The 2026 Dongfeng Nissan NX8 is expected to be officially launched from March to April 2026, and is likely to have its global premiere at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. As the first mid-to-large-sized SUV under Dongfeng Nissan's "Tianyan Architecture," the NX8 represents a crucial step for the Chinese joint venture brand in its full-scale entry into the high-end new energy vehicle market. Its launch schedule closely aligns with Chinese consumers' urgent demand for advanced intelligent driving and ultra-fast charging capabilities.
At the beginning of 2026, the Dongfeng NISSAN N6 redefined the emotional value of joint-venture plug-in hybrid sedans with a culturally resonant interior upgrade. Following its launch in December 2026 , which saw 6,822 units sold in its first month and secured its position at the top of the joint-venture plug-in hybrid sales charts, the N6 launched a new "Grand Purple and Red" bespoke interior color on January 15, 2026, offered free of charge for a limited time, becoming the most ritualistic way to travel in the new year.
On January 15, 2026, Dongfeng Motor Corporation Passenger Vehicle Company officially announced last night that the launch ceremony for the winter testing of the Dongfeng solid-state battery prototype was held in Wuhan. The prototype vehicle, equipped with Dongfeng Automobile's 350Wh/kg solid-state battery, officially departed for the Mohe cold region test base in Northeast China, beginning several weeks of extreme cold weather testing in temperatures ranging from -40℃ to -30℃. This test marks a crucial step in the development of China's solid-state battery technology, moving from the laboratory to real-world climate validation, and lays a solid foundation for mass production and vehicle integration in September 2026.
On January 13, 2026, the Dongfeng NISSAN Venucia brand officially launched the 2026 Venucia Big V DD-i Orca, with an official guide price of 129,900–149,900 RMB, becoming the most cost-effective "three-good vehicle" in the 100,000-150,000 RMB plug-in hybrid SUV market – easy to drive, fuel-efficient, and intelligent.
The 2026 Dongfeng Xinghai T5 pure electric SUV officially opened for pre-orders on December 27, 2025. As a brand-new compact pure electric SUV under Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle's FORTHING Xinghai brand, the new car precisely focuses on the multi-scenario needs of family users, demonstrating strong competitiveness in the 100,000 RMB-level pure electric SUV market with its excellent range, flexible space, and comprehensive configuration.
On December 23, 2025, the Dongfeng FORTHING Leiting Extended Range SUV was officially launched, offering only one model with an official price of RMB 129,900. It enters the RMB 130,000 extended range SUV market with a highly competitive price, becoming a cost-effective choice for urban commuters.
On December 19, 2025, Dengfeng Motor's Global Innovation Center held a grand delivery ceremony, officially delivering the first batch of 500 units of the world's first mass-produced passenger vehicle equipped with an independent BeiDou positioning system—the 2025 Dengfeng AEOLUS SKY EV01. This is not only a new car delivery, but also a milestone event for China's automotive industry in achieving "independent control" in the fields of intelligent connectivity and spatiotemporal security.
When choosing a second car for your family in the 50,000-80,000 RMB price range, the 2026 Dongfeng eπ NAMMI 01 might be breaking your traditional understanding of pure electric vehicles with its "high-end configuration" and "affordable price." The official guide price for this car is 59,800-92,800 RMB. This article will comprehensively analyze why this model can become a "high-performance benchmark" in its price range from five dimensions: design, safety, intelligence, space, and range.
On December 8, 2025, Dongfeng Motor officially announced that its independently developed Mach 1.5T hybrid-specific engine has received the "Energy Efficiency Star" certification from the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) with a maximum effective thermal efficiency of 48.09%, becoming the world's first hybrid gasoline engine to break the 48% thermal efficiency mark, once again breaking the industry record. Dongfeng Motor stated that whether in urban congestion or highway cruising, the system can intelligently maintain the optimal economic mode, significantly reducing fuel consumption. Compared to the previous generation, it can travel approximately 100 kilometers more per tank of fuel, directly reducing users' fuel expenses and increasing the overall range by approximately 10%, further reducing the frequency of refueling.
The Dongfeng NISSAN N6, the first plug-in hybrid sedan built on the Tianyan architecture, stands out in the 100,000-120,000 RMB mid-size plug-in hybrid sedan market thanks to its excellent fuel economy and practical features. This car recently received Guinness World Record certification for achieving an astonishing 2.9L/100km fuel consumption in a 14,000km long-distance test. With an official price range of 99,900-129,900 RMB and a limited-time offer of 91,900-121,900 RMB, it is positioned as a high-value plug-in hybrid model designed for family users.
