Week 34 of August brings a dense wave of new products: BYD's all-new Seagull interior exposed with significant size increase, Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible unveiled, and Harmony Intelligent Mobility's G9, RX, and X9 models debut simultaneously.
BYD All-New Seagull: From Commuter Car to Smart Hot Hatch
BYD's most affordable EV, the Seagull, receives a complete overhaul. Spy shots reveal a redesigned cabin with a tilted center console, larger floating touchscreen, and the removal of the standalone digital instrument panel.
Key upgrades at a glance:
| Spec | Current Seagull | All-New Seagull |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3780mm | 4205mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500mm | 2650mm |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Motor Power | 55kW | 95kW |
| Top Speed | 130km/h | 150km/h |
| LiDAR | No | Optional |
Dimensions jump significantly: length up 425mm, wheelbase extended by 150mm, width increased by 95mm. The rear-mounted permanent magnet motor jumps from 55kW to 95kW, paired with FinDreams LFP batteries in 29.99kWh and 39.23kWh capacities, delivering 320km and 420km CLTC range respectively.
Most notably, high trims offer optional LiDAR with Tianyanzhi B advanced driving system, supporting urban navigation assist. This marks the first time LiDAR appears in the 70,000 yuan class, signaling rapid democratization of advanced driving.
Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible: Ultimate Open-Top Muscle
Ford released official images of the Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible, powered by a 5.2T V8 engine—positioned as the brand's most powerful convertible Mustang ever.
Highlights:
- 5.2T V8 supercharged powertrain
- Convertible body emphasizing road and daily driving
- Perfect fusion of muscle car DNA and open-top freedom
- More touring-oriented than the hardtop variant
The 5.2T V8's exhaust note combined with the open-air convertible experience offers a unique sensory experience. Pricing, acceleration figures, and production plans remain unannounced, but the performance positioning is crystal clear.
Harmony Intelligent Mobility Trio: G9, RX, and X9
Week 34 (August 17-20) previews show multiple heavyweight models from Harmony Intelligent Mobility debuting simultaneously.
Xiangjie G9: Harmony's first rugged SUV, officially launched August 20. Starting at 439,800 yuan, 3,160mm wheelbase, full ADS 5, EREV version exceeds 1,300km combined range.
Zhijie RX: Coupe SUV styling, pre-sales opened August 20. Features 896-line LiDAR and Huawei ADS 5, dual-chamber air suspension, dimensions 5020×2007×1585mm, 3,000mm wheelbase.
Yijing X9: Positioned as "second-generation family flagship" six-seat SUV, full Huawei ADS 5 and HarmonySpace 6 cockpit, first production unit rolled off the line in early August.
These three models cover rugged SUV, coupe SUV, and family flagship segments, demonstrating rapid product matrix expansion. As of August 16, Harmony Intelligent Mobility's cumulative deliveries surpassed 1.5 million units, setting a record for fastest achievement among Chinese new forces.
From 70,000 yuan smart commuters to 400,000+ yuan luxury SUVs, China's NEV market offers unprecedented product diversity. EX1000.COM recommends Central Asian and Russian buyers track these models as they enter export channels.
