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The new BYD Seal 07 DM-i has been unveiled, featuring an optimized front face with a closed design and enlarged front bumper air intake. The LED light strip under the headlights has been removed, and the headlights have a more streamlined design. The car is also equipped with a LiDAR system for urban driving assistance. The side and rear profiles remain unchanged from the current model, with the car length increased by 15mm and width by 5mm.

Co-developed by SAIC and Huawei, the first “Shangjie” H5 mid-size SUV debuted at the 2025 Chengdu Auto Show ahead of its September 23 launch. Six trims are offered with pre-sale prices from ¥169,800 to ¥209,800; 25,000 small orders were secured within the first hour. The model delivers both BEV and EREV powertrains, integrates HarmonyOS cockpit and Huawei ADS 4, and achieves up to 1,360 km NEDC combined range.

On August 25, the second-generation Audi Q3 Sportback was officially unveiled, integrating the functionality of an SUV with the elegant aesthetics of a coupe. The roofline slopes downward from the A-pillar, 29mm lower than the SUV version, creating a stronger sense of sportiness. The rear body is more compact with broader and more muscular lines, and the coupe-style sloping roof adds a sense of avant-garde style. In terms of appearance, the new model's front face is almost identical to that of the new Audi Q3. The side body lines blend rounded surfaces with sharp lines, and wheel options include 18-, 19-, and 20-inch rims. The car is available in 11 body colors, including the newly added "Sage Green" and "Matte Madiera Brown." The rear design is clean and straightforward, with a slender light strip across the vehicle separated from the split tail lights.

The sixth-generation Jeep Cherokee has been unveiled, built on Stellantis' STLA Large architecture with a transverse front-mounted engine layout. Measuring 4,778 mm long, 1,898 mm wide, and 1,715 mm tall with a 2,869 mm wheelbase, the new Cherokee weighs 1,948 kg and has a towing capacity of 3,500 kg. It features a 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol engine with 177 hp and 300 Nm of torque, combined with two electric motors and a 1.03 kWh battery for a combined output of 210 hp and 312 Nm, driving all four wheels via an e-CVT. The Cherokee comes with Jeep Active Drive I 4×4 system and four drive modes. Inside, it offers a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with UConnect 5, and various safety features. Starting at US$36,995 in the US, the 2026 Cherokee will be produced in Mexico with deliveries beginning late-2025.

Malaysia's Suzuki car distributor Naza Eastern Motors has confirmed the introduction of two new models: the entry-level A-Segment SUV Suzuki Fronx and the all-electric SUV eVitara. The Fronx is expected to be launched within this year at a price above 100,000 Malaysian Ringgit and will be imported from abroad. The Fronx, a collaborative development between Suzuki and Toyota, is a twin model to the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor in the Indian market. In Indonesia, the Fronx is available in two power configurations: a 1.5L four-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine with a mild hybrid system and a standard gasoline version, both featuring MacPherson strut front suspension, torsion beam rear suspension, and disc/drum brakes. The eVitara, a B-Segment all-electric SUV, is expected to arrive in Malaysia next year with a maximum range of 500 kilometers. It features a dual-screen interior and is currently produced in India.

On 24 Jul, BYD launched the Sea Lion 06 mid-size SUV: DM-i at RMB 139.8–156.8 k, EV at RMB 143.8–163.8 k. DM-i offers 3.5 L/100 km WLTC and 1,670 km range via 5th-gen DM tech; EV delivers 520/605 km CLTC and 18-min 10–80 % charge on e-Platform 3.0 Evo. All trims feature DiPilot 100 ADAS, 100+ luxury items and TSC blow-out stability control.