2025 will undoubtedly be a big year for new products. Some vehicle launches are aimed at completing product lines, some at entering the extended-range sector, and others at achieving high-low market positioning. Today, let's review ten SUV models.
Audi Q5L
Launch time: Second half of 2025
Wheelbase: 2907mm (current model)
The all-new Audi Q5L will debut in the second half of 2025, built on the PPC platform. It features a new family-style exterior design with a large grille incorporating macro mesh elements, complemented by a three-section air intake for an expressive and more dynamic overall appearance.
The vehicle features an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, 14.5-inch MMI touchscreen display, and an optional 10.9-inch passenger entertainment screen. The technological features and intelligent configurations show significant improvements over the current model, including 15W wireless phone charging and 16 speakers with active noise cancellation, enhancing the overall user experience.
It's equipped with the fifth-generation EA888 Evo5 engine with a 48V mild-hybrid Plus system and a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The Q5 Sportback version will also be introduced to the Chinese market, featuring a more striking appearance and equipped with the new EA839 Evo 3.0T/V6 engine, delivering peak torque of 550Nm, featuring quattro all-wheel drive and the 48V mild-hybrid system.
Qiyuan C798 (Q07)
Launch time: First half of 2025
Wheelbase: 2905mm
Entering 2025, information about this new vehicle has been gradually released. We now know that the product codenamed Qiyuan C798 has been officially named Qiyuan Q07 and will debut in the first half of 2025.
Built on the SDA platform architecture, it will feature the Smart New Blue Whale 3.0 power system, offering both extended-range and pure electric versions. With a 1.5T engine, it achieves 215km pure electric range and over 1400km combined range. Advanced driving assistance won't be missing, equipped with LiDAR, featuring Changan's intelligent driving system, multi-modal end-to-end Tianshu AI large model, and central ring network architecture, enabling full highway NOA and city end-to-end NOA.
M8
Launch time: First quarter of 2025
Wheelbase: 3m+
As the M8's launch date approaches, more spy photos of actual vehicles are being revealed, showing high market anticipation for this product. Like the Xiaomi YU7, it's destined for promising sales even before launch.
Positioned as a large SUV, it exceeds 5 meters in length with a wheelbase over 3 meters to accommodate a 2+2+2 seating layout. It fills the market gap between the M7 and M9, including their price range. The M8 likely has significant pricing flexibility, ranging from 310,000 to 460,000 yuan, directly competing with the Li Auto L7 and L8.
Xiaopeng G01
Launch time: Second half of 2025
Wheelbase: 3m+
Developed from the G9 prototype, codenamed G01, this model's most anticipated feature is its extended-range identity, marking Xiaopeng's first entry into the extended-range power market, demonstrating the current strong market demand for extended-range products.
The new vehicle is positioned as a large C+ segment SUV, measuring 5100*2000*1750mm with a wheelbase over 3 meters and 6-seat layout, expected to launch in Q4 2025. Available in both extended-range and pure electric versions, it's expected to use a Dong'an engine, with the extended-range version achieving over 400km pure electric range and over 1400km combined range, leading in its class. The pure electric version will feature full 800V architecture and 5C super-charging technology.
Changan Deepal S09
Launch time: First half of 2025
Wheelbase: 3105mm
Positioned as a large SUV, measuring 5205*1996*1800mm with a 3105mm wheelbase and 2+2+2 layout, it's similar in size to the Li Auto L9, particularly in wheelbase. The S09 will feature a 1.5T range extender with single or dual motor options, maximum range extender power of 110kW, single motor power of 231kW, and dual motor all-wheel drive version with combined motor power of 362kW, equipped with a 40.18kWh battery pack, offering pure electric range options of 170/180km.
Tengshi N9
Launch time: First quarter of 2025
Wheelbase: 3125mm
At the beginning of the year, Tengshi announced that the N9 would launch in the first quarter. Positioned as a flagship large SUV, measuring 5258*2030*1830mm with a 3125mm wheelbase, it offers a 2+2+2 layout with rear LCD screens and small tables, plus three large front screens. The flagship model features advanced driving assistance with LiDAR, dual wireless charging, and a dual-layer refrigerator design.
Li Auto M8/M9
Launch time: 2025
Wheelbase: 3m+
These pure electric SUVs are planned for 2025 launch. The M8 is positioned as a large SUV while the M9 targets the full-size segment, both offering 6-seat layouts with three rows to meet family travel needs and space comfort. Both models will likely have wheelbases exceeding 3 meters, with the M9 potentially exceeding 3.1 meters.
Xiaomi YU7
Launch time: June/July 2025
Wheelbase: 3m
Recently, the Xiaomi YU7 was spotted during road testing, showing a version notably different from previous ones - likely the entry-level standard version, with the roof missing the LiDAR, possibly adopting a pure vision solution. This suggests potential cost reduction affecting the YU7's starting price.
Weiwai Flagship SUV
Launch time: 2025
Wheelbase: 3m+
This new flagship SUV is built on the Blue Mountain platform, with spy photos revealing many details. Overall dimensions are larger than the Blue Mountain, likely reaching full-size SUV category, with traditional SUV styling cues, strong presence, and dignified appearance.
Galaxy Starship 9
Launch time: 2025
Wheelbase: 3m
From Galaxy E5 to Starship 7 and Star Wish, Geely Galaxy has finally found its suitable path with notably improved sales. The flagship SUV Starship 9 will launch in the second half of 2025, targeting competition with Li Auto L9 but likely competing with L8 and L7. Length of 5.2 meters, wheelbase over 3 meters, width of 2 meters, delivering superior three-row space performance. It may be equipped with a 2.0T engine with 3DHT and possibly three motors, referencing Lynk & Co 09 EM-P's powertrain solution.
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