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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.

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.

The new Zhiji LS6 will officially launch on September 23 with pre-sales already open for three trims at 209,900-264,900 yuan. The exterior maintains the T-shaped Falcon intelligent headlights and connected taillights, with color options including Athena White, Goya Black, Jumi Silver, Mucha Green, Tuner Gray and Rafael Tea. Dimensions are 4,937/1,988/1,671mm with a 2,960mm wheelbase. Interior features a 27.1-inch 5K MiniLED dual screen and 15.6-inch 3K MiniLED passenger screen running AIOS 1.0. ADAS uses IM AD ZETA with L4-level model capabilities applied to L2 driving. Powertrains include single-motor RWD (245kW/300kW) and dual-motor AWD (200kW+300kW, 500kW combined), with 76/93/103kWh batteries delivering 650/782/750km CLTC 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.

The Chery QQ3 EV Modern Edition has launched with a price of 88,900 yuan (88,900 yuan for additional purchase, 83,900 yuan for trade-in). Built on the Neo Retro design concept, it offers exclusive British Green and Cream color options. Exterior features a closed front grille with round headlights, semi-hidden door handles and retro-style wheels. Interior upgrades include a 15.6-inch 2.5K screen with Snapdragon 8155 chip and AI cockpit. Two motor options (58kW/90kW) pair with 29.48kWh/41.28kWh batteries delivering 310km/420km CLTC range, with 30-80% fast charging in under 16.5 minutes and 6.6kW V2L. ADAS includes Falcon 500 system supporting highway NOA and 100+ automated parking scenarios.

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.