Außer dem Xiaomi YU7, das überall im Netz die Runde macht, gibt es in letzter Zeit noch was Neues im Automobilmarkt?

[Editor's Note] Baidu Youjia's original column, "Weekly Auto News Review", closely follows the dynamics of the automotive circle, sorts out the key new car information at home and abroad in a week, covering the new models of new energy and traditional fuel vehicles. At the same time, it gathers industry hotspots and presents the latest trends and developments in the automotive circle. Whether you are a consumer, a car enthusiast, or an automotive industry practitioner, there are important events in the automotive industry here that you can't miss.

01 Popular New Cars

Xiaomi YU7 Launched

Highlight: Entry - level model has a range of over 800 km

On June 26, Xiaomi finally officially announced the prices of the YU7. The new car comes in 3 configurations, namely the long - range rear - wheel drive version, the long - range four - wheel drive Pro version, and the long - range high - performance four - wheel drive Max version, with a price range of 253,500 - 329,900 yuan. As Xiaomi's first SUV, the new car has been upgraded in both design and configuration. The whole series is standard with an 800V silicon carbide platform and lidar, etc.

Different from our inherent perception, the entry - level model of the Xiaomi YU7 with the lowest guide price actually has the longest range in the whole series. As the price increases and the number and power of motors increase, the 0 - 100 km/h acceleration time becomes shorter and shorter, even reaching the 3 - second level. However, the CLTC range decreases slightly. Even the top - of - the - line Max version, with a range of 760 km, is among the best in the pure - electric vehicle segment.

The debut of the YU7 is undoubtedly an important part of Xiaomi's "three cars in two years" plan. It shoulders the heavy responsibility of expanding Xiaomi's automotive business from the coupe market to the SUV market, where the competition will be more intense. But for now, the YU7 has been a success. It has become a phenomenon - level product even before delivery. The 200,000 large - scale pre - orders in 3 minutes are enough to leave a glorious mark in the history of the Chinese automotive industry.

VOYAH FREE+ Pre - sale

Highlight: Huawei "Full Package"

On June 24, the VOYAH FREE+ started its pre - sale, with a pre - sale price starting from 229,900 yuan. As a facelifted version of the FREE, the new car is positioned as a mid - to - large - sized SUV and is equipped with Huawei's Kunlun ADS4 driving assistance system and Hongmeng Cockpit 5.0. The cloud - based voice training engine supports multi - intention in one sentence, continuous dialogue, and voice zone locking. The voice assistant "Xiaoyi" can learn user habits and optimize the interaction experience.

In terms of power, it continues to be equipped with an extended - range system composed of a 1.5T range extender and an electric motor, and is available in two - wheel drive and four - wheel drive versions. Among them, the maximum power of the range extender is 95 kilowatts. The maximum power of the two - wheel drive version's motor is 215 kilowatts, and that of the four - wheel drive version is 350 kilowatts. In terms of the battery, the new car is equipped with a 43.2 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack. For different models, the pure - electric range of the two - wheel drive model is 235/225 km, and that of the four - wheel drive model is 196/190 km.

According to the latest data, within 1 hour of the pre - sale of the VOYAH FREE+, the small - scale pre - orders exceeded 5,000 units, which is already close to the result of the AITO M8's 7,500 small - scale pre - orders in 1 hour in March. For reference, the AITO M8's delivery volume in May exceeded 12,000 units. As long as the final launch price and benefits of the VOYAH FREE+ meet market expectations, it may stabilize a monthly sales volume of several thousand units and become VOYAH's second blockbuster model.

Chery Fengyun A9L Pre - sale

Highlight: "Affordable Version" of Maybach

On June 26, Chery's flagship model, the Fengyun A9L, officially started its pre - sale. The new car offers 4 products for users to choose from according to the difference in the number of seats and configuration levels, with a pre - sale price range of 159,900 - 229,900 yuan. As a mid - to - large - sized sedan, the Fengyun A9L has a high level in terms of chassis suspension, battery capacity, and technological configuration.

The vehicle has a common 5 - seat layout and a more fully - equipped 4 - seat design (to be launched later). In the 4 - seat version, the center console runs through the front and rear. Rear passengers have a seat control panel. The rear seats support ventilation/heating/massage, and there is an embedded cooling and heating box in the original backrest position in the middle. The suspension uses a front aluminum double wishbone and a rear five - link structure, and is equipped with a CDC electromagnetic shock absorber, a digital chassis, and a preview system.

Currently, the sedan models in Chery's Fengyun series on sale are the Fengyun A8 and A8L, both of which are compact - class models. The Fengyun A9L is positioned as a mid - to - large - sized sedan. Its main competitors in the future include models such as the Geely Galaxy Xingyao 8 and the BYD Han. In comparison, the Fengyun A9L has an advantage in wheelbase, and the 4 - seat model can meet the needs of niche high - end users. Whether it can compete for market share depends on the final launch price.

New ORA Good Cat Launched

Highlight: Rear logo changed to "GWM"

On June 27, the new pure - electric small sedan under Great Wall's ORA brand, the new ORA Good Cat and the Good Cat GT version, were officially launched. The former comes in 3 models, with a price range of 83,800 - 103,800 yuan, and a limited - time replacement price of 79,800 - 99,800 yuan. The latter comes in 2 models, with prices of 96,800 and 106,800 yuan respectively, and limited - time replacement prices of 92,800 and 102,800 yuan.

The biggest change in the new car lies in the front - end styling. Compared with the current round design, the new one looks more stylish and offers four paint colors. In addition, the rear logo has been changed to "GWM" to highlight its main brand. Some models have reduced features such as the sensor - controlled trunk, built - in dash cam, and fatigue driving reminder. However, the tire size, the size of the instrument panel + central control screen have been further increased, and the intelligent car - machine functions have been further enriched. The configuration has both increases and decreases.

In the domestic pure - electric small - car market, the ORA Good Cat stands out with its retro and cute styling. But as competitors keep launching new models, the Good Cat's market position has gradually weakened. However, with the arrival of the new car, in addition to a more refined appearance, the configuration and price have also been adjusted and optimized to adapt to the fierce competition. Although the new model has reduced some configurations, the lower price is believed to attract many consumers.

Volvo XC60 Launched

Highlight: Car - machine system upgraded

On June 26, the new Volvo XC60 was officially launched. Among them, the plug - in hybrid version comes in 3 configurations, with an official guide price range of 523,900 - 603,900 yuan, and a limited - time reference preferential price range of 354,900 - 434,900 yuan. The fuel - powered version comes in 5 configurations, with a price range of 396,900 - 474,900 yuan, and a limited - time reference preferential price range of 254,900 - 324,900 yuan. The plug - in hybrid version has a CLTC pure - electric range of 90 km, and the top - of - the - line model is also equipped with a 4C adaptive air suspension chassis.

Two new paint colors, Songhu Green and Senberry Red, have been added to the exterior. The interior features a new floating central control screen, and the car - machine chip has been upgraded to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155, with a faster response speed. At the same time, the UI interface has been upgraded to a new style, with clear information hierarchy. The intelligent voice assistant "Xiaowo" supports always - on voice activation for the driver's seat, "visible - speakable" function, and integrates a large AI model.

The arrival of the new Volvo XC60 has optimized many problems that users previously complained about. For example, the in - car noise was obvious, and this time it has been optimized through three NVH upgrades. Secondly, the car - machine system and voice control have also been improved, bringing a better experience for subsequent use. Its main competitors include models such as the Audi Q5L and the Cadillac XT5. In comparison, the Volvo XC60 is the only product that offers a plug - in hybrid version, which is more suitable for family use.

02 Industry Events

Xiaomi's Stock Price Breaks Through HK$60

Highlight: Opened with an 8% jump

At the Xiaomi YU7 launch event on June 26, the new car became a "phenomenon - level" product as soon as it was launched. Xiaomi Auto's official Weibo said that within 3 minutes, the large - scale pre - orders for the Xiaomi YU7 exceeded 200,000 units, and within 1 hour, it exceeded 289,000 units. 18 hours after the sale started, the locked - in order volume of the Xiaomi YU7 exceeded 240,000 units. Xiaomi Corporation - W (code 1810.HK) opened higher on June 27. The company's stock price broke through the HK$60 mark (approximately RMB 54.8 at the current exchange rate) for the first time, reaching HK$61.45 (approximately RMB 56.1 at the current exchange rate), hitting a record high.

Citi said that the order volume of the YU7 has exceeded the expectations of most buyers, which has a positive impact on Xiaomi's stock price. Analysts such as Kyna Wong said in a report that the orders for the YU7 are conducive to achieving Citi's goal of Xiaomi's 400,000 electric vehicle shipments this year. Further plans to expand electric vehicle production capacity may boost investors' confidence.