Changan's Intelligent Strategy "Beidou Tianxun 2.0 Plan" Launch Event to Be Held, Deep Blue S09 Expected to Debut

2025/02/07
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On February 9, 2025, Changan Automobile will hold the launch event for its intelligent strategy, the "Beidou Tianxun 2.0 Plan," to showcase new breakthroughs in intelligent driving technology. The event is also expected to debut the new Deep Blue S09, a mid-large SUV featuring the latest design language and Huawei's Kunlun Intelligent Driving ADS 3.0 advanced driving assistance system. The Deep Blue S09 is expected to start at 350,000 yuan and is likely to be launched in the first quarter of 2025.
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