Ahead of the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show, the auto market sees a wave of密集 launches. Harmony Intelligent Mobility's Xiangjie G9 and Zhijie RX, along with Dongfeng-Huawei's Yijing X9, headline this week's releases, covering rugged luxury SUVs, electric coupe SUVs, and family flagship six-seaters, with 800V platforms and Huawei intelligent cockpits as shared tech foundations.
Weekly New Car Launch Calendar: Eight Models Rolling Out
With the August 21 opening of the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show approaching, this week (August 17-20) brings a密集 wave of new vehicle launches:
| Date | Model | Type | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 | Yijing X9 | Pre-sale | Dongfeng × Huawei Kunpeng, family flagship six-seater |
| Aug 18 | Fangchengbao Titanium 7 Long Range | Launch | Battery expanded to 50kWh, extended EV range |
| Aug 18 | Jetour Shanhai L7 PLUS LiDAR | Launch | From 119,900 RMB, PHEV mid-size SUV |
| Aug 19 | Buick Zhijing L7 EV | Launch | Pre-sale from 194,900 RMB, 702km range |
| Aug 19 | GAC Aion Ray7 | Reveal | All-new model debut |
| Aug 20 | Xiangjie G9 | Launch | Harmony's first rugged luxury SUV |
| Aug 20 | Zhijie RX | Open for orders | Huawei × Chery, electric coupe SUV |
This launch density reflects the fierce competition among automakers to capture the Chengdu Motor Show window.
Xiangjie G9: Harmony's First Rugged Luxury SUV
Xiangjie G9 represents a new species in Harmony Intelligent Mobility's product matrix — the brand's first technology-luxury rugged SUV, debuting Huawei's full-terrain Tuling platform and Xuanwu architecture body.
Core Specifications:
- Dimensions: 5377/2050/1897mm, 3160mm wheelbase, boxy rugged design
- Powertrain: 800V platform + Giant Whale battery, front 160kW + rear 277kW, 437kW combined
- Range: EV version 120kWh ternary lithium, CLTC 728km; EREV version total range over 1366km
- Cabin: Harmony triple-screen system, 2+3 five-seat / 2+2+2 six-seat layouts, zero-gravity seats with fascia-gun massage
- Off-road: Side-hinged tailgate, supports external storage box and tow hook accessories
With a pre-sale price from 439,800 RMB, Xiangjie G9 directly targets traditional luxury off-road competitors.
Zhijie RX: Athletic Expression of Electric Coupe SUV
Co-created by Huawei and Chery, Zhijie RX is a mid-large electric coupe SUV (FUV), featuring design by a former Ferrari designer and chassis tuning by former BMW and Aston Martin teams.
Product Differentiation:
- Athletic Design: 1:2 wheel-to-height ratio, 1.26 width-to-height ratio, low and wide stance, 10 aerodynamic vents
- Cabin Tech: Floating wing cockpit, 16.1-inch center screen + 26-inch HUD, intelligent motion-tracking sport seats
- Power Options: Single motor 277kW / Dual motor 160+277kW
- Range Coverage: 81.1-100.4kWh battery options, 672-852km range
Zhijie RX further completes Harmony Intelligent Mobility's coupe SUV product layout, complementing the AITO M5/M7 lineup.
Yijing X9: Dongfeng-Huawei Family Flagship
Yijing X9 is the first family flagship six-seater SUV jointly created by Dongfeng and Huawei Kunpeng, representing an exploration of the deep collaboration model between traditional OEMs and tech giants.
Family-Oriented Design:
- Space: 5301×2015×1820mm, 3120mm wheelbase, 484L trunk with six passengers, expandable to 1368L with four
- Intelligent Cockpit: Debut HarmonySpace 6, dual 17.2-inch 3.4K screens, HUAWEI XSCENE LCoS laser projection
- Powertrain: 1.5T range-extender, 95kW generator, 51.46kWh battery, 217-229km EV range
- Lighting: 1.83m light strip + HUAWEI IXPIXEL million-pixel intelligent projection headlamps
This Week's Technical Trends Summary:
- 800V high-voltage platforms becoming standard for mid-to-high-end models
- Huawei intelligent cockpit/AD systems deeply empowering multiple new models
- Dual EREV + BEV powertrain routes running parallel
- Large space + intelligence becoming core selling points for family buyers
For overseas buyers following Chinese new vehicles, this密集 launch wave ahead of the Chengdu Motor Show fully demonstrates Chinese automakers' product iteration speed and technical depth. More details available at EX1000.COM.
