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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.

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.

On July 14, the official pictures of the first model H5 of Shangjie, a new brand under Hongmeng Zhixing, were released. Shangjie is a new brand jointly developed by SAIC Group and Huawei. The initial investment is 6 billion yuan, and the team exceeds 5,000 people to build an exclusive super factory. Shangjie H5 is equipped with Huawei ADS 4, the same model as Hongmeng Zhixing's flagship model, with a leading intelligent experience. The exterior adopts a closed front grille, narrow headlights, through-type taillights, a flat roof design on the side, and a "true three-seat" layout in the back row, with excellent space performance. The brand positioning is "style first, technology first, trust first, and everyone first", and H5 will be launched this fall.

On July 14, the official pictures of Hongmeng Intelligent Driving's new mid-to-large sedan Xiangjie S9T were released, and it is expected to be launched in the fall. The new car is the first to be equipped with the "Global Star" logo, and uses the 192-line laser radar and high-precision solid-state laser radar of the Xiangjie S9 extended-range version, and the intelligent assisted driving capability is expected to be improved. The exterior continues the "Global Star" aesthetic design, with a new "Wonderland Green" color, and the Galaxy headlights use a brilliant star diamond process to enhance the sense of technology. The body adopts a short front overhang, a large wheelbase, and a long rear overhang design, equipped with dense spoke wheels and a roof luggage rack, which is both beautiful and practical.

The pure-electric AITO M8 is slated for MIIT listing and small-scale pre-orders in July. Featuring a 100 kWh battery, its price is expected to exceed the ¥359,800–449,800 range of the EREV variants. Concurrently, Li Auto will open reservations for the six-seat i8 on July 17, and NIO will unveil the next-gen ES8 in September, intensifying rivalry in the full-size electric SUV segment.