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iCAR V25 to Launch on Nov 19, Mid-size Range-extender Box SUV Starting at 139,800 RMB
iCAR's all-new mid-size range-extender SUV, the iCAR V25, is officially scheduled for launch on November 19, with pre-sale prices already announced from 139,800 to 175,800 RMB. Positioned as a spacious family SUV for light off-road scenarios, it measures 4636/1920/1855mm with a 2820mm wheelbase, adopting a retro boxy design. Powered by a 1.5T range extender, the single-motor variant delivers 185kW combined power with 210km CLTC pure electric range and 1240km total range; the dual-motor variant outputs 335kW, sprints 0-100km/h in 5.8s, with 200km CLTC pure electric range and 1210km total range, and completes 30%-80% DC fast charging in just 15 minutes. The interior is equipped with a 15.4-inch 2.5K floating central control screen powered by the Snapdragon QCM8538 chip, supporting 5G and full-platform smartphone interconnection. The top trim carries the Horizon Journey 6P ADAS chip with 560TOPS computing power, enabling urban NOA, highway NOA and valet parking. Larger than the iCAR V23 in all dimensions, it fills the brand's product gap in the 150,000-yuan mid-size range-extender SUV segment.
212 X03 PHEV Completes MIIT Declaration, Body-on-frame Hardcore SUV with LiDAR
The 212 X03 PHEV, a new mid-size hardcore SUV from 212, has officially been declared in MIIT's 413th catalogue. Built on a body-on-frame chassis, it measures 5095/2038/1945mm with a 2950mm wheelbase, delivering 33° approach and 30° departure angles. Powered by a 2.0T PHEV system with 152kW engine output and 160kW peak motor power, paired with a CATL ternary lithium battery and a 180km/h top speed, it offers an optional roof LiDAR and a factory towing hitch rated for 2500kg, balancing low urban commuting consumption with long-distance off-road and camping towing scenarios. The diesel fuel variant was previously declared, with multiple powertrains catering to diverse hardcore off-road users.
WEY Lanshan HEV Completes MIIT Declaration, 2.0T HEV 5-seat for Long-distance Scenarios
The WEY Lanshan HEV has officially been declared in MIIT's 413th catalogue. Positioned as a mid-size 5-seat HEV SUV, it inherits the second-gen Lanshan's boxy hardcore design language, measuring 5140/2050/1960 (1975) mm with a 3010mm wheelbase. Powered by Great Wall's self-developed 2.0T HEV system with 182kW engine output, it has a curb weight of 2420kg (220kg lighter than the PHEV 5-seat variant) and a top speed of 200km/h. It is highly likely to adopt the Hi4-HEV 4WD architecture from the Gaoshan 8 HEV, paired with a 3.64kWh small battery from Svolt, no external charging support, and registered on a blue license plate. Targeting users without home charging piles who frequently travel long distances, it avoids the new energy green plate track and enters the differentiated traditional fuel mid-size SUV market.
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Lincoln Aviator EX8 Completes MIIT Declaration with 1.5T PHEV Powertrain
The Lincoln Aviator EX8 has been officially declared in MIIT's 413th new vehicle catalogue. Positioned as a mid-size luxury PHEV SUV with a 5-seat layout, it measures 5055/1995/1790 (1800) mm in dimensions with a 3010mm wheelbase. Powered by a 1.5T PHEV engine from Changan and a LFP battery from Changan-CATL, it reaches a top speed of 205km/h, with a roof-mounted LiDAR for advanced ADAS. It is set to debut at the 2026 Guangzhou Auto Show, forming a differentiated product line with the current 3.0T V6 fuel Aviator.
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Denza N9 BEV Completes MIIT Declaration, Tri-motor e³ Platform Equipped
The Denza N9 BEV, Denza's flagship full-size SUV, has officially been declared in MIIT's 413th catalogue. Built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 Evo, it measures 5270/2030/1830mm with a 3125mm wheelbase, retaining the current PHEV variant's luxury 6-seat layout. It adopts a tri-motor powertrain with peak outputs of 270kW, 310kW and 310kW, and is equipped with BYD's self-developed "God's Eye B" high-level ADAS system with a LiDAR module. It inherits core functions of the e³ intelligent control platform, including rear-wheel active steering, circle-turn U-turn and smart crab walk. Previously only offered as a PHEV priced from 389,800 to 469,800 RMB, the new BEV variant will further strengthen Denza's product lineup in the 500,000-yuan premium full-size pure electric SUV segment, filling the brand's gap in the pure electric flagship SUV track.
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2027 Zeekr 001 Single-motor Variant Completes MIIT Declaration, 900V Architecture with LFP Battery
The 2027 Zeekr 001 single-motor rear-drive variant has officially been declared in MIIT's 413th catalogue. Retaining the classic shooting brake design of the current model, it measures 4977 (5029)/1999/1545 (1533) mm with a 3005mm wheelbase. The full lineup is equipped with a 900V high-voltage architecture, delivering a peak single-motor output of 370kW (around 503 hp) and two top speed options: 240km/h and 280km/h. The battery is switched from CATL ternary lithium to the "Shield Golden Brick" LFP battery manufactured by Jiangji Yaoxing Energy. It comes standard with 3D deep massage for all seats and a 29-speaker 4680W Dolphin Sound theater audio system, supporting extensive personalized options including sport kits and blackout styling. The new model is scheduled for official launch in Q1 2027, further enhancing the luxury comfort and rear-wheel drive driving pleasure of this shooting brake coupe.