On August 18th, at the 8th Jetour Fan Culture Festival, pre-orders for the Shanhai L7 PLUS officially began. Five trim levels are available, with limited-time pricing ranging from RMB 129,900 to RMB 179,900. As Chery's first mid-size SUV equipped with the Kunpeng Super Hybrid C-DM system, the new car targets the RMB 200,000 plug-in hybrid market and offers flexible 5- or 7-seat configurations. It is scheduled to launch at the Chengdu Auto Show in China at the end of August.

Pre-orders for the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA)'s first station wagon, the Stelato S9T, officially began at 10:08 AM on August 18, 2025. Built on the Tuling Platform 3.0, this new vehicle, with its slender 5160mm body, ultra-long 3050mm wheelbase, and new "World Star" logo, pioneers a new category of smart station wagons.

On August 17, 2025, the Dongfeng MHERO (Mengshi) M817 officially launched at the Chengdu Auto Show in China, priced between 319,900 and 349,900 RMB. As the first luxury off-road vehicle fully equipped with Huawei's Qiankun intelligent vehicle solution, the M817 breaks through traditional off-road boundaries with its "intelligent and wild" concept. Integrating core technologies such as Huawei's ADS 4 intelligent driving system and Harmony Cockpit 5, it achieves a perfect balance between comfortable commuting in 90% of urban scenarios and hardcore performance in 10% of extreme off-road scenarios.

On August 15, 2025, SKYWORTH Automotive officially launched the redesigned HT-i Fengchi Edition. The suggested retail price remains unchanged at RMB 216,800. The engine features a new 1.5T plug-in hybrid powertrain. This engine delivers a maximum power of 115 kW, coupled with a 160 kW electric motor and a dedicated 1-speed DHT transmission. The NEDC pure electric range has been increased to 200 km (with a battery capacity of 32.76 kWh). Compared to the previous 1.5L engine (81 kW + 130 kW electric motor), torque output and high-speed performance have been significantly improved.

On August 15, 2025, Shanghai General Motors Wuling announced the official launch of the Xingguang S 2025 model. The new car is available in six configurations, including plug-in hybrid and pure electric powertrains, with an official guide price ranging from RMB 99,800 to RMB 129,800. After adding a RMB 10,000 replacement subsidy, the price starts at RMB 89,800 for a limited time. From now until September 30, customers can enjoy six key benefits, including a replacement subsidy of up to RMB 10,000, 24-month 0% interest financing, and a lifetime warranty on all three electric and vehicle systems.

On August 15, 2025, BYD officially announced a large-scale OTA upgrade for the entire Song L DM-i and Song Pro DM-i models. This upgrade covers three core areas: intelligent driving, parking assistance, and human-machine interaction, and includes 23 new and optimized features. As BYD's leading plug-in hybrid SUV, this upgrade further strengthens the Song family's technological leadership in the 150,000 RMB segment.

Geely Auto officially announced that its large, six-seater flagship SUV, the Galaxy M9, will begin global pre-sale on August 23rd. As an "AI-powered six-seater flagship" built on the GEA new energy architecture, the new car, with its ultra-long 3030mm wheelbase, Thor EM-P super hybrid system, and Qianli Haohan H5 intelligent driving system, is targeting the mid-to-large SUV market in the 200,000-300,000 RMB price range.

On August 14, 2025, the Baojun Yunhai "Junya Edition" officially launched, offering two range options: 500km and 600km. The official suggested retail price range is RMB 112,900-132,900, with a fixed price discount of RMB 102,900-122,900 for replacements. This special edition, co-created by brand ambassador Gongjun and customers, debuts in the world's first "Junya Blue" color and features 22 upgraded features, including a Lingyu intelligent cockpit. It targets the RMB 100,000-150,000 new energy SUV market segment.

On August 14, 2025, Irmscher, a century-old German tuning company, and Leapmotor, a Chinese new energy brand, jointly announced the launch of the iC10, a high-performance version of the Leapmotor C10. This dual-motor, all-wheel-drive model, powered by an 800V high-voltage platform, boasts a maximum power output of 585 horsepower. Limited to 250 units worldwide, pricing is expected to be announced in the fourth quarter of 2025.

On August 13th, Changan Automobile officially launched the 2026 Deepal L07, offering six trim levels (three Max and three Ultra). The official suggested retail price ranges from RMB 145,900 to RMB 165,900. After adding a RMB 5,999 discount on the 15,999 RMB price increase, the actual price ranges from RMB 135,900 to RMB 155,900. Purchase benefits include a RMB 5,000 replacement subsidy, an RMB 80,000 two-year 0% interest financing plan, and a RMB 3,000 charging gift. First-time owners can purchase a lifetime vehicle warranty for a limited time.