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September is packed with new vehicle launches. On September 17 alone, models hitting the market include the AITO M7, Geely Galaxy M9, Roewe M7 DMH, Chery Fengyun X3L, the new Deepal

S07, and the new Denza N9. With more than eight major new models still in the pipeline, let’s explore which one could be your ideal family vehicle.

1. GAC Trumpchi Aspire S9

The GAC Trumpchi Aspire S9 launches on September 19 with a pre-sale price range of ¥259,900–289,900. Positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, its dimensions rival those of the Li Auto L8, offering both 5-seat and 6-seat configurations. This model is a collaboration between GAC Trumpchi and Huawei, featuring Huawei’s ADS 4 Max system and HarmonyOS cockpit. Power comes from a 1.5T engine paired with dual electric motors, supported by a CATL 44.5 kWh ternary lithium battery pack, delivering a CLTC pure electric range of 252 kilometers.

2. NIO ES8

The all-new NIO ES8 (specifications | inquiry) will launch on September 20 with a pre-sale price range of ¥416,800–¥456,800, or ¥308,800–¥348,800 with battery leasing. The vehicle has been further enlarged, measuring 5,280 mm in length with a 3,130 mm wheelbase, and offers 6-seat and 7-seat configurations. The new model will feature three LiDAR units, three zero-gravity seats, a 230-liter front trunk, rear fold-down tables, rear overhead screens, and an 8.8-liter in-car refrigerator. Power comes from dual front and rear motors delivering a combined 520 kW, achieving 0–100 km/h acceleration in 3.97 seconds with a CLTC range of 635 km. Built on a 900V high-voltage architecture, it also features air suspension and CDC dampers with external valves.

3. Shangjie H5

The Shangjie H5 will launch on September 23 with a pre-sale price range of ¥169,800–209,800. Pre-orders have already surpassed 100,000 units. Positioned as a midsize SUV, it features a 2,840 mm wheelbase, a five-seat layout, and a 124-liter front trunk. It will be equipped with either the Huawei ADS Basic or ADS 4 intelligent driving system (featuring Huawei’s 192-line LiDAR) and the HarmonyOS cockpit. Power options include a 1.5L range extender for the extended-range version, delivering a CLTC pure electric range of 235 km, while the pure electric version features an 80 kWh battery with a range of 525–655 km.

4. AITO M7

The all-new AITO M7 will launch on September 23 with a starting pre-sale price of ¥288,000. Pre-orders have already exceeded 190,000 units. The vehicle features increased dimensions at 5,080 mm in length and a 3,030 mm wheelbase, positioning it as a mid-to-large SUV. Interior configurations include 5-seat and 6-seat layouts. All models come standard with Huawei Qiankun ADS 4, while the Pro+ variant will debut cabin-mounted LiDAR sensors. Powertrain options include a range-extended version with a 1.5T engine paired with dual motors (rear-wheel-drive models are not included in this presale). The pure electric rear-wheel-drive variant delivers a maximum power output of 227 kW, while the all-wheel-drive version combines 160 kW and 227 kW. All models are equipped with CATL batteries.

5. Li Auto i6

The Li Auto i6 will launch on September 26 with an expected price of around ¥250,000. Positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, it features a 5-seat interior layout. Building on the experience of the Li Auto i8, the i6 will streamline its SKUs, with final configurations subject to production models. According to previous reports, the new model will offer both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions. The AWD variant features dual motors with a combined output of 250 kW, utilizing an 800V high-voltage system. It is equipped with an 87.3 kWh next-generation 5C lithium iron phosphate battery, delivering a pure electric range of 660–720 kilometers.

6. Mazda EZ-60

The Mazda EZ-60 will launch on September 26 with an estimated price of around ¥150,000. Pre-orders have already surpassed 38,000 units. Positioned as a midsize SUV, it shares its platform with the Changan Deep Blue S07. Standard features include nine airbags, Level 2 driving assistance, continuously variable damping suspension, a naked-eye 3D HUD, a 4 nm smart cockpit chip, and a 23-speaker audio system. Power comes from a 1.5L range-extended system, with a pure-electric variant also available—similar to the Mazda EZ-6.

7. Volvo XC70

The Volvo XC70 will launch on September 26 with a pre-sale price range of ¥299,900–329,900. Positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, it measures 4,815 mm in length with a 2,895 mm wheelbase. The model adopts a 5-seat layout. Key features include intelligent parking, NPA intelligent piloting, AR-HUD, an AI large model, always-on voice recognition, four-zone voice recognition, 23 speakers, and active noise cancellation. Power comes from a 1.5T engine paired with an electric motor. It uses an electric AWD system and delivers a CLTC pure electric range of 200 kilometers.

8. Zeekr 9X

The Zeekr 9X will launch on September 29 with a pre-sale price range of ¥479,900–569,900. Orders reached 1,000 units within the first hour of pre-sales.

The Zeekr 9X will officially launch on September 29 with a pre-sale price of ¥479,900–569,900. Within the first hour of pre-sales, it received 42,667 orders. Positioned as a large SUV, the new model features a 6-seat layout.

In terms of configuration, it will be equipped with the Qianli Haohan H9 system, the industry’s first five-LiDAR solution, two Thor intelligent driving chips, a 900V high-voltage platform, and a closed dual-chamber air suspension with dual-valve CCD electromagnetic damping.

For power, the 9X adopts a 2.0T engine paired with front and rear dual motors, along with a 70 kWh 6C battery, delivering a CLTC pure electric range of up to 380 kilometers.