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The Bentley Torcal made its global debut in London with a suggested retail price of 1.988 million yuan, now open for pre-order in China. Positioned as an ultra-luxury pure electric SUV on an 800V platform with dual permanent magnet synchronous motors and 113kWh battery. The base model produces 821hp/1,194Nm with 0-100km/h in 3.4s; the S version delivers 888hp/1,350Nm with 0-100km/h in 2.9s and 260km/h top speed. CLTC range is 700km with 310kW DC fast charging (10-80% in 18 minutes). The exterior features a new design language with illuminated diamond-pattern grille and slim taillights. Interior debuts 100% merino wool fabric, curved OLED screen and AR-HUD. Standard 25 ADAS sensors and 5° rear-wheel steering. Chassis features fully active suspension.

The Beijing BJ Star Platinum 5X has been spotted in real-world images, positioned as a mid-to-large SUV offering fuel, PHEV and pure EV powertrains. The fuel version features a square front end with a waterfall grille, while PHEV/EV variants use a closed front face. Dimensions are 4,865/2,000/1,910mm with a 2,875mm wheelbase. Interior offers a 15.6-inch dual-screen layout. The pure EV produces 227kW with an 81.9kWh battery delivering 625km CLTC range; PHEVs combine a 1.5L engine with single or dual motors (50.4kWh, 232km WLTP range); fuel version uses a 2.0L turbo engine producing 187kW.

Great Wall has launched two new Menglong PLUS variants: the Hi4 255 Ultra at 189,800 yuan and the Li Hun (Soul) version at 196,800 yuan, with limited-time prices of 177,800 and 184,800 yuan. The Li Hun features an exclusive factory exterior kit with 18-inch AT tires and full blacked-out styling, while the Hi4 255 Ultra reverts to basic L2 ADAS. Dimensions are 4,912/1,950/1,905mm with a 2,850mm wheelbase. Powertrain combines a 1.5L turbo engine with dual motors (330kW/660Nm), 44.7kWh ternary lithium battery delivering 255km CLTC electric range, with 0-100km/h in 5.8 seconds. Off-road features include an electronic rear differential lock, tank turn and creep mode.

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.

The Wey Gao Shan Smart version launched on September 23, with the Gao Shan 8 Smart at 309,800 yuan and Gao Shan 9 Smart at 385,800 yuan. New premium two-tone colors include Liu Guang Mo Green for the 8 and Liu Guang Chen Zi for the 9. The Gao Shan 8 has a 3,145mm wheelbase with 2+2+3 seven-seat layout; the Gao Shan 9 has a 3,275mm wheelbase with six-seat layout and second-row zero-gravity rotating seats supporting 45° welcome, 90° viewing and 180° face-to-face modes. ADAS features Coffee Pilot 4 with 28 sensors including a 192-line front lidar and NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor chip (700 TOPS), supporting urban/highway/park NOA. The Gao Shan 8 PHEV uses a 1.5L hybrid (357kW/644Nm) with 270km EV/1,199km total range; the Gao Shan 9 PHEV uses a 2.0L hybrid (405kW/782Nm) with 265km EV/1,166km total range. The Gao Shan 8 HEV is expected Q4 2026.

The smart #2 appears in China's latest tax exemption catalog for NEVs. The model is equipped with a 35.8kWh LFP battery pack delivering 410km CLTC range. Global debut is scheduled for the October 12 Paris Motor Show, with official launch in mid-November. An early-bird program is now open with a 298 yuan deposit offering free color options, priority test drives and prizes up to 20,000 yuan. The #2 succeeds the classic fortwo, built on smart's self-developed ECA pure-electric platform with a two-seater layout measuring 2,751 (2,764)/1,669/1,555mm and 1,875mm wheelbase. Power comes from a 60kW rear motor.