On October 17, 2025, Smart officially announced that its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Jingling #5 EHD, will officially launch on October 28th. Positioned as a "new luxury electric hybrid large five-seater SUV," the new model, with a pre-sale price starting at RMB 189,900, is equipped with Thor electric hybrid 2.0 technology and boasts a CLTC combined range of 1,615km. It features a four-dimensional experience of "super-efficient, super-smooth, super-quiet, and super-powerful."

On October 17, 2025, BYD Denza Auto officially confirmed that its all-new six-seat luxury SUV, the Denza N8L, will officially launch on October 28th. Positioned as a "family-safe luxury SUV," the new model has a pre-sale price range of RMB 319,800 to 349,800. It features Yisanfang plug-in hybrid powertrain, Yunnian-A intelligent suspension, and the God's Eye B driver assistance system, targeting vehicles like the Lixiang L8 and AITO M8.

On October 17, 2025, Avatr officially announced that pre-sales for its mid-to-large-sized pure electric sedan, the Avatr 12 Quad Laser Edition, will officially begin on October 18th. As an intelligent driving upgrade of the current model, the new car features "quad laser radars + Huawei ADS 4.0" as its core selling point, further enhancing advanced assisted driving capabilities. The pre-sale price is expected to remain consistent with the current model's RMB 269,900-700,000 range.

The BYD Formula Leopard brand will hold its autumn product launch event on October 20th, 2025, officially unveiling the Leopard 5 Long-Range Edition and the Leopard 8 Five-Seater Edition. Both models are built on the BYD DMO super hybrid platform, with "long range + strong performance + intelligent off-road" as their core selling points, further expanding the market for new energy hardcore SUVs.

On October 16, 2025, Leapmotor Automotive launched its new flagship D platform and its first model, the D19, in Shanghai. Available in both pure electric and extended-range versions, the pure electric version boasts a 115kWh battery capacity and a range of up to 720km. Built on a 1000V high-voltage platform, it offers a 350km range after a 15-minute charge and boasts a maximum power of 540kW. This platform features three innovative architectures:

On October 16, 2026, Dongfeng Auto officially launched its strategic product, the 2026 eπ 008 five-seater. Built on a modular new energy platform, it offers both extended-range hybrid and pure electric powertrains, with four configurations available. The official limited-time offer price ranges from RMB 159,900 to RMB 171,600, a RMB 13,000 reduction from the pre-sale price. As the first model in the brand's "Super Large Five-Seater SUV" strategy, its dimensions meet the standard of a mid-to-large SUV: 5002 mm (length, width, and height) (length, width, and height). Its exceptionally long wheelbase of 3025 mm is 20 mm longer than its popular competitor, the Lixiang L8 (3005 mm wheelbase), laying the foundation for optimized cabin space.

On October 16th, Dongfeng NAMI officially launched the 2026 NAMI 01, with an official suggested retail price of RMB 59,800-92,800, and a limited-time promotional price of RMB 58,800-88,800. Continuing the brand's positioning as a "great, intelligent, and national car," the new model features multiple upgrades in exterior design, intelligent features, and battery life, making it a strong new player in the A0-segment pure electric vehicle market.

On October 16, 2025, IM (Intelligence in Motion) Automotive announced the launch of the LS6 Super Extended Range 52 Max+ Edition, starting at a limited-time special price of RMB 229,900. As the only extended-range SUV in its class equipped with an 800V high-voltage platform, the new car breaks technological boundaries with a 370km pure electric range and a 1,400km combined range. From now until October 31, place a deposit and receive a RMB 95,600 purchase bonus (including a lifetime battery warranty and the IM AD full-featured package).

On October 16, 2025, the Chery Jetour Zongheng G700 completed the world's first cross-river crossing of the Yangtze River in Wuhu, China, covering a distance of 1,480 meters in just 22 minutes. Its military-grade turbine propulsion technology validates its positioning as an "all-round luxury off-road SUV." The new vehicle will be launched on October 19th with a pre-sale price range of RMB 349,900-429,900, directly competing with competitors such as the BYD Yangwang U8 and Formula Leopard Leopard 8.

On October 15, 2025, the 2026 Chang'an Qiyuan All-New Q05 officially opened for blind order booking. Users paying a RMB 199 deposit can receive a RMB 2,000 discount off the purchase price. Built on the Tianshu architecture pure electric platform, the new car features standard LiDAR across the entire range, and boasts a CLTC range of up to 506km. With an estimated price of RMB 100,000-120,000, it targets popular models such as the BYD Yuan UP and Wuling Bingo.