Zhijie Auto Sets 2030 Target of 1 Million Sales, to Launch Large SUV and Major Updates to S7/R7 This Year

On January 13, Zhao Changjiang, former senior executive at Denza, officially assumed the roles of Executive Director and Executive Vice President at Zhijie Auto. He stated that Zhijie will focus on its positioning as an "Intelligent Pioneer," integrating Huawei's intelligent technologies with Chery's manufacturing capabilities to establish itself as the most pioneering brand within Huawei's Harmony Intelligent Mobility ecosystem. In 2025, Zhijie plans to launch a large SUV and a flagship MPV, the Zhijie V9, while also introducing major updates to its current models, the S7 and R7, all upgraded with Huawei's ADS 4.0 intelligent driving system. These vehicles will be launched simultaneously worldwide, with the right-hand-drive version of the V9 scheduled for release in the second half of 2026. Zhao Changjiang emphasized that 2026 will be a foundational year, with the goal of achieving annual sales of one million units by 2030 and expanding Zhijie globally.