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The 2026 Zeekr 009 will officially launch on May 19, offered in three trims: seven-seat Ultra, seven-seat Ultra+ Qijia, and six-seat Ultra+ Executive. As a model-year update, it upgrades to a full-stack 900V high-voltage architecture and features the Thor-U ADAS chip with 700 TOPS computing power, paired with LiDAR and the Qianli Haohan H7G-ASD intelligent driving system offering over 70 active safety configurations. Exterior design retains the signature vertical-slatted chrome grille and "Light Trace" DRLs, with refined front fog lamp accents for enhanced visual distinction.

Leapmotor has unveiled the D99 interior, built on the LEAP 4.0 architecture with BEV and EREV powertrains, featuring dual-chamber air suspension and CDC dynamic chassis. The 2+2+3 cabin layout includes a large center display, digital instrument cluster, HUD, and rear entertainment screen. Second-row seats rotate 90 degrees for viewing or 180 degrees to face the third row, with a central table. Third-row seats offer heating, electric folding into the cargo floor, and rearward flip fishing mode, with all rows capable of folding flat for maximum versatility.

Maextro has officially released images of the S800 Grand Design, a new bespoke variant scheduled to debut in June. The exterior features a Distant Mountain Azure two-tone finish with a white roof, gold-emblem grille, longitudinal gold hood accent, and gold badging across fenders, C-pillars, wheels, and rear emblems. Measuring 5480/2000/1536(1542)mm with a 3370mm wheelbase, the vehicle mounts an 896-line LiDAR on the roof and adds B-pillar cameras, expected to feature Huawei's latest Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent driving system. The Chinese market name may be "S800 Collection Edition."

Dongfeng's eπ brand will debut the M8 full-size SUV on May 23, targeting Q3 market launch. The 6-seater measures 5020/1975/1733mm with a 3025mm wheelbase, featuring a closed grille, full-width light bar, semi-flush door handles, and turbine-style wheels. It integrates Huawei's Qiankun intelligent automotive solution spanning ADAS, cockpit, vehicle control, cloud services, and connectivity, equipped with Qiankun ADS 5 Pro. Powertrain options include a BEV variant with 800V architecture and 4C battery delivering 600km CLTC range, and an EREV variant offering 300km electric range.

The 2026 Hongqi H6 has officially launched with eight variants priced between 179,800 and 239,800 yuan. The lineup introduces three new Xuanying editions featuring full blacked-out exterior packages, darkened chrome trim, and red brake calipers. The Zhixing trim adds Yilian smartphone connectivity, while the Zhimei variant gains lane centering assist alongside Yilian connectivity at unchanged prices. Xuanying variants carry a 3,000-yuan premium over their standard counterparts with identical equipment. All models are powered by a 2.0T engine ranging from the entry-level Zhixing to the flagship Zhizhen.

Volkswagen debuted the ID. Polo GTI electric hot hatch during the Nürburgring 24H weekend, marking the iconic nameplate's 50th anniversary. The production model closely mirrors the 2023 ID. GTI Concept with full-width light bar, IQ.Light LED matrix headlights, illuminated VW badge and 19-inch octagonal alloy wheels. Measuring 4,096/1,816/1,513 mm with a 2,599 mm wheelbase, the vehicle retains physical controls inside alongside a 10.25-inch instrument cluster and 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, signaling Volkswagen's strategic push into high-performance electrification.