SAIC Motor Reveals Full Lineup of Over 100 Vehicles at Auto China 2026
At Auto China 2026, SAIC Motor presented over 100 vehicles from more than 10 brands, highlighting intelligent electric models and the world's first AI-native concept car.
over 100
over 10
nearly 13,000 sq m
What Happened
SAIC Motor brought together over 10 brands including Roewe, MG, IM Motors, and Volkswagen, displaying more than 100 vehicles across nearly 13,000 square meters. The company debuted several major intelligent electric models, such as the Roewe Jiayue 07 concept car billed as the world's first AI-native vehicle, and the IM LS8 flagship SUV with steer-by-wire technology.
- Roewe Jiayue 07 (AI-native concept)
- 2026 MG4 (battery-electric hatchback)
- IM LS8 (flagship SUV with steer-by-wire)
- SAIC SHANGJIE Z7 (fashion-tech coupe)
- SAIC VOLKSWAGEN ID ERA 9X (German flagship SUV)
- SAIC Audi E7X (smart performance SUV)
nearly 13,000square meters
Largest ever SAIC exhibit at Auto China.
Why this matters
This showcase demonstrates SAIC's aggressive push into intelligent electric vehicles and the growing trend of tech co-creation between automakers and tech firms like Huawei.
Terms in This Story
- AI-native vehicle
- A vehicle designed from the ground up with artificial intelligence as a core component, not just an add-on.
- Solid-state batteries
- A type of battery that uses solid electrolytes instead of liquid, offering higher energy density and safety.
- Super range extender
- A technology that combines a battery with a small gasoline engine to extend driving range, typical in hybrid vehicles.
- Steer-by-wire
- A system that replaces mechanical steering linkage with electronic controls, allowing more flexible steering response.
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