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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.

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.

The spy photos of the new Haval 2nd Generation Big Dog HEV hybrid version were exposed, with the tail label "HEV", indicating that it may launch a hybrid version. Compared with the Hi4 plug-in hybrid version, the appearance of the new car continues the family design, with a larger semi-enclosed grille on the front face, a body size of 4705/1908/1780mm, and a wheelbase of 2810mm. At present, the Haval 2nd Generation Big Dog has been available in fuel version and plug-in hybrid version, and the addition of the hybrid version will further enrich the product matrix.

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.