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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.

BYD has revealed design details of the new-generation Seagull. Dimensions are 4,205/1,810/1,570mm with a 2,650mm wheelbase, 425mm longer, 95mm wider and 150mm longer in wheelbase than the current model. Exterior maintains the classic front face with new trident-position lights and lens headlights, redesigned bumper with genuine air ducts and roof-mounted lidar. Interior is completely renewed with a large central screen (no instrument cluster), physical buttons and wireless charging. Powertrain uses a permanent magnet synchronous motor (95kW, 40kW more than current model) reaching 150km/h, with LFP battery.

Hongqi has opened pre-sales for the G919 with 3 variants priced at 359,800-439,800 yuan with 9 priority benefits. Positioned as a mid-to-large off-road SUV with body-on-frame construction, featuring a range-extended powertrain with quad motors. The exterior showcases Eastern aesthetics with mortise-and-tenon design elements and heritage LED headlights. Dimensions are 5,135/2,050/1,950mm with a 2,900mm wheelbase. Interior features a Snapdragon 8295P chip, dual 17.3-inch screens and Dynaudio 18-speaker 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos system. Off-road capabilities include three differential locks and all-scenario air suspension. Combined output reaches 620kW/1,320Nm with 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds, 280km EV range and 1,350km total range. ADAS features Sinan 5.0 Max with a 384-line lidar and infrared night vision system.

The Fang Cheng Bao Titanium 9 interior has been revealed, positioned as a large plug-in hybrid SUV with 6-seat layout and boxy design, launching in Q4. Interior features a continuous screen, four-spoke steering wheel, island console with wireless charging and physical buttons. Second row offers independent seats with quick-access buttons, large foldable screens, tray tables and car fridge. Exterior has a connected circular light bar, silver skid plate and roof-mounted lidar. Dimensions are 5,270/1,999/1,850mm with a 3,130mm wheelbase. Powertrain combines 1.5T engine with front and rear motors (400kW total) and 66.48kWh battery, delivering 310km WLTP electric range and over 1,600km total range. Equipped with Cloud Na-P Ultra hydraulic suspension and rear-wheel steering.

GAC Trumpchi has launched the Yue 7 with 4 variants priced at 169,800-215,800 yuan (equity price: 161,800-207,800 yuan). This PHEV SUV features a 1.5L turbo engine with motors producing 205kW single or 205kW+220kW dual, achieving 0-100km/h in 7.49s or 4.2s. CLTC electric range is 161-261km with total range up to 1,352km. Equipped with front/rear mechanical differential locks and energy center lock. The top trim includes a 192-line lidar supporting urban and highway NOA. Dimensions are 5,045(4,999)/2,004/1,933(1,916)mm with a 2,900mm wheelbase. Interior features a 1.1-meter panoramic screen, Snapdragon QCM8838 chip and ADiGO 7.0 system.

NIO has launched the EC6 Lingyun Special Edition with a full purchase price starting at 369,800 yuan or 261,800 yuan with BaaS battery rental. Orders placed by September 30 enjoy zero down payment with flexible installment terms and first-year rental discount for 100kWh battery. The special edition features Lingjing Purple exterior color with Moon appearance package, purple brake calipers, 21-inch wheels and AURA EDITION badge. Dimensions are 4,849/1,995/1,697mm with a 2,915mm wheelbase. Interior uses Bafteng Purple with purple accents and Moon trim. ADAS features the Xiaogong NX9031 chip and SOS Tianzhong OS with 29 sensors supporting point-to-point NOA. Powertrain combines front AC asynchronous and rear permanent magnet synchronous motors (490hp/700Nm) with a 100kWh battery delivering 635km CLTC range.