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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.

The 2025 Beijing X7 Lexiang Edition is officially launched at a price of 119,900 yuan, further lowering the starting price. The new car adopts Kirin wing front grille and through-type headlights, sports smoked black wheels, and cancels hidden door handles. The interior retains the dual-screen design (7-inch LCD instrument + 12.3-inch central control screen), adds wood texture trim, and is equipped with panoramic sunroof, 64-color ambient light, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, automatic parking, in-car Wi-Fi, intelligent voice interaction and online music. The body size is 4745/1892/1715mm, and the wheelbase is 2800mm.

Spy shots reveal the Li Auto i8 cabin keeps the brand’s dual-display dash but adds a 360° ambient light strip and revised vents. The six-seat full-size electric SUV debuts with 5C ternary battery, dual-motor AWD, LiDAR and the next-gen MindVLA AD architecture; launch is expected this year.

July 14 spy shots reveal the BYD Denza N8L, a stretched flagship SUV measuring 5200/1999/1990(1820) mm with a 3075 mm wheelbase. Its boxy silhouette and repositioned license plate enhance cohesion; it will complement the N9 as a twin flagship, with launch expected later this year.