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Li Auto i6 Launched with Starting Price of RMB 249,800
On September 26, Li Auto officially unveiled the all-electric five-seat SUV, the Li Auto i6, with a nationwide unified retail price of RMB 249,800 (approximately USD 35,200). Deliveries commenced on September 27. The i6 is equipped with an 87.3-kWh 5C ultra-fast charging battery, enabling a CLTC range of 720 km for the rear-wheel-drive variant. Standard features include an all-aluminum suspension and CDC continuous damping control shock absorbers. In terms of intelligence, the model comes standard with the AD Max advanced driver-assistance system, integrating an ATL all-weather LiDAR and NVIDIA Thor-U chip, with support for the VLA driver large model.
GAC Trumpchi Debuts its S7 Pro+ Series at RMB 159,800
GAC Trumpchi introduced the S7 Pro+ series on September 26, offering two variants priced between RMB 159,800 and RMB 179,800 (approximately USD 22,500 to USD 25,300). The model features GAC’s in-house developed map-free, end-to-end human-like intelligent driving system, powered by the NVIDIA Orin-X chip delivering 254 TOPS of computing power and supported by 27 high-precision sensors. Built on GAC’s EV+ platform, the plug-in hybrid version pairs a 1.5T engine with single or dual motors, generating a maximum engine output of 160 horsepower. Buyers can opt for front-wheel or all-wheel drive, with combined system power rated at 392 hp and 501 hp, respectively. The CLTC pure electric range reaches 205 km or 180 km, while total comprehensive range extends to 1,150 km or 1,020 km.
VOYAH Taishan Makes Global Debut with Pre-Orders Open
On September 26, VOYAH unveiled its new flagship SUV, the VOYAH Taishan, and initiated global pre-orders. As the brand’s third SUV model, the Taishan is positioned as a large six-seater built on an 800V high-voltage platform. It incorporates VOYAH’s intelligent plug-in hybrid system (1.5T PHEV) paired with a 65-kWh 5C ternary lithium battery, delivering a CLTC pure electric range of 370 km and a comprehensive range of 1,400 km. The chassis is equipped with triple-chamber air suspension, EDC Magic Carpet damping control, and rear-wheel steering. The model also features Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 4.0 and Harmony Cockpit 5.0, supported by four LiDAR sensors.
*(Exchange rate: RMB 7.1 = USD 1)*
Shanghai
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Huizhou
2023.0330,000kmPetrol
Shaoguan
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Suqian
2022.0673,000kmPetrol
Suzhou
2020.0919,000kmPetrol
Ningbo
2022.0945,000kmPetrol
Foshan
2024.0313,000kmPetrol
Fuzhou
2024.0130,000kmPetrol
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