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The 2026 Lexus RX lineup arrives with seven trims priced from 380,000 to 619,000 RMB, unchanged year-on-year. All variants now feature a 14-inch centre display and LSS+ 3.0 safety suite; a 500-unit RX 300 Black Edition adds matte-black paint and 21-inch smoked wheels. Powertrains carry over: 2.0T turbo, 2.5L hybrid/PLUG-IN and 2.4T hybrid, delivering 182–273 kW combined.

Mercedes-Maybach launches the GLS 480 Li Yi Edition at 1.498 million RMB, becoming the range’s entry trim with 4- or 5-seat layouts. Vertical chrome grille, MAYBACH badging, 22-/23-inch exclusive wheels and 15 paint options continue brand DNA. A 3.0T inline-6 plus 48V mild-hybrid drives the 3 135 mm-wheelbase luxury SUV, lowering the ownership threshold without cutting opulence.

The 2026 Cadillac XT5 midsize SUV debuts with four trims priced ¥379,900-459,900, limited-time offers from ¥234,900. Year-update keeps shield grille and 7-shape lamps, adds five new colors. Cabin gains 33-inch 9K curved display; Metropolitan trim aligns tail-lamps/wheels with upper grades, Premium Luxury offers Platinum-level Opera interior, Luxury adds ventilated seats and wheel heating.

Yichi will start pre-orders for the all-new 05S electric compact SUV on Sept 23 when the first cars leave the line. The coupe-like crossover features a closed grille, 4,640 mm length and 2,770 mm wheelbase. Inside sit a large floating screen, rotary shifter, wireless phone pad and L2 ADAS. A 165 kW motor delivers 610 km CLTC range, while MacPherson front and multi-link rear suspension aim for a 150k yuan price point against rivals like Aion Y Plus and Deepal S7.

Nissan staged a Ginza demo of its next-gen ProPILOT aboard an Aria prototype on 22 Sept. The SAE L2 system pairs Wayve’s embodied-AI “AI Driver” with a roof-mounted next-gen LiDAR, 11 cameras and 5 radars, delivering human-like urban driving and extended high-speed/night range. The technology is scheduled for Japanese production models in FY2027, with drivers required to remain engaged.

Changan confirmed the Q07 mid-size SUV will gain a LiDAR-equipped variant, upgrading its ADAS stack. The newcomer keeps the split-headlamp and full-width DRL design, measuring 4.8 m+ long with a 2.8 m wheelbase. Inside, a 15.4-inch screen runs Tianyu OS backed by AI Tianju foundation model for full-scenario voice and 10 DIY cockpit modes. The Smart Blue Whale 3.0 hybrid carries over: the 1.5T delivers 215 km electric and 1,400 km+ total range, while 3C fast-charge adds 30-80 % in 15 min. With LiDAR, city NOA debuts in the 12.98-17k yuan class, with deliveries slated for Q1 2025.