiling its inaugural models: the EXOBOT SUV and EXOBOT SEDAN. The EXOBOT SEDAN is a large EV sedan (5,260/2,102/1,428mm, 3,200mm wheelbase) while the EXOBOT SUV is a large EV SUV (5,016/2,102/1,693mm, 3,200mm wheelbase). Both feature wedge-shaped bodies, gull-wing doors, 800V architecture and camera mirrors. The SEDAN uses a tri-motor AWD system (850hp) achieving 0-100km/h in 2.6 seconds with a 112kWh battery delivering 670km NEDC range. Both offer dual-chamber air suspension, steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering. Interior features a yoke steering wheel and 48-inch 8K panoramic screen with English and Arabic voice assistants. Level 2 ADAS is standard.

Proton has launched the S70 Lite and Prime as new entry-level variants priced at RM59,800 and RM62,800 respectively (RM56,800 and RM59,800 after RM3,000 discount until December 31). Visual differences from higher trims include a full-black grille and no connected LED taillight bar. Both use a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine (120hp/150Nm) paired with a torque converter CVT. The Lite features halogen headlights, 16-inch wheels, analog instrument cluster and 8-inch screen with manual fabric seats; the Prime adds LED headlights, 17-inch wheels and leather seats. Both include 6 airbags, ESC, BSM and RCTA but omit AEB, ACC and LKAS. Standard benefits include 5-year warranty and 6 free services.

Hyundai's new premium EV brand IONIQ will launch the IONIQ V on September 29, with pre-sales open for three trims at 119,900-139,900 yuan. The first model from Hyundai China Design Center, it is tailored for Chinese users and will be exported globally. The exterior features a closed grille-free design with split lighting and a fastback silhouette with frameless doors, offering 8 color options. Dimensions are 4,900/1,890/1,470mm with a 2,900mm wheelbase. Interior offers a 27-inch ultra-thin 4K screen with Baidu Wenxin and Doubao AI models, Snapdragon 8295 chip and Cyber Eye HUD. ADAS uses the Momenta system for highway assistance.

Dongfeng Citroën's new C5 AIRCROSS has been revealed ahead of its September 23 launch, with current models priced at 131,800-163,700 yuan. Positioned as a compact SUV at 4,510/1,860/1,705mm with a 2,730mm wheelbase. Exterior maintains the sculpted design with dual-bar grille connected to the brand logo. Interior features a 12.3-inch instrument and 10-inch central screen with CarLife/HiCar, plus 360° parking camera, 180° transparent chassis, adaptive cruise and lane keeping. Powertrain offers 1.6L/1.8L turbo engines (110/129/155kW) with 8-speed auto, ESP 9.3 and advanced suspension with PHC technology. New refresh brings fresh exterior/interior colors and digital key as standard.