China new models October 2025: Hyundai EO, Volvo XC70 and Jetour Zhongheng G700 land

Jetour Zhongheng G700

Now that October wholesales data has been covered, let’s focus on the latest launches on the Chinese market. This month we have 10 models appearing in the charts, and for once there are two foreigners. To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you consult our Exclusive Guide to all 188 active Chinese Brands.

1. Volvo X70 PHEV (2,757 sales)

Unlike many foreign carmakers, Volvo has managed to contain its losses so far in 2025 with sales down -3.2% to 106,179 over the first 10 months of the year. The XC70 PHEV logically slots between the XC60 and XC90 in the Swedish manufacturer’s lineup and it is planned for export to 70 markets. It is a midsize SUV at 4,815 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,650 mm in high, with a 2,895 mm wheelbase, built on the new SMA super hybrid architecture. Design-wise, it reflects Volvo’s Scandinavian styling with a closed-off front grille, adaptive “Thor’s Hammer” LED headlights, and vertical tail lamps. The SUV offers two battery options: a 21.2 kWh pack providing 116 km of CLTC electric range, and a larger 39.6 kWh pack delivering 212 km, while its combined hybrid range exceeds 1,200 km.

Under the hood, the XC70 uses a 1.5 litre turbo hybrid-dedicated engine paired with three electric motors and a 3-speed DHT transmission, producing up to 340 kW in the higher-spec version. It accelerates from 0–100 km/h in just 5.28 seconds, supports fast charging (0–80% in about 23 minutes), and even has a 6 kW external power output for “camping-style” use. The interior features a minimalist layout with a 15.4-inch central touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a large AR head-up display, and a 23-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. Volvo has decided to strike hard with its pricing of the XC70. The normal price ranges from 416,900 to 496,900 yuan (50,600-60,300€ or US$58,600-69,900) but limited-time promotional prices go from just 269,900 to 349,900 yuan (32,700-42,400€ or US$38,000-49,200). This puts the XC70 against the likes of the AITO M7 (249,800-379,800 yuan). As for sales potential, the smaller XC60 stands at 5,340 sales in October, and initial success of the XC70 is linked to its promotional price, but should stabilise around the same level to be called a success.

Bar for success: 3,000 monthly sales

2. M-hero M817 (1,440 sales)

Originally a sub-brand of Dongfeng producing military vehicles based on the U.S. Hummer, M-Hero became a stand-alone brand in August 2022. Even then, it only appears now in the Chinese wholesales charts. The M817 is large, off-road plug-in hybrid SUV at 5,100 mm long, 1,998 mm wide, with either a 1,899 mm high. Its wheelbase is 3,005 mm long. It was developed in partnership with Huawei, integrating Huawei’s full-stack intelligent solutions including the Qiankun ADS 4 advanced driver-assistance system, HarmonyOS Cockpit 5, and the “Tianyuan” vehicle architecture.

In terms of design and performance, the M817 features a rugged “Toughness Aesthetics 2.0” styling with optional off-road or city bumper configurations. Its powertrain combines a 1.5L petrol engine with dual electric motors, delivering up to 687 hp and 848 Nm of torque, enabling 0–100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds. The SUV comes with two suspension options (air-spring with rear-wheel steering, or coil-spring), 6 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) external power output, and a battery enabling 140 km of pure-electric range and a combined range up to 1,300 km on hybrid mode.  The M817 is priced from 319,900 to 369,900 yuan (38,800-44,900€ or US$45,000-52,000) and will fight with such competitors as the Jetour Zhongheng G700 (329,900-422,900 yuan), Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8 (379,800-423,800 yuan) and Tank 500 New Energy (335,000-375,000 yuan).

Bar for success: 2,500 monthly units

3. Jetour Zhongheng G700 (957 sales)

The Jetour Zongheng G700 is a rugged, off-road plug-in hybrid SUV. It is 5,198 mm long, 2,050 mm wide and 1,956 mm high with a wheelbase of 2870 mm. It is the brand’s new flagship. Built on a boxy “armor-starship” design, it weighs around 3 tonnes, has a towing capacity of 2.5 tonnes, and is offered in either 5- or 6-seat layouts. A standout feature is the inclusion of an external oxygen generator that can produce up to 3 L/min, reportedly for high-altitude or demanding environments. In October, the G700 became the first SUV to cross the Yangtze River (1.2 km wide) thanks to its 800V high-voltage silicon carbide high-speed propulsion system.

Under the hood, the G700 uses Chery’s Kunpeng CDM-O hybrid system, combining a 2.0 T petrol engine with dual electric motors and a two-speed DHT gearbox. The combined system output is 665 kW (892 hp) and 1,135 Nm of torque, giving it a 0–100 km/h time of about 4.6 seconds. It carries a 31.4 kWh LFP battery (provided by CATL) that delivers 150 km of pure-electric range, and when paired with its 100-litre fuel tank, it reaches a claimed 1,400 km total range. The G700 also supports fast charging (20-80% in 10 minutes), and comes with a 14+X all-terrain driving mode system. Priced from 329,900 to 422,900 yuan (40,000-51,300€ or US$46,400-59,500), the G700 will compete with the likes of the Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8 (379,800-423,800 yuan), Tank 500 PHEV (335,000-375,000 yuan) and M-Hero M817 (319,900-369,900 yuan).

Bar for success: 3,500 monthly sales

4. Leapmotor Lafa 5 (722 sales)

The Lafa 5 is a compact electric hatchback which was originally unveiled at the Munich Auto Show last September. It will be called B05 internationally for a 2026 launch. It is 4,430 mm long, 1,880 mm wide, 1,520 mm high with a wheelbase of 2,735 mm. On the specs side, the Lafa 5 features a rear-motor setup with either 132 kW or 160 kW output, giving a top speed of up to 170 km/h for the more powerful version. It offers two battery options: a 56.2 kWh pack for 515 km CLTC range, and a 67.1 kWh pack for 605 km CLTC range.

The higher trims come with a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and a Qualcomm 8650 chip (200 TOPS), enabling more advanced driver-assistance capabilities. The car’s interior includes an 8.8-inch digital cluster, a 14.6-inch 2.5K touchscreen running Leapmotor OS 4.0 Plus, dual AI assistants, a panoramic roof, and ambient lighting. Leapmotor has had a tremendous year of sales in China, breaking its monthly volume record for the past 6 consecutive months to bring it to 63,724 in October (#8 overall). It is priced from 105,800 to 131,800 yuan (12,800-16,000€ or US$14,900-18,500) and competitors are hard to find in this segment, sitting between a MG 4 (68,800-102,800 yuan) and a BYD Seal 06 GT (136,800-186,800 yuan). The format of the Lafa 5 is more adapted to the European market so success at home is not guaranteed.

Bar for success: 5,000 monthly sales

5. Deepal L06 (608 sales)

Deepal is a New Energy brand by Changan launched in April 2022. It has amassed over 200,000 sales in the first 10 months of 2025, up 67.1% year-on-year. The L06 sedan is the marque’s 7th model. It features LiDAR as standard on all versions, and offers both pure-electric (EV) and extended-range (EREV) powertrains. The design is notable for its “blooming petal” headlight cluster inspired by ice crystals, door-mounted mirrors, a ducktail spoiler, and a full-width rear light bar. The L06 is 4,830mm long, 1,905 mm wide and 1,480 high with a 2,900 mm wheelbase. Inside, the L06 has a T-shaped dashboard dominated by a large central screen and a 50-inch augmented-reality head-up display.

But the standout feature is its world-first 3-nanometre automotive-grade cockpit chip, made on the same process as Apple’s A18, which boosts compute power and efficiency for in-car systems. On the powertrain side, the EV version delivers 200 kW (268 hp) and comes with either a 56.12 kWh battery (560 km CLTC) or a 68.82 kWh pack (670 km). The EREV model combines a 1.5 L range-extender (72 kW) with a 175 kW motor, supported by a 28.39 kWh battery, allowing for around 180 km of pure electric driving. The L06 is cheap, priced from 139,900 to 161,900 yuan (17,000-19,600€ or US$19,700-22,800) and competes with such vehicles as the Nevo A06 (109,900-149.900 yuan, also from Changan) and the Xpeng Mona M03 (119,800-139,800 yuan). Deepal’s sedans have been markedly less successful than its SUVs, so we have limited ambitions for the L06.

Bar for success: 4,000 monthly sales 

6. Hyundai EO (109 sales)

At last, Hyundai launches a new locally produced EV: the EO compact SUV. It is built on Hyundai’s E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform). In terms of design and features, the EO has modern styling with daytime-running lights inspired by “lucky crystals” that subtly incorporate the number “8.” It measures 4,615 mm long, 1,875 mm wide, and either 1,675 mm or 1,698 mm tall, with a 2,750 mm wheelbase. Inside, the cabin features a tiered centre console, a remote head-up display instead of a traditional instrument cluster, and an ultra-wide 27-inch, dual-linked 4 K screen for infotainment and passenger display. Premium touches include a Bose sound system, panoramic sunroof, acoustic glass, electric tailgate, and multiple driving modes.

Under the skin, the EO comes with single-motor (160 kW, FWD) or dual-motor (233 kW, AWD) options. Battery choices include a 64.2 kWh LFP pack for about 540 km or a larger 88.1 kWh pack that supports up to 722 km CLTC range. Fast charging is supported, with recharging from 30% to 80% in around 27 minutes for the larger pack. This launch marks a key move by Beijing Hyundai (a JV between Hyundai and BAIC) in its EV strategy under the “In China, For China” plan, with ambitions to roll out more electric vehicles in the coming years. The EO is priced tightly from 119,800 to 184,800 yuan (14,500-22,400€ or US$16,800-26,000). It will compete with the likes of the Toyota bZ3X (109,800-159,800 yuan), Kia EV5 (149,800-255,800 yuan), Arcfox Alpha T5 (113,800-158,800 yuan) and Mazda EZ-60 (119,900-160,900 yuan). Given the bZ3X has just reached 10,000 units, we have high hopes for the EO in terms of potential success.

Bar for success: 5,000 monthly units

7. Aion Hyptec A800 (77 sales)

GAC’s high-end New Energy brand Hyptec unveiled its new flagship A800 EREV sedan at the 2025 Chengdu Auto Show, marking a close technical collaboration with Huawei. The car integrates Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 4.0 driving-assistance system and the HarmonySpace 5 intelligent cockpit. Visually, the A800 presents a sleek fast-back silhouette (5,130 mm long, 1,966 mm wide, 1,500 mm high) with hidden door handles, multi-spoke wheels, and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor for advanced driver assistance.

Its most striking feature is a six-meter-long front light strip, claimed to be the longest in the world for a production car. On the back, there are three separate light bars. Under the skin, the A800 uses a 1.5 L turbo petrol engine as a range extender, paired with a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery, producing up to 158 hp. Info about battery capacity and interior spec has not yet been disclosed. Its price is estimated to be in the 300,000 yuan range (36,400€ or US$42,200) and the A800 will compete with the Stelato S9 (309,800-449,800 yuan), AvatR 12 (269,900-700,000 yuan) and Zeekr 001 (269,800-329,800 yuan) but also foreign luxury sedans such as the Audi A8 (789,800-2,076,800 yuan) and Mercedes S-Class (898,800-2,042,600 yuan).

Bar for success: 2,500 monthly units.

Also launching this month are the Denza N8 L (1,071), M-Hero 917 (11 sales) and BAW M8 (2 sales).