The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show is a veritable showcase of new models, demonstrating the vibrant growth of the industry. Chinese domestic brands are experiencing a period of robust growth, increasingly challenging established luxury brands in the million-yuan market segment. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the domestic brand offerings, illustrating the competitive landscape of the current Chinese automotive market.
01 The 2025 Iconiq H570: A Significant Redesign with an Attractive Pre-Sale Price Starting at 109,800 RMB
The 2025 Iconiq H570 represents a substantially upgraded model, boasting a highly competitive price point. The redesign focuses on a comprehensive overhaul of the interior, including:
· A new steering wheel design.
· An upgrade from a rotary shift knob to a traditional gear lever, along with a redesign of the surrounding area.
· Optimized central air vent layout.
· The application of new, high-quality interior materials.
Additionally, the new model introduces two fresh color options: “Sunset Orange” and “Midnight Gray,” significantly enhancing the interior’s perceived quality and freshness.
The H570 EV variant is available for pre-sale at the auto show, with a price range of 109,800 to 129,800 RMB. Notably, the vehicle offers two range options: 510km and a newly added 610km version, the latter equipped with a high-capacity 69.2 kWh battery pack. Coupled with its spacious interior , the H570 presents a compelling proposition within the 100,000 RMB sedan segment.
02 The Best-Looking Domestic Sports Car: Iconiq Z
Positioned as a two-door, four-seat sports car, the Iconiq Z hints at the possibility of a two-seat variant in the future. Its exterior design exudes dynamism, featuring exaggerated front and rear bumpers that enhance aerodynamic performance while creating a powerful visual impact. The unique and highly recognizable front and rear light clusters, combined with a prominent rear spoiler, foreshadow its impressive powertrain. While specific dimensions remain undisclosed, the compact and well-proportioned body reinforces its sports car credentials.
In terms of powertrain, the Iconiq Z is equipped with a 400 kW motor, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 3.2 seconds. Rumors suggest a potential track-focused variant with a sub-2-second 0-100 km/h time. In terms of handling, the Iconiq Z is equally noteworthy, featuring advanced technologies such as:
· Steer-by-wire system.
· Cloud-M intelligent damping system.
· Full-by-wire chassis technology.
· DiSus Four system.
With its sights set on competing with the Porsche 911, the overall performance of the Iconiq Z is highly anticipated.
03 The Best Value Plug-in Hybrid MPV: Maxus G50
The high-end MPV market is becoming increasingly competitive, yet the more affordable, family-oriented MPV segment remains relatively underserved. The newly launched Maxus G50 plug-in hybrid model effectively addresses this market gap. Priced between 139,800 and 149,800 RMB, it features a 1.5-liter plug-in hybrid powertrain, delivering a combined range of 1,405 kilometers and a WLTC fuel consumption (under EV-only mode depletion) of just 5.4 L/100km, balancing long-range capability with fuel efficiency.
04 The Best Value Electric Sedan: Leaper B01
Making its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show, the Leaper B01 stands out as the value leader in its class, thanks to its segment-transcending features and highly competitive price range (100,000 – 150,000 RMB). This model embodies the “Natural Technology Aesthetics” design philosophy, featuring a 17.2-degree fastback silhouette with a drag coefficient as low as 0.197Cd, surpassing even the Tesla Model S. The Leaper B01 offers eight fashionable color options, including “Morgan Pink” and “Midnight Blue.”
The interior boasts an 88% soft-touch material coverage, complemented by a 14.6-inch 2.5K resolution central display powered by a high-performance Snapdragon 8295 chip. The “What You See Is What You Say” intelligent voice interaction system and L2+ level assisted driving functionality, equipped with a LiDAR sensor, ensure a leading level of system fluidity and intelligence within its class.
The Leaper B01 excels in space utilization, with a 2,735mm wheelbase providing a spacious interior and an 86% “liveable space ratio” that is exceptional in its class. The rear seats feature a 28-degree optimal recline angle for enhanced comfort. Furthermore, the 460L trunk capacity, coupled with magic space expansion functionality, readily accommodates the needs of family outings. In terms of a healthy cabin environment, the B01 innovatively employs bamboo charcoal fiber materials that have passed EU infant-level certification and is equipped with a panoramic roof that blocks 99.9% of UV rays, creating a safe and healthy environment. The B01 is expected to go on sale in June, and interested consumers can prepare for their purchase accordingly.
05 The Most Stylistically Transformed Car: The All-New Chery QQ
While retaining the iconic name, the all-new QQ showcases a dramatic design transformation, demonstrating a strong spirit of innovation. Its distinctive exterior styling is highly recognizable and memorable, evoking the classic form of the original QQ model, which achieved near-universal brand recognition (approximately 99%). The all-new QQ features significantly increased dimensions, with a wheelbase of 2,750mm, placing it firmly in the compact car category and providing substantially improved rear-seat space. If priced around the 100,000 RMB mark, its market competitiveness will be considerable.
06 The SUV with the Most Creative Design: Leado L90
Among the show’s offerings, the Leado L90 stands out for its exceptionally innovative front trunk design, which has been playfully dubbed the “fishing seat.” This unique design, a world first, showcases the designer’s extraordinary imagination. The front trunk boasts a 240L capacity with a load opening height of just 600mm, supporting electric opening and closing and adapting to various usage scenarios, such as luggage storage or a “scenic sofa” for camping. Combined with its 5,145mm length and 3,110mm wheelbase, the Leado L90 achieves “6-passenger + 10-suitcase” space freedom.
07 Domestic Million-Yuan Luxury Cars: Iconiq 009 & U8L
Finally, let us focus on two million-yuan luxury SUVs: the Iconiq 009 and the U8L. It was once difficult to imagine domestic automotive brands competing in the million-yuan market. However, this scenario is now a reality, a truly exciting development that underscores the significant progress and development of China’s automotive manufacturing industry.
Specifically, the Iconiq 009 boasts a spacious and comfortable interior, thanks to its substantial dimensions: 5,239mm in length, 2,029mm in width, 1,819mm in height, and a lengthy 3,169mm wheelbase. It features a full-stack 900V high-voltage architecture and a “Super Hybrid” system, combining a 2.0T engine with front and rear dual motors, achieving a sub-3-second 0-100 km/h acceleration across the range. The model offers a 380km electric range and supports 9-minute fast charging (20%-80%). In terms of intelligence, the Iconiq 009 is equipped with five LiDAR sensors and dual Thor chips (with a combined computing power of up to 1,400 TOPS), enabling L3-level intelligent driving assistance. Furthermore, the inclusion of an air suspension, 48V active anti-roll bars, and oversized rear doors enhances the vehicle’s luxurious feel and ride experience. The expected price of the “Glow” edition will exceed one million yuan, with a planned launch in the third quarter.
As a luxury SUV, the U8L stretches to a length of 5,400mm and boasts a generous 3,250mm wheelbase, providing ample space for a three-row, six-seat layout. Externally, the two-tone body color scheme of “Ebony Black” and “Sunset Gold,” combined with a 24K gold “Jiaguwen” emblem and 23-inch eight-spoke wheels, creates a rich, Eastern luxury ambiance. The U8L is powered by the DiSus Four four-motor system, delivering a maximum power of 880 kW and a peak torque of 1,280 Nm, resulting in a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 3.6 seconds. It also features extreme safety functions such as emergency floating and tire blowout stability control. Additionally, the new vehicle is equipped with a three-LiDAR intelligent driving system, supporting L3-level city and highway navigation. This new model is expected to be launched in the second half of the year.
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