MIIT Publicizes 413th Batch of New Vehicle Filings, Total Applications Down from Previous Batch

The latest batch of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's 413th new vehicle declaration catalog has been officially published. Compared with the previous batch, the total number of new vehicle declarations in this publication has declined, and the vast majority of new energy models are annual facelifts and configuration-upgraded versions of existing models. Previously, the full-process development cycle for some new energy models was compressed to within 18 months. Since 2026, the volume of vehicle-related complaints on the market side has continued to rise, and heads of multiple automakers have publicly stated that complete testing and validation processes must be implemented. A new vehicle validation regulation jointly issued by four departments specifies three standards: a 30,000-kilometer reliability test must be completed, no less than one year of environmental adaptability validation, and extreme-condition testing covering "two winters and one summer." Minor facelifts and configuration-addition models do not need to go through the full validation process again and can be submitted for declaration normally, while newly developed models must complete all mandatory validation steps. The specific models published in this batch include: the redesigned BMW 3 Series long-wheelbase version, a version exclusive to the Chinese market with an extended body, expected to be launched in 2027; the Changan Lincoln all-new Aviator plug-in hybrid version, equipped with a 1.5T plug-in hybrid powertrain, a roof-mounted lidar, and an intelligent driving system using a local supplier's solution; the Buick Zhijing GS fastback sedan, offering two plug-in hybrid powertrain options and a version with lidar; the Denza N9, adding a new pure electric version; and Roewe, which has declared two all-new models, among which the Jiayue 06 is positioned as a mid-size SUV covering both pure electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, while the Jiayue X7 adds a new hybrid version. The above models will be gradually launched on the market from the fourth quarter of 2026 to early 2027.