Xiaomi SU7 Mid-Cycle Refresh Opens for Reservations; Zeekr 8X, NIO ES9, and More New Models Unveiled

On January 7, Xiaomi Auto unveiled the pre-sale price for its mid-cycle refreshed SU7, starting at RMB 229,900, and opened small deposits for reservations. The updated model retains the current design while featuring refined details such as new wheel designs, a blue exterior paint option, and a black interior. All variants come standard with LiDAR, nine airbags, and an 800V electrical architecture, offering a maximum CLTC range of up to 902 kilometers. On the same day, Zeekr released official images of its new mid-to-large SUV, the 8X, built on the SEA-H (Haohan) hybrid electric architecture. Expected to start at around RMB 400,000, it will be powered by a 2.0T plug-in hybrid system paired with ternary lithium batteries. On January 8, NIO’s all-new flagship SUV, the ES9, appeared in the MIIT vehicle catalog. Positioned as an executive-class SUV, it measures over 5.3 meters in length and features dual-motor all-wheel drive and battery-swapping capability. Additionally, the 2026 Xpeng P7+ has launched, debuting with both pure electric and extended-range electric powertrains—the latter delivering a combined range of 1,550 kilometers.