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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.

The new Peugeot 5008 will launch on September 23, with the main change being a new black/beige interior color scheme creating a homier feel. Dimensions are 4,670/1,855/1,655mm with a 2,840mm wheelbase, offering 5- and 7-seat layouts with removable third row and up to 2,040L storage. Features continue from the current model including a 12.3-inch instrument, 10-inch central screen, 360° camera, AR navigation, night vision, ADAS 2.0 and Huawei HiCar. Powertrain uses a 1.8L turbo engine (211hp/300Nm) with 8-speed auto, achieving 7.26L/100km WLTP fuel consumption, with enhanced Grip Control for multi-terrain adaptation.

The Avatr 9 Series will debut at the October Paris Motor Show as a full-size SUV co-designed with Huawei Qiankun, featuring CATL battery and Taihang technology. Dimensions are 5,285/2,025/1,810mm with a 3,150mm wheelbase in 2+2+2 six-seat layout. The exterior follows the "Shangding Longzu" design concept with split headlights, chrome trim and four lidar sensors (front at 896 lines). ADAS includes Huawei Qiankun ADS 5, Taihang intelligent control and Qiankun XMC digital chassis supporting rear-wheel steering, crab mode and 4m minimum turning radius. Two PHEV powertrains: 2.0L turbo + three motors (155kW+180kW+225kW+225kW) or 1.5L turbo + dual motors (110kW+180kW+310kW), both reaching 220km/h. The 71.24kWh CATL battery delivers over 400km CLTC electric range.

GAC Honda's new Odyssey will launch on September 28, with current models priced at 235,800-328,800 yuan. The exterior maintains the shield-shaped grille with horizontal chrome trim, measuring 4,861/1,820/1,712mm with a 2,900mm wheelbase. New features include front seat ventilation, heating and massage, with optional armrest fridge, roof-mounted TV and aviation aluminum floor. Magic seats remain, with the third row folding for expanded storage. Powertrain uses a 2.0L hybrid system (107kW engine, 135kW motor, 158kW combined) paired with an E-CVT.

CEER is Saudi Arabia's first domestic automotive brand, unveiling its inaugural models: the EXOBOT SUV and EXOBOT SEDAN. The EXOBOT SEDAN is a large EV sedan (5,260/2,102/1,428mm, 3,200mm wheelbase) while the EXOBOT SUV is a large EV SUV (5,016/2,102/1,693mm, 3,200mm wheelbase). Both feature wedge-shaped bodies, gull-wing doors, 800V architecture and camera mirrors. The SEDAN uses a tri-motor AWD system (850hp) achieving 0-100km/h in 2.6 seconds with a 112kWh battery delivering 670km NEDC range. Both offer dual-chamber air suspension, steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering. Interior features a yoke steering wheel and 48-inch 8K panoramic screen with English and Arabic voice assistants. Level 2 ADAS is standard.

The new Peugeot 4008 will launch on September 23, maintaining the current exterior and interior design with a highlight new orange/yellow interior color covering door panels and seats with upgraded texture. Dimensions are 4,510/1,850/1,628mm with a 2,730mm wheelbase. Interior features a 12.3-inch instrument and 10-inch central screen with CarLife and HiCar connectivity plus front seat heating. Powertrain uses a 1.6L turbocharged engine (125kW/250Nm) paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.