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On May 19 at Avatr’s Yueji Day event, Avatr announced that its new 012 global limited edition model jointly designed with Dior and Fendi artistic director Kim Jones will enter the market soon. Judging from the naming, the 012 is expected to be based on the Avatr 12.
On May 19, Volvo’s pure electric EX30 small SUV is officially launched in China, with a price range of 200,800 – 255,800 yuan (27,800 – 35,400 USD):
On May 19, Geely launched its new Boyue L compact SUV in China. As a facelift model, the main upgrades are in the cockpit design and configurations. Consumers can choose from a total of four models, priced between 115,700 – 149,700 yuan (16,000 – 20,700 USD), powered by either a 1.5T or 2.0T engine.
This is the Geely Icon Butterfly (Chinese name is 玲珑 – Linglong) and may be an entry-level model in the series with a price tag of less than 100,000 yuan (13,800 USD). Currently, there are three Geely Icon models on sale, with the price ranging from 109,900 – 129,900 yuan (15,200 – 18,000 USD). Geely indicated that the new car will be launched in the near future.
On May 17, Changan’s Deepal brand released the official images of its L07, a sedan equipped with Huawei’s smart driving system, available in EV and EREV variants. The Deepal L07 can be regarded as the Deepal SL03’s sister model, in which the L07 focuses on smart technology, while the SL03 focuses on sports technology.
On May 17, Geely’s Lynk & Co brand launched its 07 EM-P plug-in hybrid sedan, offering three models for consumers to choose from with a price range of 169,800 – 189,800 yuan (23,500 – 26,300 USD). Delivery will start on May 20.
This is Aito’s new M7 MAX refreshed version. Its pre-sale started in China on May 17, offering four models, of which the five-seater model has a price tag of 298,000 (41,200 USD) and 318,000 yuan (44,000 USD); the six-seater model has a price tag of 318,000 (44,000 USD) and 338,000 yuan (46,800 USD). The official launch conference will be held on May 31.
Today saw the first FAW Bestune Pony micro EV cars roll off the assembly line of the Yancheng factory of FAW Group. These cars will be delivered to the first group of users ahead of the cars official launch on May 28. Also disclosed was FAW’s plans for the Yancheng factory along with two new products, the E311 and E541, to be produced there.