Car News from China
Car news and model launches from China — the world's largest and most innovative automotive market.
SAIC released official images of the MG 07, a fastback positioned above the MG 7 in the Chinese lineup. PHEV or BEV powertrain options, lidar above the windshield, Momenta autopilot. No specs or pricing yet.
NIO's ONVO brand opens orders for the L80, a five-seat electric SUV on the NT 3.0 platform. 85 kWh, 900V, up to 615 km CLTC. RWD 462 hp or AWD 598 hp. Retail from ¥245,800 (~$33,900).
SAIC-Volkswagen revealed the ID.Era 5S, a PHEV sedan and the second model in the China-only ID.Era range. 1.5L atmo + 177 hp electric motor, 160 km EV range CLTC. 4,836 mm, 2,766 mm wheelbase. Sales by end 2026.
BYD's FangChengBao Tai 7 expands its lineup with new BEV versions, joining the existing PHEV range. Electric variants offer up to 700 hp (AWD), with the largest battery option of 105.7 kWh delivering up to 755 km CLTC. BEV pricing starts from ¥199,800 ($29,400).
BAIC's Arcfox S3 goes on sale in China from ¥96,800 ($14,200) — or from ¥68,800 ($10,100) with a battery rental scheme. Single motor, 216 hp, up to 65.8 kWh and 660 km CLTC.
Arcfox enters the premium MPV segment with the Wendao V9 — an EREV with a 309 hp electric motor and a 1.5T range extender. 2+2+3 seating, 21.4" ceiling screen, from ¥219,900 ($32,200) in China.
GAC unveiled the Hyptec S600 at the Beijing Auto Show. Three powertrain options: EREV with 180 km pure-electric range, plus 340 hp RWD and 503 hp AWD pure electric. Blind orders open; pricing from ¥189,900 ($27,800) expected.
Leapmotor is localizing B05 production at Stellantis's Zaragoza plant in Spain. Currently sold from €26,900 in Europe (imported from China); local production is expected to bring the entry price to around €19,500 after subsidies.
SAIC-Volkswagen unveiled the second AUDI-brand production model at Beijing Auto Show — the E7X, a flagship electric SUV on a new 900V platform.