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Changan UNI-V Hybrid Launched from 109,900 Yuan with 4.28L/100km
Changan officially launched the UNI-V hybrid on September 12 with two models at official prices of 114,900-119,900 yuan and limited-time prices of 109,900-113,900 yuan. The exterior continues the fuel version design with a closed front grille, three-section air intakes, dual four-exhaust outlets, connected taillights and a standard electric rear spoiler. Dimensions are 4,740/1,838/1,435mm with a 2,750mm wheelbase. Interior features 256-color ambient lighting, sport seats with 3-mode driver ventilation/heating, SUPER RACE 3.0 track mode, Tencent TTI Sound AI audio, 18 speakers, Dolby Atmos and ENC active noise cancellation. Boot space is 465L, expandable to 1,090L. The 1.5L hybrid powertrain (engine 110kW/220Nm, motor 180kW) delivers 0-100km/h in 6.98 seconds with 4.28L/100km WLTC combined fuel consumption.
Dongfeng Fengshen Xinghai V9 Launching September 19 at 89,900-124,900 Yuan
Dongfeng Fengshen Xinghai V9 will launch on September 19 with pre-sale prices from 89,900 to 124,900 yuan, positioned as a mid-to-large MPV in six- or seven-seat configurations with up to 510km CLTC range. Features include family-style waterfall headlights, closed grille and trapezoidal front intake with 25 high-sensitivity sensors and Huawei MDC computing platform for 360-degree environmental awareness. Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 supports highway NCA, urban LCC+ and smart parking. Dimensions are 4,835/1,900/1,755mm with a 2,900mm wheelbase. Interior offers an 8.8-inch instrument cluster and 15.6-inch central screen with Snapdragon 8295 chip, with Baidu voice and ERNIE large model supporting wake-free commands, continuous dialogue and dialect recognition. Second and third rows have flat floors with the third row folding into a sunken position and trunk expanding to 1,630L.
Lotus FOR ME Scura Launching September 22, High-Performance Version with 952hp
Lotus will unveil the FOR ME Scura on September 22 as the third member of the Scura family and a high-performance version of the current FOR ME. Scura, Italian for "shadow," represents the strongest model of each era. Teaser copy hints at matte paint and new energy powertrain. The standard FOR ME features 900V X-Hybrid architecture with 2.0L turbo and dual motors producing 952hp, completing 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds (3.5s at 10% charge). The FOR ME Scura will be further optimized under LTS Lotus Engineering standards, delivering even stronger performance.
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Chery Tigga Cross Facelift Teased in Malaysia, "Sporty, Just got a new face"
Chery Malaysia has teased a minor facelift for the Tiggo Cross on social media with the tagline "Sporty, Just got a new face." Earlier this month, a reader spotted a Tiggo Cross with blue commercial temporary plates showing subtle visual differences including exhaust pipes on the rear bumper, possibly hinting at this update. The facelift appears minor, mainly adding decorative elements like exhaust tips rather than significant changes. Currently, the Tiggo Cross is offered in Malaysia in petrol (1.5L turbo four-cylinder, RM88,800) and Hybrid (1.5L NA + battery/motor, RM99,800) versions.
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Zhijie RX Flash Gold Black Interior Revealed, Pre-Sale at 299,800-399,800 Yuan
The Zhijie RX has revealed its Flash Gold Black interior design, inspired by "floating wings" with a full-black cabin accented by bright yellow stitching and trim. Features include a D-shaped leather steering wheel, LCD instrument, 16.1-inch central screen, 8.88-inch passenger display and 26-inch HUD. The exterior uses a floating body structure with 10 hollow air channels for aerodynamics. The full-width crystal taillights consist of over 10,000 crystal gems. An active diffuser actively adjusts based on vehicle speed. Pre-sale prices are 299,800-399,800 yuan, with four lidar matrices and 38 sensors. The Ultra long-range variant (from 359,800 yuan) features an L3 autonomous driving architecture.
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2027 Lexus GX Officially Revealed, Starting Price $69,085 (approx. 463,000 yuan)
The 2027 Lexus GX has been officially revealed, built on the GA-F platform shared with the LX, with six variants starting at $69,085 (approximately 463,000 yuan). The exterior maintains the boxy design with Lexus spindle body concept, powered tailgate with opening rear window and two-tone color options. Interior features a 14-inch central screen and 12.3-inch instrument cluster, with optional HUD and 21-speaker Mark Levinson audio. Safety includes Lexus Safety System+ 3.0. Suspension uses double wishbone front and multi-link rear with optional AVS and E-KDSS electronic dynamic suspension. Power comes from a 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (349hp/649Nm) with 10-speed auto and Torsen locking center differential.